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    Case Study Robin Williams will go down in history as one of America’s favorite stand-up comedians and actors. Movies like Mrs. Doubtfire, Flubber, and Patch Adams filled homes with laughter and showcased Williams’ comedy talent. Other classics such as, Dead Poet Society and Good Will Hunting, showcased a different side of Williams and his dynamic talent. In 2014, Ameri-cans were devastated when the news broke that Robin Williams had committed suicide. Many questioned how America’s favorite smiling

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    Robin Williams was born on July 21st 1951 in Chicago. In 2014 we lost an incredible marvelous man. Williams inspired many people he brought a lot of happiness to others he also overcame a lot of problems. Williams left a trail of sadness when he took his life and is missed my many. Williams helped many people he gave back love, laughter and tons of happiness. William's parents were named Robert and Laura they died also. Williams flirted with many girls he did not keep women's for a long period of

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    of a flaw, or multiple flaws. Due to this downfall, the tragic hero can impact the lives of many people. Robin williams can be defined as a tragic hero. He was an actor beloved by all from his many comedic acting roles, such as those in Mrs.Doubtfire and Hook. He seemed to be the best example of a perfect person, but became a tragic hero after all of his hardships and addictions. Robin Williams was a great actor and he helped wherever he could, but suffered with his flaws of substance dependence and

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    Robin Williams was born in july 21,1951 and died August 11,2014.Robin Williams was a comedian,An actor and a special person in many people’s hearts.He stared tending the bar at The Holy City Zoo and eventually made his way up to the stage,Holy City Zoo is basically a comedian's club house.His first performance was at this place was in the 70s and he helped create a comedy Renaissance.Robin was inspired by people like Jonathan Winters,Peter Sellers,Lenny Bruce and Jay Leno,Their abilities allowed

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    comedy stands and onto the big screen, playing as the extraterrestrial being, Mork, Robin Williams has been doing comedy ever since the early 70s. His charismatic charm and impeccable character made him into one of the greatest comedian actor ever. His acting and jokes won him several awards. He had appeared on many TV shows and late night shows like, S.N.L, Sesame Street, Wilfred, Friends, and many more. Williams has always appeared sober in front of the media, but during the early the 80s, he had

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    Awakenings In 1969, Dr. Malcolm Sayer (Robin Williams) is a new physician at a local hospital in the Bronx area of New York City. Dr. Sayer is caring and dedicated physician who works with catatonic patients who survived the encephalitis lethargica epidemic. Despite these patients not moving in over decades, Dr. Sayer is determined to help these patients and sees them as their families do as individuals. Dr. Sayer first discovers, there are certain stimuli such as catching a ball, hearing familiar

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    Robin Williams, a man who makes people laugh, feel, and smile. He is someone who helped out the world by giving back to it. And, he is a man who was loved by millions. Robin Williams was a great and loved comedian who had many obstacles throughout his life. The comedian and actor was born on July 21, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois, to formed model Laura and Ford executive Robert William. Robin was bullied badly during his childhood for being chubby, and would spend most of his time in his large family

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    Robin Williams was a world known, brilliant actor, a loving father and a caring husband. But despite Williams’ smiling face, unbelievable talent and humor, he had terrible, private struggles. Robin Williams was an extremely talented, world known actor. There is something about the kindness in his eyes that is impossible to explain. He has made the world both cry and laugh. He will never be forgotten. His full name was Robin McLaurin Williams (Robin Williams Biography). Robin Williams was born on

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    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

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    Robin Williams

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    Robin Williams was born on July 21, 1951, in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated school in 1969 after that he started attending Claremont Men's College and studying political science, but that was not what Williams was really interested in. He soon left Claremont Men's College and started to attend College of Marin where he then began studying his true passion for acting. He soon started getting scholarships left and right and he accepted one which was to the Juilliard School in New York City. Williams

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