Robin Williams

Biography

Born 07/21/1951

A consistent audience favorite since he burst onto the small screen as a red-suited alien from planet Ork in 1978, the irrepressible and irreverent Robin Williams fittingly enjoyed one of Hollywood’s most unique careers and long-lasting careers. His classical Juilliard dramatic training coupled...
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Filmography

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Awards

In 2005, received Cecil B. DeMille for Career Achievement
In 2002, received Grammy Award for Best Spoken Comedy Album
In 1997, received Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor

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Highlights

In 2009, Reprised role as Theodore Roosevelt in "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian"
In 2009, Will headline an HBO comedy special, which is part of the "Weapons of Self-Destruction" tour (December)
In 2008, Received an Emmy nominationn for his guest starring role on NBC's "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit"

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Family & Companions

Marsha Garces Williams: wife (began relationship while she was working as his personal assistant; married on April 30, 1989; second wife; her third marriage; born c. 1957; of Finnish and Filipino extraction; formed Blue Wolf Productions with Williams; one of the producers of "Mrs. Doubtfire" (1993))
Michelle Tish Carter: together c. 1984-86; sued Williams for $6.2 million claiming he gave her herpes during their two-year relationship; Williams countersued Carter for extortion
Robert Williams: father (Worked for Lincoln-Mercury; born c. 1901; died in 1987)

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