Robin Williams: A Brief Biography

Not only is he the most nominated living individual in the history of the Academy Awards (with 49 nominations), but he is also the third most-nominated person in Hollywood History, second only to Metro Goldwyn Mayer (62) Walt Disney (59). In his credentials he holds five Academy Awards, seven British Academy Film Awards, 22 Grammy Awards, and 4 Golden Globe Awards. Considering that obtaining a single nomination for any of the aforementioned awards is remarkable in itself, this astounding number is truly

Robin Williams was successful in his endeavors to be discovered on stage. His career began to take off as he started getting small acting roles in shows like "Happy Days," which lead to his own spinoff show "Mork and Mindy." Author Brian Morris says, "Despite

As Will got older, he became famous for his trick roping skills. After performing in multiple wild west shows he quit. Then he went to Vaudeville. After that, he went to Broadway(Editors, 2014). Usually his acts included exquisite displays of roping and beautiful riding tricks(Sez, n.d.). Hurtful at first ,his early jokes popped up ,when he couldn't get the rope to spin. As his jokes got better ,people started coming to just hear jokes. Soon after ,friends started encouraging the comedic comments(“Will Rogers Memorial Museum & Birthplace Ranch,” 2005). Will also became known as an actor. His first movie premiered in 1916 with a role in the “Wall Street Girl”. After this ,he also performed on other movie sets. Will Rogers’

William James "Bill" Murray (born September 21, 1950) is an American actor and comedian. He first gained exposure on Saturday Night Live for which he earned his first Emmy Award and later went on to star in comedy films, including Meatballs (1979), Caddyshack (1980), Stripes (1981), Tootsie (1982), Ghostbusters (1984), Scrooged (1988), What About Bob? (1991), and Groundhog Day

Aside from standup, Williams was a phenomenal actor too. His acting career was incredible. He won Academy Awards for Good Will Hunting and Dead Poets Society. Robin Williams also has funny movies like Mrs. Doubtfire and Night at the Museum.

Robin Williams is a Chicago-grown American man who is best known for his fast-paced improvisational humor and for the star he received on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on December 12th, 1990. (A&E bio.com). Despite any of the struggles he had and challenges he encountered in his personal life, Robin Williams' career still largely affected America and provided quality entertainment and joy to millions and millions of people. Robins childhood, as ordinary as it seemed, was a big contributor to his career later on. Robin McLaurin Williams was born in Chicago, IL on July 21st, 1951.

Williams fits into the Aristotelian tragic hero model because he was born slightly elevated status in the 1950’s Chicago society. Williams’ came from a pretty well known family; his mother being former model Laurie McLaurin, and his father, Robert Fitzgerald Williams, a Ford Motor Company executive. His great-great-grandfather was Mississippi Governor and Senator Anselm J. McLaurin. Growing up in Chicago, Williams was lonesome and was often found playing with toys by himself in his family’s suburban mansion and not with any of the other kids his age. No one had thought that Williams would become the brilliant comedian and actor that he became. Starting his career performing at nightclubs in San Francisco and Los Angeles, Williams got his big break in 1978 when he made a guest appearance on the tv show “Happy Days” as an alien named Mork.

In August 2014, the world was shocked when the news of Robin Williams’ death was reported by the media. At first, people thought that it was just another hoax; rumors of celebrities dying had been making its rounds on the internet, only to be shut down by the representatives of those celebrities. The world was forced to face the truth when Williams’ family confirmed that he, indeed, had died. Police have confirmed that Williams took his own life by hanging himself in his home. As days passed, reports that Williams was suffering from depression before he took his own life came to light. Many people found it hard to believe since Robin Williams always drove people to tears of laughter and joy. During that time, people cried because of the loss of one of the greatest comedians of all time.

Who is your favorite actor? Maybe it’s Tom Cruise, VIn Diesel because you like action, or is it Adam Sandler, Kevin james because they're funny? Whoever your favorite actor is most people can agree that robin williams is in there top 10 because he can have a direct line to your funny bone. To the world Robin Williams always seemed happy and quick witted but most people don't know he had addiction and a rough life.

Today the psychologists are discovering a new disease. It is call Lewy Body Dementia. What makes me know about it because Robin Williams had the LBD and he died cause it. Who is Robin Williams?

Introduction a. Before I begin, could I get a show of hands for how many people know who the great Robin Williams was? Common ground) When Robin Williams was alive, we knew him as a brilliant and award winning comedian and philanthropist who left a lasting impact on the world through his quest for laughter and his

After working on Fresh Prince Of Bel Air,Will Smith work on movies became a movie star from the blockbuster film “Men in Black”and “Independent Day”. The movie “I Am Legend” brought in 250 million dollars and he became

He was born on december 8,1825. He was noted for his impressions of acting. He began his career in vaudeville with his father and will master as the will master trio.His began his film career while he was a child.In 1966 he had his own tv variety show. He became a close friend of president richard Nixon.he was a long time donor to the reverend the organization. He performed and at least he can spend time with his wife. He is a good singer he has good singing voice. He lost his eye and had to get a fake one. He publicly endorsed the president at the 1972 republican national convention. He md a uso tour. In the late 1960’s his career slowed down. He was awarded the spanish medal. In 1987 he was the recipient of the kennedy center honors. His

In a statement announcing Bill Paxton’s death, his family asked for privacy as they go through the grieving process. The family representative also praised the Christian actor for his passion for his work, Catholic Online relays.

In reference to your quote from "In Memory of an Aristocrat," it is very likely that Tennessee Williams was referring to bohemian artists like Irene. The word "aristocrat" is associated with distinction and refinement. Williams's hypothesis is that the working-class artist has more to offer the world than the unimaginative aristocrat. Thus, the "aristocracy of passionate souls" consists of all who purposefully challenge the bounds of social decency through their promotion and creation of experimental and provocative art. These "passionate souls" challenge the status quo and so, are the true "aristocrats" and leaders of society.