Biography
Robin McLaurin Williams (July 21, 1951 – August 11, 2014) was an American actor and comedian. Known for his improvisational skills and the wide variety of characters he created on the spur of the moment and portrayed on film, in dramas and comedies alike, he is regarded as one of the greatest comedians of all time. He received numerous accolades including an Academy Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, six Golden Globe Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and five Grammy Awards. Williams began ...
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Complete Filmography

Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story
2024
as Self (archive footage)
Christopher Reeve portrayed the Man of Steel in four Superman films and played dozens of other roles that displayed his talent and range as an actor, ...

The Robin Williams Supernova
2024
as Self (archive footage)
Robin, your spark will live forever.

Once Upon a Studio
2023
as Genie (voice) (archive footage)
Created for Disney's 100th anniversary, the short features Mickey Mouse corralling a gallery of legendary Disney characters for a group photo.

A Life in Ten Pictures: Robin Williams
2023
as Self (archive footage)
Robin Williams’s image is famous around the world. But just a handful of iconic shots and private snaps reveal a new story, of an extraordinary life t...

The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up
2022
as Self (archive footage)
In this comedy special, Jon Stewart, John Mulaney, Chelsea Handler and Dave Chappelle honor George Carlin, Joan Rivers, Robin Williams and Richard Pry...

The Animograph, or I Was Born in a Shoebox
2022
as Self (archive footage)
The amazing story of the animograph, a machine created in France in the sixties by the cartoonist and self-taught inventor Jean Dejoux (1922-2015), wh...

Robin Williams: Laugh Until You Cry
2022
as Self (archive footage)
Robin Williams. The comic genius with an electric mind, with a range of talent that left us breathless. The one who amazed and kept us entertained unt...

Superstar: Robin Williams
2021
as Self (archive footage)
A chronicle of Williams' life as entertainers Margaret Cho, Howie Mandel, Barry Levinson, Pauly Shore, Lewis Black and others weigh in on the comic le...

Robin's Wish
2021
as Himself (archive footage)
The final word in the story of what really happened to Robin Williams at the end of his life, focusing on his fight against a deadly neurodegenerative...
Return to Sweethaven: A Look Back With Robin And The Altmans
2020
as Self (archive footage)
A look at the making of Popeye(1980) featuring interviews with Robert Altman, Stephen Altman, and Robin Williams

The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU
2020
as (archive footage)
Go back to the beginning of television's longest-running primetime drama with behind-the-scenes footage, memorable scenes and exclusive interviews wit...

Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind
2018
as Self (archive footage)
A funny, intimate and heartbreaking portrait of one of the world’s most beloved and inventive comedians, Robin Williams, told largely through his own ...
Robin Williams: Behind Closed Doors
2016
as Self (archive footage)
A two-hour documentary special Robin Williams: Behind Closed Doors which gives viewers an intimate look at his life from his childhood in the suburbs ...

Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People
2016
as Self
Documentary telling the extraordinary story of Koko, the only 'talking' gorilla in the world, and her lifelong relationship with Penny Patterson. Proj...

Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon
2015
as Self (archive footage)
Del Close was never a household name, but any comedy enthusiast is aware of his impact. From Bill Murray to Chris Farley to Amy Poehler, many of the m...

Absolutely Anything
2015
as Dennis the Dog (voice)
Eccentric aliens give a man the power to do anything he wants to determine if Earth is worth saving.

Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb
2014
as Theodore Roosevelt
When the magic powers of The Tablet of Ahkmenrah begin to die out, Larry Daley spans the globe, uniting favorite and new characters while embarking on...

Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb
2014
In Memory Of
When the magic powers of The Tablet of Ahkmenrah begin to die out, Larry Daley spans the globe, uniting favorite and new characters while embarking on...

A Merry Friggin' Christmas
2014
as Mitch Mitchler
Boyd Mitchler and his family must spend Christmas with his estranged family of misfits. Upon realizing that he left all his son's gifts at home, he hi...
3 Still Standing
2014
as Self
Three stand-up comedians seek fame and fortune in the hottest comedy scene in the world: San Francisco in the 1980s.

