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Robin Williams was born on July 21, 1951 in Chicago IL. He passed away August 11,2014 in his hometown of Paradise Cay ,CA. Robin Williams was a stand-up comedian in SanFrancisco and Los Angeles in the mid 1970’s. He starred in his first movie Mork & Mindy from1978 - 1982. He also debuted in the musical comedy Popeye in 1980. He was in fourteenmovies in his life. In 1998 Robin won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in GoodWill Hunting as DR.Sean Maguire. Robin Williams also had two Screen Actor Guild Awards, twoPrimetime Emmy Awards, six Golden Globe Awards ,and four Grammy Awards during hiscareer. He was also inducted as a Disney Legend in 2009.Robin Williams mother, Laurie McLaurin was a model from Jackson Mississippi, and hisGrandfather …show more content…

William’s mother was a major influence for his sense of humor. He was always tryingto make her laugh and smile.Robin was very shy and quiet until he got involved with the drama club in high school. Allhis friends said he was funny in late 1963. He was transferred to Detroit in the suburbanBloomfield hills Michigan, where he attended Detroit Country Day Private school. Where he wason the school’s soccer and wrestling team as well as class President. When Robin was sixteenhis father retired and moved the family to Tiburon, California. Where he attended Redwood HighSchool graduating in 1969. Robin Williams was voted “Most Likely not to Succeed’ as well as“Funniest” by his fellow classmates.Robin Williams went to Claremont Men’s College in California, where he studied politicalscience. Which he dropped out to pursue his acting career. Williams then attended College ofMarin in Kentfield, California. There he met drama professor James Dunn. James Dunn knewthat Williams had a special talent for acting. So in 1973 Williams was attained a full ride toJuilliard school in New York City. Williams met his best friend at Juilliard his name wasChristopher

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