Robin Williams

Robin Williams was an American actor and comedian known for manic improvisational energy and rapid-fire vocal performances.

He rose to fame in the sitcom *Mork & Mindy* and won an Academy Award for *Good Will Hunting*.

His name evokes both comedic genius and the tragedy of his 2014 suicide, often invoked in discussions of depression hidden behind humor.

cinema

actor

One who portrays characters

Dead Poets Society · Awakenings · Mrs. Doubtfire · Aladdin · Jumanji · The Fisher King · Insomnia · Patch Adams · filmography · blockbuster

comedian

stand-up

Solo comedic performance

spontaneous · unscripted · extemporaneous · hilarious · manic · stream-of-consciousness · impressions · mimicry · wit · banter

energy

manic

Abnormally elevated, agitated

animated · dynamic · effervescent · spirited · restless · intense · explosive · tireless · unstoppable · rapid-fire

beloved

cherished

Held dear, prized

idolized · respected · honored · mourned · missed · remembered · legendary · iconic · irreplaceable · unforgettable

Categories
Opposites
emotional register in performance

Robin WilliamsAnthony Hopkins

Daniel Day-Lewis · Tilda Swinton · Clint Eastwood · Hannibal Lecter · Michael Caine

public persona and energy

Robin WilliamsClint Eastwood

Harrison Ford · Keanu Reeves · Tommy Lee Jones · Bill Murray · Bill Belichick

Family

robin, William, robins, Robert, Bill, Robin, Wilson, robing, Williams

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G