Altman
2014
as Self
Robert Altman's life and career contained multitudes. This father of American independent cinema left an indelible mark, not merely on the evolution o...

The Angriest Man in Brooklyn
2014
as Henry Altmann
After learning that a brain aneurysm will kill him in about 90 minutes, a perpetually unhappy man struggles to come to terms with his fate and make am...

All About Ann: Governor Richards of the Lone Star State
2014
as Self (archive footage)
All About Ann celebrates the achievements of larger-than-life Ann Richards, who became the first elected female governor of Texas. Her cool demeanor, ...

Boulevard
2014
as Nolan Mack
Nolan Mack, a soft-spoken bank employee, undoubtedly loves his wife Joy, though their cavernous empty house only underscores how disconnected they’ve ...

And the Oscar Goes To...
2014
as Self (archive footage)
The story of the gold-plated statuette that became the film industry's most coveted prize, AND THE OSCAR GOES TO... traces the history of the Academy ...

Kelly Clarkson's Cautionary Christmas Music Tale
2013
as Self
Clarkson and guests will celebrate the festive season with a comedic musical take on a traditional Christmas morality tale. Song selection will come d...

Comic Relief Zero
2013
as Self (archive footage)
So, what’s the deal with Comic Relief Zero!? Sit down and shut up, so we can tell you! But seriously folks, sit down and shut up, because those dumb-f...

The Face of Love
2013
as Roger Stillman
A widow falls for a guy who bears a striking resemblance to her late husband.

The Butler
2013
as Dwight Eisenhower
A look at the life of Cecil Gaines, who served eight presidents as the White House's head butler from 1952 to 1986, and had a unique front-row seat as...

The Big Wedding
2013
as Father Monaghan
To the amusement of their adult children and friends, long-divorced couple Don and Ellie Griffin are forced to play the happy couple for the sake of t...

Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic
2013
as Self
Mike Epps, Richard Pryor Jr. and others recount the culture-defining influence of Richard Pryor - one of America's most brilliant, iconic comic minds.

Radioman
2012
as Self
The extraordinary story of 'Radioman', a New York film set mascot who overcame homelessness and alcoholism to become a fixture of the New York film i...

Persistence of Vision
2012
as Himself
It was to be the greatest animated film of all time. Not just an eye-opener, but a game-changer. Richard Williams demanded nothing less, investing nea...

Reflecting On A Journey: Good Will Hunting 15 Years Later
2012
as Self
Documentary featurette for the 15th Anniversary Edition of Good Will Hunting, including interviews with Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Robin Williams, Gus V...

Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
2012
as (archive footage)
A film where anything can happen - the hero and the heroine changes their faces, age, look, names, and so on. The only same thing: The love between ma...

Happy Feet Two
2011
as Ramon / Lovelace (voice)
Mumble the penguin has a problem: his son Erik, who is reluctant to dance, encounters the Mighty Sven — a penguin who can fly! Things get worse for Mu...

Classic TV Bloopers Uncensored
2011
as Mork (archive footage)
A compilation of television's biggest and best stars as they are caught in hilarious moments while filming. See stars and blooper moments from such hi...

Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him?)
2010
as Self
The life and work of the enigmatic singer-songwriter Harry Nilsson.

2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift
2010
as (archive footage)
The team of smart-talkin' toddlers known as Everything Is Terrible! have once again emerged from their VHS cocoons to conjure a jam on culture so cult...

Robin Williams: Weapons of Self Destruction
2009
as Himself
HBO presents one of the most gifted and revered performers of our time, Academy-Award winning Robin Williams, starring in his fifth exclusive HBO spec...

Robin Williams: Weapons of Self Destruction
2009
Writer
HBO presents one of the most gifted and revered performers of our time, Academy-Award winning Robin Williams, starring in his fifth exclusive HBO spec...

Old Dogs
2009
as Dan
Charlie and Dan have been best friends and business partners for thirty years; their Manhattan public relations firm is on the verge of a huge busines...

SpongeBob's Truth or Square
2009
as Self
It's the Krusty Krab's eleventy-seventh anniversary, and the nostalgia has SpongeBob, Squidward, Patrick, and Mr. Krabs looking back on key events in ...

