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American actor and comedian (1951–2014)

Not to be confused with Robbie Williams.For other people named Robin Williams, see Robin Williams (disambiguation).

Robin McLaurin Williams (July 21, 1951 – August 11, 2014) was an American actor and comedian.

Robin williams singer biography

Known for his improvisational skills^[1][2] and the wide variety of characters he created on the spur of the moment and portrayed on film, in dramas and comedies alike,^[3][4] Williams is regarded as one of the greatest comedians of all time.^[5][6][7] He received numerous accolades including an Academy Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, six Golden Globe Awards, five Grammy Awards, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards.

Williams was awarded the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2005.

Born in Chicago, Williams began performing stand-up comedy in San Francisco and Los Angeles during the mid-1970s, and released several comedy albums including Real