Why Famous:Rose to fame with his role as the alien Mork in the TV series "Mork & Mindy", he went on to establish a successful career in both stand-up comedy and as a critically acclaimed actor.
Williams received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in "Good Will Hunting".
He has also received two Emmy Awards, four Golden Globes, two Screen Actors Guild Awards and five Grammy Awards.
Born: July 21, 1951 Birthplace:Chicago, Illinois, USA
Died: August 11, 2014 (aged 63) Cause of Death: Committed suicide by hanging himself
Married Life
1978-06-04 Oscar-winning actor Robin Williams (26) weds first wife Valerie Velardi
1988-12-06 Actor and comedian Robin Williams (37) divorces Valerie Velardi after 10 years of marriage
1989-04-30 Actor and comedian Robin Williams (37) weds nanny Marsha Garces at a private ceremony in Lake Tahoe, California
2008-03-21 Second wife Marsha Garces divorces comedian Robin Williams (56) after nearly 19 years of marriage due to irreconcilable differences
2011-10-22 Actor and comedian Robin Williams (60) weds graphic designer Susan Schneider at the luxurious Meadow Wood Resort in the Napa Valley town of St. Helena, California
Historical Events
1988-05-15 2nd American Comedy Award: Robin Williams & Tracey Ullman
1989-06-02 "Dead Poets Society" film starring Robin Williams premieres
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