World's Greatest Dad
2009
as Lance Clayton
In the wake of a freak accident, Lance suffers the worst tragedy and the greatest opportunity of his life. He is suddenly faced with the possibility o...

Shrink
2009
as Holden
Unable to cope with a recent personal tragedy, LA's top celebrity shrink turns into a pothead with no concern for his appearance and a creeping sense ...

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
2009
as Theodore Roosevelt
Hapless museum night watchman Larry Daley must help his living, breathing exhibit friends out of a pickle now that they've been transferred to the arc...

Starz Inside: Ladies or Gentlemen
2008
as Self (archive footage)
Why do movie audiences find men in skirts and women in pants anything but a drag? Discover the playful history of the most daring cross-sexual perform...

We Are Most Amused
2008
as Self
We Are Most Amused was a gala event held at the New Wimbledon Theatre on 12 November 2008 in honour of the 60th birthday of Charles, Prince of Wales, ...

Johnny Carson Celebrates Christmas
2008
as Self
For the first time ever, this release brings together the magic of the holiday season with three classic shows from The Tonight Show starring Johnny C...

Dreams with Sharp Teeth
2008
as Himself
The documentary story of Harlan Ellison

The Madness and Misadventures of Munchausen
2008
as Self
This is an all new feature length documentary, with interviews from almost everyone involved with the production of the film. Gilliam never shies away...

History of the Joke
2008
as Self
Comedian Lewis Black presents a "history of the joke" while trying to find the greatest joke ever told.

August Rush
2007
as Maxwell "Wizard" Wallace
Lyla and Louis, a singer and a musician, fall in love, but are soon compelled to separate. Lyla is forced to give up her newborn but unknown to her, h...

Cannes: All Access
2007
as Self
From its simple beginnings in 1939 in a sleepy beach town in the south of France, the prestigious Cannes Film Festival has become the must-attend red ...

Fog City Mavericks
2007
as Self
Fog City Mavericks: The Filmmakers of San Francisco is a compelling exploration of the legendary filmmakers who call the San Francisco Bay Area home i...

Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
2007
as Self
The documentary consists of tape of Don's show (never been filmed before), interviews with Don's contemporaries, (Steve Lawrence, Bob Newhart, Debbie ...

The Pixar Story
2007
as Self (archive footage)
A look at the first years of Pixar Animation Studios - from the success of "Toy Story" and Pixar's promotion of talented people, to the building of it...

License to Wed
2007
as Reverend Frank
Newly engaged, Ben and Sadie can't wait to start their life together and live happily ever after. However Sadie's family church's Reverend Frank won't...

Elton 60: Live At Madison Square Garden
2007
as Self
Elton John performs some of his biggest hits and several fan favourites in Elton 60: Live at Madison Square Garden. The release features appearances o...

Certifiably Jonathan
2007
as Self
A famous comedian and artist wants to display his work at an art museum. Just when he thinks he's lost his touch, a series of famous comedians drop by...

Night at the Museum
2006
as Theodore Roosevelt
Chaos reigns at the natural history museum when night watchman Larry Daley accidentally stirs up an ancient curse, awakening Attila the Hun, an army o...

Comic Relief 2006
2006
A stand-up comedy benefit concert, which raises funds to benefit victims of Hurricane Katrina.

Happy Feet
2006
as Ramon / Lovelace (voice)
Into the world of the Emperor Penguins, who find their soul mates through song, a penguin is born who cannot sing. But he can tap dance something fier...

Man of the Year
2006
as Tom Dobbs
The irreverent host of a political satire talk show decides to run for president and expose corruption in Washington. His stunt goes further than he e...

Barry Sonnenfeld: The Kosher Cowboy
2006
as Self
The cast of RV talk about how irrepressably wacky that Barry Sonnenfeld is.

