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- Robin Williams World History Scrapbook Phoebe Gydesen Pd. 6
- Early Childhood Robin McLaurin Williams Born- July, 21 1951 Chicago, Illinois Father, Robert, executive for Ford Motor Company Mother, Laurie, retired fashion model
- Robin was bullied during his much of his childhood Had weight problems Spent most of his time in his parentsâ house
- Adolescent Years Eventually conquered his âfatâ label Went out for track and wrestling Realized that his ability to make others laugh could help him gain respect from kids
- When Robin was 16, his father retired early The family moved to California Graduated from Redwood High School in 1969
- After high school, attended Claremont Menâs College Studied political science & played soccer Took improvisation classes
- Entered College of Marin to study acting Won a full scholarship to Juilliard College
- While at Julliard: Studied with Christopher Reeve & became lifelong friends Met his first wife, Valerie Velardi
- Robinâs Career Beginning Practiced stand up comedy & left acting in pursuit of a career as a comedian In 1977, Williams won a spot on The Richard Pryor Show Got his first big break as âMorkâ on Happy Days Sparked the show Mork and Mindy Show earned him his first Golden Globe in 1979
- 1980- Took the title role in Robert Altman's âPopeyeâ 1982- Williams battle with drugs and alcohol had negative effects on his personal life
- Robinâs Career Robin did five more films before his first break-through role âGood Morning, Vietnamâ Earned first Academy Award nomination & second Golden Globe win 1987- Valerie and Robin separate
- 1989- Williams marries Marsha Garces The same year Williams starred in âDead Poetâs Societyâ This earned him his second Oscar nomination
- Movie Madness 1991- Stars in âThe Fisher Kingâ- acclaimed as his best film to date Also starred in Steven Spielbergâs âHookâ
- Williams proved his skill as a voice actor in the 1992 film âAladdinâ as the Genie
- Mrs. Doubtfire Wife Marsha runs across âMrs. Doubtfireâ script & suggests it to Robin Earned 200 million in the box office and a Golden Globe Award for Williams
- 1995- Received an Emmy nomination for a brief role in the TV programme Homicide: Life On The Streets Filmed âJumanjiâ the same year
- Starred in the 1996 film âThe Birdcageâ The same year, Williams played the lead in âJackâ
- 1997 was a superb year for Robin The hit film âFlubberâ started off the 1997 year âGood Will Huntingâ earned Williams his first Academy Award Best Actor in a Supporting Role
- Accomplishments Academy Award Best Actor in a Supporting Role âGood Will Huntingâ Emmy Award Best Individual Role in a Variety or Music Program Carol and Carl and Whoopi and Robin Golden Globe Awards Best Actor- Motion Picture, Musical, or Comedy Good Morning Vietnam The Fisher King Mrs. Doubtfire
- Golden Globe Awards Best Actor in a Television Comedy or Musical Mork and Mindy Cecil B. DeMille Award Grammy Awards Best Comedy Album Realityâ¦What a Concept A Night at the Met Good Morning, Vietnam
- Grammy Awards Best Spoken Comedy Album Robin Williams- Live 2002 Screen Actors Guild Awards Best Cast in a Motion Picture The Birdcage Best Supporting Actor- Motion Picture Good Will Hunting Numerous American Comedy Awards spanning three decades
- Robinâs Legacy Robin Williams is known around the world for his entertaining skills. He is also involved in many philanthropic projects, including the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation. His works will undoubtedly continue to be enjoyed by generations to come.
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