This page will contain additional articles about Robin Williams, as they become available.Robin WilliamsRobin Williams performing in Iraq.Robin McLaurin Williams (born July 21, 1952) is a multi-award-winning American actor and comedian who was born in Chicago, Illinois. He first achieved notice for his stand-up routines in San Francisco. His first major acting role was in the television series Mork & Mindy, which ran from 1978 to 1982. The majority of his acting career has been for cinema, although he has made some memorable performances on stage as well (notably as Estragon in a production of Waiting for Godot). He is known for his wild improv skills and impersonations. He is a talented mimic and can jump in and out of characters at an extremely fast pace. Many of his roles have been comic (eg. The Birdcage, Mrs. Doubtfire). He has also starred in serious movies (Awakenings , What Dreams May Come) and in 1998 he won an Oscar as Best Supporting Actor for his role as a psychiatrist in Good Will Hunting. Robin Williams and his wife Marsha Garces Williams founded the Windfall Foundation, a philanthropic organization to raise money for many different charities. Robin Williams devotes much of his energy doing work for charities, including the Comic Relief fund-raising efforts. Williams was married to Valerie Velardi from June 4, 1978 to 1988, with whom he had one child. He is currently married to Marsha Garces Williams whom he wed on April 30, 1989. They have two children together. Watching his frantic mannerisms and immediate changes in personality, some have speculated that Williams is affected by bipolar disorder, but this has never been confirmed. Filmography
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Watching his frantic mannerisms and immediate changes in personality, some have speculated that Williams is affected by bipolar disorder, but this has never been confirmed. In the film Arquette interviews prominent and respected actresses (mostly between the ages of 30 and 60) in an attempt to find out whether it was practical for a working actress to successfully maintain a family. They have two children together. in 2004 she released the critically acclaimed documentary film "Searching For Debra Winger". He is currently married to Marsha Garces Williams whom he wed on April 30, 1989. More recently, Arquette found energies to spend time with her daughter and to become breast cancer advocate, while continuing with her work, now also as a director. Williams was married to Valerie Velardi from June 4, 1978 to 1988, with whom he had one child. The tensions this created, and the death of her mother, led the couple to divorce. Robin Williams devotes much of his energy doing work for charities, including the Comic Relief fund-raising efforts. Arquette went on working intensively, being often away from home. Robin Williams and his wife Marsha Garces Williams founded the Windfall Foundation, a philanthropic organization to raise money for many different charities. One year later their daughter Zoe Blue was born. He has also starred in serious movies (Awakenings , What Dreams May Come) and in 1998 he won an Oscar as Best Supporting Actor for his role as a psychiatrist in Good Will Hunting. Deeply hurt, Arquette married restaurateur John Sidel in 1993. Doubtfire). Soon later her mother developed breast cancer. The Birdcage, Mrs. At that time, Arquette's parents divorced. Many of his roles have been comic (eg. The liaison with an old love of Arquette, English pop and rock star Peter Gabriel, proved also to be impossible. He is a talented mimic and can jump in and out of characters at an extremely fast pace. Her marriage in 1986 to composer James Newton Howard ended in the same way. He is known for his wild improv skills and impersonations. The first was her boyfriend Steven Porcaro, member of the rock band Toto (whose international hit "Rosanna" is named after her). The majority of his acting career has been for cinema, although he has made some memorable performances on stage as well (notably as Estragon in a production of Waiting for Godot). Her dedication to acting has broken several relationships. He first achieved notice for his stand-up routines in San Francisco. His first major acting role was in the television series Mork & Mindy, which ran from 1978 to 1982. In her private life, she has always been torn between work and family. Robin McLaurin Williams (born July 21, 1952) is a multi-award-winning American actor and comedian who was born in Chicago, Illinois. Since then, Arquette has appeared, with few exceptions, in one or in several movies each year, some of them of notable interest, like Pulp Fiction and Crash. The Final Cut (2004). In 1989, Martin Scorsese offered her a part in New York Stories. Insomnia (2002). Thereafter, she played in many cinema movies and TV films. Death to Smoochy (2002). In 1982, she earned an Emmy Award nomination for the TV film The Executioner's Song. One Hour Photo (2002). Besides cinema movies, Arquette appeared from the beginning of her career in television films. A.I. (2001, voice). A few years later she started to act in mature roles. Bicentennial Man (1999). In Hollywood, she had her first roles playing teens with troubles. Jakob the Liar (1999). At the age of 14 she went to Los Angeles, California, wanting to become a film star. Get Bruce (1999). Arquette did not do well at school. Patch Adams (1998). When she was 11 years old, her parents moved to a commune in Virginia. What Dreams May Come (1998). Arquette followed her family's profession and began acting while being a child. Good Will Hunting (1997). She is the sister of actors Patricia Arquette, David Arquette, Alexis Arquette and Richmond Arquette, and the sister-in-law of Courteney Cox Arquette. Flubber (1997). Pickett" on The Waltons. Deconstructing Harry (1997). W. Father's Day (1997). Her grandfather, Cliff Arquette, played "Charley Weaver" on The Jack Paar Show and the original incarnation of Hollywood Squares, and her father, Lewis, was well known as "J. Hamlet (1996). She was born in New York City. The Secret Agent (1996). Rosanna Arquette (born August 10, 1959) is an American actress. Aladdin and the King of Thieves (1996, voice). More American Graffiti (1979). Jack (1996). Gorp (1980). The Birdcage (1996). S.O.B. (1981). Jumanji (1995). Baby It's You (1983). To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995, uncredited). Off the Wall (1983). Nine Months (1995). The Aviator (1985). Being Human (1993). Desperately Seeking Susan (1985). Doubtfire (1993). Silverado (1985). Mrs. After Hours (1985). I'm From Hollywood (1992). 8 Million Ways to Die (1986). Toys (1992). Nobody's Fool (1986). Aladdin (1992, voice). Amazon Women on the Moon (1987). The Timekeeper (Disney ride) (1992, voice). The Big Blue (1988). Fern Gully: The Last Rainforest (1992, voice). New York Stories (1989). Shakes the Clown (1992). Black Rainbow (1989). Hook (1991). Sweet Revenge (1990). The Fisher King (1991). Almost (1990). Dead Again (1991). Flight of the Intruder (1991). Awakenings (1990). The Linguini Incident (1991). Cadillac Man (1990). Radio Flyer (1992). Dead Poets Society (1989). Fathers & Sons (1992). Portrait of a White Marriage (1988, uncredited). Nowhere to Run (1993). The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988). Pulp Fiction (1994). Good Morning, Vietnam (1987). Search and Destroy (1995). Seize the Day (1986). Crash (1996). Club Paradise (1986). White Lies (1996). The Best of Times (1986). Vive le cinéma! (1996). Moscow on the Hudson (1984). Gone Fishin (1997). The Survivors (1983). Deceiver (1997). The World According to Garp (1982). Do Me a Favor (1997). Popeye (1980). Gun (1997). Buffalo '66 (1998). Hope Floats (1998). Floating Away (1998). Hell's Kitchen (1998). I'm Losing You (1998). Fait Accompli (1998). Homeslice (1998). Sugar Town (1999). Palmer's Pick Up (1999). Pigeonholed (1999). Interview with a Dead Man (1999). The Whole Nine Yards (2000). Too Much Flesh (2000). Things Behind the Sun (2001). Joe Dirt (2001). Big Bad Love (2001). Good Advice (2001). Diary of a Sex Addict (2001). Searching For Debra Winger (2003) (as director). |