JoJo: The Pop Princess
2006
as Himself
A look at JoJo Levesque from the cast and crew of RV (2006)
RV Nation: The Culture of Road Warriors
2006
as Self
The cast and crew of RV (2006) comment on the titular vehicle

Everyone's Hero
2006
as Napoleon Cross (uncredited)
A boy begins a grand journey to return Babe Ruth's baseball bat before the deciding game of the 1932 World Series comes to a close.

RV
2006
as Bob Munro
Climbing aboard their mammoth recreational vehicle for a cross-country road trip to the Colorado Rockies, the Munro family – led by dysfunctional patr...

The Night Listener
2006
as Gabriel Noone
In the midst of his crumbling relationship, a radio show host begins speaking to his biggest fan—a young boy—via the telephone. But when questions abo...

Earth to America
2005
as Self
Tom Hanks is the host of this show with a comic approach to raise awareness concerning the environment.

The Big White
2005
as Paul Barnell
To remedy his financial problems, a travel agent has his eye on a frozen corpse, which just happens to be sought after by two hitmen.

Emmanuel's Gift
2005
as Self (archive footage)
Narrated by Oprah Winfrey, this is the moving and inspiring story of a disabled orphan who overcame poverty and prejudice to become a world hero after...

Romanekian
2005
as Himself
Ben Stiller, Chris Rock and Robin Williams offer commentary on music videos directed by Mark Romanek.

The Aristocrats
2005
as Self
One hundred superstar comedians tell the same very, VERY dirty, filthy joke--one shared privately by comics since Vaudeville.

Robots
2005
as Fender (voice)
Rodney Copperbottom is a young robot inventor who dreams of making the world a better place, until the evil Ratchet takes over Bigweld Industries. Now...

Nos Bastidores de Hollywood
2005
as Self

Noel
2004
as Charlie Boyd / The Priest
Christmas Eve in New York, and the lonely divorced publisher, Rose Collins, needs a miracle to improve the health of her mother, interned in a hospita...

The Final Cut
2004
as Alan W. Hakman
Set in a world with memory implants, Alan Hakman is a 'cutter'—someone with the power of final edit over people's recorded histories—but his latest as...

The Tour Baby
2004
as Himself
The Tour Baby!" chronicles Scott Coady's amazing journey following the entire Tour de France. Watch as Scott embarks on an adventure of a lifetime arm...

House of D
2004
as Pappass
In the present, artist Tom Warshaw recalls his traumatic coming of age. As a 13-year-old growing up in New York City in 1973, Tom hangs out with Pappa...

The Rutles 2: Can't Buy Me Lunch
2003
as Hans Hänkie
Twenty-three years after the release of the original Beatles mockumentary, 'The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash', famous artists, actors and musicians sp...

Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!!
2003
as Self
This documentary praises comedian Richard Pryor by showing fragments of various shows Pryor made and having famous comedians talk about the importance...
Death to Smoochy: Bloopers & Outtakes
2002
as Self
Bloopers and Outakes featured on the Death to Smoochy DVD.
Death to Smoochy: Behind the Scenes Documentary
2002
as Self
A short documentary about the making of Danny Devito’s film Death to Smoochy.

One Hour Photo
2002
as Seymour Parrish
Sy "the photo guy" Parrish has lovingly developed photos for the Yorkin family since their son was a baby. But as the Yorkins' lives become fuller, Sy...

Robin Williams: Live on Broadway
2002
as Himself
2002 HBO Stand-up Special starring Robin Williams. Recorded and broadcast live from New Your City's Broadway Theater at the culmination of his histori...

Robin Williams: Live on Broadway
2002
Writer
2002 HBO Stand-up Special starring Robin Williams. Recorded and broadcast live from New Your City's Broadway Theater at the culmination of his histori...

Insomnia
2002
as Walter Finch
Two Los Angeles homicide detectives are dispatched to a northern town where the sun doesn't set to investigate the methodical murder of a local teen.

Death to Smoochy
2002
as Rainbow Randolph
Tells the story of Rainbow Randolph, the corrupt, costumed star of a popular children's TV show, who is fired over a bribery scandal and replaced by s...
The 1st 13th Annual Fancy Anvil Awards Show Program Special: Live in Stereo
2002
as Self
Cartoon Network holds an awards show awarding cartoon excellence.
Intimate Portrait: Pam Dawber
2002
as Self
Details the life of actress Pam Dawber through interviews with those close to her and footage of her work.

