What an amazing career for Robin Williams. Here’s a rundown of his most memorable roles.
Mork (Mork & Mindy)
The role that started it all. Robin Williams starred as an alien on the late 1970s sitcom Mork & Mindy.
Adrian Cronauer (Good Morning, Vietnam)
This first breakout movie role. Williams starred as radio personality Adrian Cronauer in this 1987 classic.
John Keating (Dead Poets Society)
In 1989, Williams appeared as an eccentric professor in Dead Poets Society.
Parry (The Fisher King)
Williams wandered around as a unique homeless man in the 1991 film The Fisher King.
The Genie (Aladdin)
Williams granted the titular character in Aladdin three wishes in the memorable 1995 animated movie.
Peter Banning (Hook)
His whimsy on full display, Williams played Peter Banning (Peter Pan) in the hit film Hook.
Mrs. Doubtfire (Mrs. Doubtfire)
Truly, could you imagine any other actor as Mrs. Doubtfire?
Sean Maguire (Good Will Hunting)
Williams won an Academy Award for playing Dr. Sean Maguire in Good Will Hunting, a character who couseled Matt Damon’s title character.
Patch Adams (Patch Adams)
Teddy Roosevelt (Night at the Museum)
Williams also appeared as Teddy Roosevelt in the third Night at the Museum movie, which will come out after he has left us.
Simon Roberts (The Crazy Ones)
Simon Roberts marked his final role. The Crazy Ones last for just one season on CBS.