Robin Williams - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | July 21, 1951 |
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| Died | August 11, 2014 (age 63) |
| Birthplace | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rabbit |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Breakout TV role in 'Mork & Mindy', Oscar-winning performance in 'Good Will Hunting', and acclaimed roles in films such as 'Dead Poets Society', 'Mrs. Doubtfire', and 'Aladdin' (voice of Genie). |
Intro
Robin Williams was a celebrated American comedian and actor renowned for his improvisational skills, rapid-fire humor, and emotive acting. He gained national attention as the alien Mork in the sitcom 'Mork & Mindy' and became well known for both his comedic and dramatic roles, earning multiple accolades including an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Early Life & Background
Robin McLaurin Williams was born on July 21, 1951, in Chicago, Illinois. He was the son of Laurie McLaurin, a former model, and Robert Fitzgerald Williams, a senior executive at Ford Motor Company. Williams was raised in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, and attended the Juilliard School in New York City, where he was classmates with Christopher Reeve.[1][2]
Career Highlights
- Starred as Mork in 'Mork & Mindy' (1978–1982)
- Won Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for 'Good Will Hunting' (1997)
- Starred in acclaimed films including 'Dead Poets Society' (1989), 'Mrs. Doubtfire' (1993), 'Good Morning, Vietnam' (1987), and voiced Genie in 'Aladdin' (1992)
- Won three Grammy Awards and two Primetime Emmy Awards
Trivia
- He was known for his philanthropic work, supporting charities such as Comic Relief and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
- Williams was an avid gamer and loved video games throughout his life.
- He was posthumously nominated for an Emmy Award in 2014 for his role in the TV series 'The Crazy Ones'.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Robin Williams born?
Robin Williams was born the 21 July 1951.
Where is Robin Williams from?
Chicago, Illinois, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About July 21st, 1951, in brief:
- Historical events: On July 21, 1951, the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, returned to Lhasa, Tibet, following negotiations with the Chinese government. This return occurred during a complex period of political transition, as the People's Republic of China was asserting increasing control over Tibet. The young spiritual and temporal leader was attempting to negotiate autonomy and preserve Tibetan cultural and religious traditions amid growing Chinese communist influence.
- Day of the week: July 21st, 1951 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: Them There Eyes by Champ Butler
- Popular movie: Alice in Wonderland directed by Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske
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