Robin Williams: Quick Facts
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Robin Williams, Metallica, Nancy Pelosi named to California Hall of Fame
• Nov. 12, 2026, 6:09 PM ET (San Francisco Chronicle)
Facts
| Also Known As | Robin McLaurin Williams |
|---|---|
| Born | July 21, 1951 • Chicago • Illinois |
| Died | August 11, 2014 (aged 63) • California |
| Awards And Honors | Grammy Award (2002) • Academy Award (1998) • Grammy Award (1988) • Grammy Award (1987) • Grammy Award (1979) • Academy Award (1998): Actor in a Supporting Role • Cecil B. DeMille Award (2005) • Emmy Award (1988): Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program • Emmy Award (1987): Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program • Golden Globe Award (1994): Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy • Golden Globe Award (1993): Special Achievement Award • Golden Globe Award (1992): Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy • Golden Globe Award (1988): Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy • Golden Globe Award (1979): Best Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy • Grammy Award (2003): Best Spoken Comedy Album • Grammy Award (1989): Best Recording for Children • Grammy Award (1989): Best Comedy Recording • Grammy Award (1988): Best Comedy Recording • Grammy Award (1980): Best Comedy Recording |
| Married To | Marsha Garces Williams (1989–2010) • Valerie Velardi (1978–1988) • Susan Schneider (married 2011) |
| Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In) | "The World According to Garp" (1982) • "Being Human" (1994) • "Shrink" (2009) • "FernGully: The Last Rainforest" (1992) • "Death to Smoochy" (2002) • "Homicide: Life on the Street" (1994) • "Flubber" (1997) • "The Richard Pryor Show" (1977) • "SpongeBob SquarePants" (2009) • "The Face of Love" (2013) • "L.A. Doctors" (1999) • "The Big White" (2005) • "Louie" (2012) • "The Birdcage" (1996) • "Jakob the Liar" (1999) • "Good Morning, Vietnam" (1987) • "Old Dogs" (2009) • "The Survivors" (1983) • "Happy Feet" (2006) • "Robots" (2005) • "Faerie Tale Theatre" (1982) • "SCTV Network 90" (1982) • "Night at the Museum" (2006) • "Wilfred" (2012) • "What Dreams May Come" (1998) • "The Larry Sanders Show" (1992–1994) • "Life with Bonnie" (2003) • "Mork & Mindy" (1978–1982) • "Pryor's Place" (1984) • "Out of the Blue" (1979) • "License to Wed" (2007) • "One Saturday Morning" (1998) • "Happy Days" (1978–1979) • "Club Paradise" (1986) • "Jumanji" (1995) • "One Hour Photo" (2002) • "Absolutely Anything" (2015) • "The Night Listener" (2006) • "Freedom: A History of US" (2003) • "Patch Adams" (1998) • "A Merry Friggin' Christmas" (2014) • "Cadillac Man" (1990) • "Can I Do It 'Till I Need Glasses?" (1977) • "The Adventures of Baron Munchausen" (1988) • "RV" (2006) • "Nine Months" (1995) • "Jack" (1996) • "The Angriest Man in Brooklyn" (2014) • "Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb" (2014) • "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian" (2009) • "Awakenings" (1990) • "Bicentennial Man" (1999) • "World's Greatest Dad" (2009) • "Mork & Mindy/Laverne & Shirley/Fonz Hour" (1982) • "August Rush" (2007) • "Happy Feet Two" (2011) • "American Idol: The Search for a Superstar" (2008) • "Man of the Year" (2006) • "The Fisher King" (1991) • "Seize the Day" (1986) • "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" (2008) • "Eight Is Enough" (1977) • "Laugh-In" (1977–1978) • "The Crazy Ones" (2013–2014) • "America 2-Night" (1978) • "Dead Again" (1991) • "Hook" (1991) • "The Final Cut" (2004) • "Boulevard" (2014) • "Toys" (1992) • "Popeye" (1980) • "Shakes the Clown" (1991) • "Deconstructing Harry" (1997) • "The Big Wedding" (2013) • "Insomnia" (2002) • "Moscow on the Hudson" (1984) • "House of D" (2004) • "Mrs. Doubtfire" (1993) • "Aladdin" (1992) • "The Best of Times" (1986) • "Fathers' Day" (1997) • "A.I. Artificial Intelligence" (2001) • "Dead Poets Society" (1989) • "Good Will Hunting" (1997) • "Hamlet" (1996) • "The Butler" (2013) |
| Movies/Tv Shows (Directed) | "Mork & Mindy" (1982) |
| Movies/Tv Shows (Writing/Creator) | "An Evening at the Improv" (1982) |
Top Questions
When was Robin Williams born?
Robin Williams was born on July 21, 1951.
Is Robin Williams married?
Marsha Garces Williams (1989–2010), Susan Schneider (married 2011), Valerie Velardi (1978–1988)
Where was Robin Williams born?
Robin Williams was born in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
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