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- Born: July 21, 1951
- Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois
- Children: 3
- Studied theater at Juilliard with Christopher Reeve
- Oscar winner for Good Will Hunting
- Won 5 Golden Globe Awards
- Won 4 Grammy Awards
- Won 2 SAG Awards
- Williams loves online video games
- Voted 13th on Comedy Central's list 100 greatest stand-ups of all time
- Has won four Grammy Awards for his comedy albums
- March 2009: Admitted to the hospital with shortness of breath
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Actor and comedian Robin Williams became an overnight star playing Mork from Ork in the 1970s television sitcom Mork and Mindy. He went on to achieve success in the feature films Good Morning, Vietnam, Dead Poets Society, Mrs. Doubtfire and Good Will Hunting, for which he won an Oscar.
On March 5, 2009, it was reported that Williams was been admitted to a Florida hospital for evaluation after experiencing recent bouts of shortness of breath. Williams' publicist announced that the actor will undergo heart surgery to replace his aortic valve.CNN: Robin Williams to Undergo Heart Surgery (March 5, 2009) The actor canceled several of his Weapons of Self-Destruction one-man show performances because of his illness.People: Doctors Order Robin Williams to Rest (March 5, 2009) TMZ.com reported on March 23rd that Williams underwent heart surgery at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio.TMZ: Robin Williams Recovering from Heart Surgery (March 23, 2009)
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Heart Surgery
Williams' was forced to postpone his Weapons of Self-Destruction in March 2009. Reportedly, Williams' experienced shortness of breath and underwent testing at a Florida hospital. On March 5, 2009, his publicist stated that he would undergo an aortic valve replacement. In a statement, Williams said, "I'm so touched by everyone's support and well wishes...This tour has been amazing fun and I can't wait to get back out on the road after a little tune-up."CNN: Robin Williams to Undergo Heart Surgery (March 5, 2009) -
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Has Robin Williams rescheduled the shows that were postponed earlier this year? 1 AnswerYes. Dates were rescheduled and new shows added. He is OK and back to his normal wacky self.. "Robin Williams is returning to the road to resume his “Weapons o... read more -
Can you find a funnier Robin Williams video than this one? 6 AnswersHere is Williams singing the South Park movie song "Blame Canada" at the 2000 Oscars ... read more -
Is Robin Williams sick? 1 AnswerIt's probably just from overexerting himself; let's face it, the guy is coming up on 60, and he doesn't exactly calmly sit still during his performances. All th... read more -
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Robin Williams Timeline
- Note: The majority of the links in this timeline are to IMDb, which has pop-ups.
- July 21, 1952: Born
- 1978: Mork & Mindy
- 1986: Comic Relief
- 1987: Good Morning, Vietnam
- 1989: Dead Poets Society
- 1991: Hook
- 1992: Aladdin
- 1993: Mrs. Doubtfire
- 1995: Jumanji
- 1996: The Birdcage
- 1997: Wins Supporting Actor Oscar for Good Will Hunting
- 2002: One Hour Photo
- 2006: RV, Man of the Year, Night at the Museum
- 2007: License to Wed
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I'm watching Jack. This movie is awesome. Robin Williams=halarious
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"Tony Blair and W Bush was like the United Nations production of Rainman" - Robin Williams #fb
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is there any Robin Williams movie that doesn't make everyone cry? Dead Poets Society makes me want to read.
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Jack! I used to love this movie with Robin Williams as a like 40 yr old 4th grader.
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@MsCharla08 jack.. on amc! It has Robin Williams in it
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