America | A Tribute to Heroes
2001
as Self
A benefit concert and telethon organized by George Clooney and broadcast uninterrupted and commercial-free by the four major television networks just ...

A.I. Artificial Intelligence
2001
as Dr. Know (voice)
David, a robotic boy—the first of his kind programmed to love—is adopted as a test case by a Cybertronics employee and his wife. Though he gradually b...

The Firesign Theatre: Weirdly Cool
2001
as Self
This PBS special, concocted in support of the wickedly witty Firesign Theatre's "The Bride of Firesign" CD, has the comedy troupe delivering high-octa...
The Beatles Revolution
2000
as Self
A primetime special celebrating The Beatles and exploring the lasting impact on pop music of Beatles innovations like stadium concerts, music videos, ...

Chuck Jones: Extremes and In-Betweens - A Life in Animation
2000
as Self
This biography, shown on American television as part of the PBS "Great Performances" series, examines the life works of one of Hollywood's most celebr...

Making Jumanji: The Realm of Imagination
2000
as Self / Alan Parrish
This making-of documentary covers general aspects of the film's creation. We see movie clips, shots from the set, and interviews. The latter include r...

Lions and Monkeys and Pods... Oh My!: The Special Effects of 'Jumanji'
2000
as Self (uncredited)
A look at the making of the digital wildlife in "Jumanji" (1995), from the beginning design stages to the implementation of the animatronic and digita...

Bicentennial Man
1999
as Andrew
Richard Martin buys a gift, a new NDR-114 robot. The product is named Andrew by the youngest of the family's children. "Bicentennial Man" follows the ...

Jakob the Liar
1999
as Jakob Heym
In 1944 Poland, a Jewish shop keeper named Jakob is summoned to ghetto headquarters after being caught out after curfew. While waiting for the German ...

Billy Connolly: Erect for 30 Years
1999
The very best of Billy Connolly's stand up comedy, from 30 years of performances around the world!

Get Bruce!
1999
as Self
Affectionate tribute to Bruce Vilanch, who writes material for celebrities who make public appearances, from Oscar hosts and award recipients to Presi...

Patch Adams
1998
as Hunter 'Patch' Adams
The true story of Dr. Hunter "Patch" Adams, who in the 1970s found that humor is the best medicine, and was willing to do just anything to make his pa...
George Martin: In My Life
1998
as Self
Documentary following George Martin and the making of his final album: "In My Life".

Junket Whore
1998
as Self
A documentary film that explores the relationship between publicists and journalists in Hollywood.

What Dreams May Come
1998
as Chris Nielsen
Chris Nielsen dies to find himself in a heaven more amazing than he could have ever dreamed of. There is one thing missing: his wife. After he dies, h...

Deconstructing Harry
1997
as Mel
Writer Harry Block draws inspiration from people he knows, and from events that happened to him, sometimes causing these people to become alienated fr...

Good Will Hunting
1997
as Sean Maguire
Headstrong yet aimless, Will Hunting has a genius-level IQ but chooses to work as a janitor at MIT. When he secretly solves highly difficult graduate-...

Flubber
1997
as Professor Philip Brainard
Professor Phillip Brainard, an absent minded professor, works with his assistant Weebo, trying to create a substance that's a new source of energy and...

Fathers' Day
1997
as Dale Putley
A woman cons two old boyfriends into searching for her runaway son by convincing both that they are the boy's father.

Hamlet
1996
as Osric
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, returns home to find his father murdered and his mother now marrying the murderer... his uncle. Meanwhile, war is brewing.

The Secret Agent
1996
as The Professor (uncredited)
In 1880s London, pornographic bookseller Verloc is a double agent for the Russian government, providing information to Chief Inspector Heat about a la...

Jack
1996
as Jack Powell
Jack Powell suffers from an affliction that makes him grow four times faster than normal, so the 10 year old boy looks like a 40 year old man. After y...

