Robin Williams — PICS

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August 11, 2014 7:29PM EDT

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Robin Williams

Robin Williams — Robin Williams, born July 21, 1951, was an American actor and comedian. Robin was beloved by fans across the globe, and created some of the most iconic roles in the contemporary film canon. Robin got his training at the prestigious Juilliard school.

Robin rose to fame on the TV series ‘Mork & Mindy’ before catapulting through his standup career and earning larger roles in film. In 1982, he starred in the film ‘The World According to Garp,’ alongside Oscar-nominee Glenn Close. From there, he starred in memorable films like ‘Good Morning, Vietnam,’ ‘Dead Poets Society,’ ‘Hook,’ ‘Aladdin,’ ‘Mrs. Doubtfire,’ ‘The Birdcage,’ ‘Good Will Hunting,’ and so many more.

Over the course of his career, Robin earned a slew of honors and awards for his work in TV and film. Most notably, he was nominated for four Academy awards, winning his fourth nomination for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for ‘Good Will Hunting.’ Sadly, on Aug. 11, 2014, Robin Williams died at the age of 63 by suicide after struggling with depression for most of his life.

Here, Robin Williams poses for a portrait during the ‘Happy Feet’ Press Junket in Beverly Hills. To see more images of the beloved actor, continue through the gallery by scrolling through the images below.

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Robin Williams in ‘Night At The Museum’

Robin Williams in ‘Night At The Museum’ — Mizuo Peck, Robin Williams, Ben Stiller, Rami Malek, and Patrick Gallagher in ‘Night At The Museum – Secret Of The Tomb.’ Robin reprised his role as Theodore Roosevelt in the 2014 sequel.

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Robin Williams with his wife Susan Schneider

Robin Williams with his wife Susan Schneider — Susan Schneider and Robin Williams at the World Premiere of Walt Disney Pictures ‘Old Dogs’ on November 09, 2009 at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood. The two laughed and held hands on the red carpet.

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Robin Williams in ‘Mrs Doubtfire’

Robin Williams in ‘Mrs Doubtfire’ — Robin Williams in ‘Mrs. Doubtfire.’ Robin played the titular role in the 1993 film, one of his most beloved performances of all time.

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Robin Williams during his ‘Weapons of Self Destruction’ concert

Robin Williams during his ‘Weapons of Self Destruction’ concert — Robin Williams performs his ‘Weapons of Self Destruction’ concert in New York on Nov. 23, 2009. There was no doubt that he left the entire audience laughing.

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Robin Williams in ‘The Angriest Man in Brooklyn’

Robin Williams in ‘The Angriest Man in Brooklyn’ — Mila Kunis and Robin Williams in ‘The Angriest Man in Brooklyn.’ The film debuted in 2014.

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Robin Williams in a promotional photo for ‘The Crazy Ones’

Robin Williams in a promotional photo for ‘The Crazy Ones’ — Robin Williams in a promotional photo for the TV show ‘The Crazy Ones.’ The series lasted for 22 episodes between 2013-2014.

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Robin Williams doing standup

Robin Williams doing standup — Robin Williams performs at the 6th Annual Stand Up For Heroes benefit concert for injured service members and veterans in New York. He left the crowd laughing.

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Robin Williams in a promotional photo for ‘Happy Feet 2’

Robin Williams in a promotional photo for ‘Happy Feet 2’ — American actor and comedian Robin Williams poses for photographs in Sydney, Australia, on Dec. 5, 2011 while promotioing ‘Happy Feet 2.’ The actor reprised his voice roles of Ramon/Lovelace in the sequel to the Oscar-winning 2006 film.

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Robin Williams in ‘Old Dogs’

Robin Williams in ‘Old Dogs’ — John Travolta and Robin Williams in the film ‘Old Dogs.’ The two actors starred together in the 2009 Disney film.

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Robin Williams in ‘RV: Runaway Vacation’

Robin Williams in ‘RV: Runaway Vacation’ — Robin Williams and Josh Hutcherson in ‘RV: Runaway Vacation.’ The two starred in the film, which debuted in the 2006 film.

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Robin Williams in ‘Good Will Hunting’

Robin Williams in ‘Good Will Hunting’ — Robin Williams and Matt Damon in the 1997 film ‘Good Will Hunting,’ directed by Gus Van Sant. Robin went on to win his first and only Oscar for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role at the 1998 Academy Awards.

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Robin Williams in ‘The Birdcage’

Robin Williams in ‘The Birdcage’ — Robin Williams and Nathan Lane in the 1996 comedy ‘The Birdcage.’ The two celebrated actors played parents of a son bringing his future wife and in-laws to dinner. Nathan and Robin were lauded for their hilarious performances in the beloved comedy.

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Robin Williams’ Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Robin Williams’ Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame — Flowers and an Oscar Souvenir Are Placed on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Star for Robin Williams in Hollywood on Aug. 11, 2014. Fans across the globe mourned the beloved star’s passing.

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