Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Comedian |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 21/07/1951 |
| Age | 63 years (died on 11, Aug, 2014) |
| Birthplace | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Date of Death | 11/08/2014 |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Robin Williams
19/08/2026
Robin Williams’ children revived his official Instagram account to create a trusted space for fans to share memories and to help protect his legacy from AI-generated misuse. The move came more than a decade after his death and was framed as a way to preserve his image for newer generations discovering his work.
22/08/2025
Zelda Williams publicly criticized AI-generated videos depicting her father, calling them disturbing and disrespectful. Her comments renewed attention on the family’s efforts to stop the spread of synthetic media using Robin Williams’ likeness.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Robin McLaurin Williams |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Juilliard School, New York City; Redwood High School |
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Family
| Father | Robert Fitzgerald Williams (Ford executive) |
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| Mother | Laurie Mc |
Career
| Breakthrough Role | Mork & Mindy (TV, 1978-1982) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. One of only two students accepted into Juilliard’s 1973 advanced program, alongside Christopher Reeve. | |
| 2. Voted 'least likely to succeed' and 'funniest student' by Redwood High classmates. | |
| 3. Known for improvisational skills in stand-up and films like Good Morning, Vietnam. | |
| 4. Won a Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album for his 1979 live show Reality...What a Concept recorded at the Copacabana in New York City. | |
| 5. Suffered from Lewy body dementia (LBD), which was the critical factor leading to his suicide in 2014 | |
| 6. His ashes were scattered at sea the day after his death on August 12, 2014 |
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