Nichols and May: Take Two
1996
as Self
A documentary made for the PBS program American Masters about the comedy team Nichols and May.

Aladdin and the King of Thieves
1996
as Genie (voice)
Legendary secrets are revealed as Aladdin and his friends—Jasmine, Abu, Carpet and, of course, the always entertaining Genie—face all sorts of terrify...

The Birdcage
1996
as Armand Goldman
Middle-aged gay life partners, Armand Goldman, a Jewish drag club owner, and Albert, the club's flamboyant star attraction, live in the eclectic commu...

Jumanji
1995
as Alan Parrish
When siblings Judy and Peter discover an enchanted board game that opens the door to a magical world, they unwittingly invite Alan -- an adult who's b...

Aladdin on Ice
1995
as Genie (voice) (uncredited)
A retelling of the Disney film, Aladdin (1992). This was staged on ice, and featured songs and clips from the animated film.

To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
1995
as John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt (uncredited)
Manhattan drag queens Vida Boheme and Noxeema Jackson impress regional judges in competition, securing berths in the Nationals in Los Angeles. When th...

Nine Months
1995
as Dr. Kosevich
When he finds out his longtime girlfriend is pregnant, a commitment-phobe realizes he might have to change his lifestyle for better or much, much wors...

The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
1995
as Self
Based on the first centenary of the largest exporter of films in the world, that is Hollywood, is the story told by its protagonists, actors and write...

In the Wild: Dolphins With Robin Williams
1994
as Self
Playful, gentle and inquisitive, dolphins are among the most endearing of wild animals - and Robin Williams may be their perfect human counterpart. Wi...

The World of Jim Henson
1994
as Self (archive footage)
In this episode of PBS' Great Performances, the history and legacy of puppeteer Jim Henson is explored, from his six-second commercial beginnings to a...

In Search of Dr. Seuss
1994
as The Father
A nosy reporter wants to find out all she can about Dr. Seuss, aka Ted Geisel, and gets told the real facts by several of his characters, with large s...

Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
1994
as Self (archive footage)
Sesame Street All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! was a 1994 TV special that aired on ABC to celebrate Sesame Street's 25th anniversary....

Being Human
1994
as Hector
One man must learn the meaning of courage across four lifetimes centuries apart.
But... Seriously
1994
as Self (archive footage)
A documentary juxtaposing the events of the 20th century with the commentary of stand-up comedians.

Mrs. Doubtfire
1993
as Daniel Hillard / Mrs. Doubtfire
Loving but irresponsible dad Daniel Hillard, estranged from his exasperated spouse, is crushed by a court order allowing only weekly visits with his k...

Mrs. Doubtfire
1993
Producer
Loving but irresponsible dad Daniel Hillard, estranged from his exasperated spouse, is crushed by a court order allowing only weekly visits with his k...

A Tribute to Sam Kinison
1993
as Self
Broadcast approximately one year after the death of Sam Kinison, this special includes tributes from those he admired and those who admired him. Inclu...

An Evening with Lily Tomlin and Friends
1993
as Self
On January 22, 1993 at the historic Castro Theater in San Francisco, Lily Tomlin, Robin Williams, Harvey Fierstein, Marga Gomez, and Lypsinka performe...

The Return of Spinal Tap
1992
as Robin Williams
Spinal Tap is back in a whole new feature-length rockumentary. Go behind the scenes and find out where the somewhat-less-than-fab three are now -- and...

Toys
1992
as Leslie Zevo
Leslie Zevo is a fun-loving inventor who must save his late father's toy factory from his evil uncle, Leland, a war-mongering general who rules the op...

Aladdin
1992
as Genie / Peddler (voice)
In the boorish city of Agrabah, kind-hearted street urchin Aladdin and Princess Jasmine fall in love, although she can only marry a prince. He and pow...

FernGully: The Last Rainforest
1992
as Batty Koda (voice)
When a sprite named Crysta shrinks a human boy, Zak, down to her size, he vows to help the magical fairy folk stop a greedy logging company from destr...

A Wish for Wings That Work
1991
as Kiwi (voice)
Opus the Penguin struggles to achieve his seemingly impossible dream to be able to fly.

The Fisher King
1991
as Parry
Two troubled men face their terrible destinies and events of their past as they join together on a mission to find the Holy Grail and thus to save the...

Shakes the Clown
1991
as Mime Class Instructor
Shakes plods about his duties as party clown, and uses all of his free time getting seriously drunk. Binky, another clown, wins the spot on a local ki...

Dead Again
1991
as Cozy Carlisle
In 1949, composer Roman Strauss is executed for the murder of his wife. In 1990s Los Angeles, a detective comes across a mute amnesiac woman who is so...
Rabbit Ears - The Fool and the Flying Ship
1991
as Narrator (voice)
Long ago in Russia, a proclamation went out through all the land that whosoever could build a flying ship would win the hand of the Tsar's daughter. B...

Hook
1991
as Peter Banning / Peter Pan
The boy who wasn't supposed to grow up—Peter Pan—does just that, becoming a soulless corporate lawyer whose workaholism could cost him his wife and ki...

Awakenings
1990
as Malcolm Sayer
Dr. Malcolm Sayer, a shy research physician, uses an experimental drug to "awaken" the catatonic victims of a rare disease. Leonard is the first patie...
AN EVENING WITH: FRIENDS OF THE ENVIRONMENT
1990
as Self
Bette Midler, Cher, Olivia Newton-John, Goldie Hawn & Robin Williams perform at a benefit from the Greek Theater

Cadillac Man
1990
as Joey O'Brien
Joe's a car salesman with a problem—he has two days to sell 12 cars or he loses his job. This would be a difficult task at the best of times but Joe h...
Comic Relief '90
1990
as Self
Several celebrity comedians take on sadness in the fourth laugh for charity.

The Earth Day Special
1990
as Everyman
The Earth Day Special is a television special revolving around Earth Day that aired on ABC on April 22, 1990. Sponsored by Time Warner, the two hour s...

Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
1989
as Self
A TV special celebrating the 15th anniversary of Saturday Night Live. Before a celebrity audience, many of the former cast members and guest hosts ret...
Whoopi Goldberg Presents: Billy Connolly
1989
as Himself (uncredited)
HBO stand up comedy presents Whoopi Goldberg and Billy Connolly.

I'm from Hollywood
1989
as Himself
I'm from Hollywood is about the adventures of late performance artist Andy Kaufman in the world of professional wrestling. This film includes intervie...

Dead Poets Society
1989
as John Keating
At an elite, old-fashioned boarding school in New England, a passionate English teacher inspires his students to rebel against convention and seize th...

Back to Neverland
1989
as Robin
Legendary TV news anchor Walter Cronkite takes ecstatic Disneyland tourist Robin through the process of Disney's hand drawn animation and makes Robin'...

Comic Relief III
1989
The third event from Comic Relief USA. Hosted, as with the first two specials, by Billy Crystal, Whoopi Goldberg and Robin Williams. The event debuted...

Free to Be... a Family
1988
as Self
Seminal TV special about two groups of children, one in New York City and the other in Moscow, who befriend each other over a satellite connection and...

The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
1988
as King of the Moon
An account of Baron Munchausen's supposed travels and fantastical experiences with his band of misfits.

Rabbit Ears - Pecos Bill
1988
as Narrator (voice)
Join the legendary cowboy Pecos Bill on his adventures of being raised as a coyote to being the hero when a cyclone threatens Texas.

Portrait of a White Marriage
1988
as Bill Lohmer – Air Conditioning Salesman (uncredited)
Now a famous talk show host, Martin Mull takes his crew and cameras to Hawkins Falls, Ohio with the intent to give his erratic career a fresh start by...

An All-Star Toast to the Improv
1988
as Self
To celebrate the "birthday" of the famous Improv comedy club, 6 famous comedians get up on stage and do their thing. However, to make things interesti...

Good Morning, Vietnam
1987
as Adrian Cronauer
A disk jockey goes to Vietnam to work for the Armed Forces Radio Service. While he becomes popular among the troops, his superiors disapprove of his h...
Bobby McFerrin: Spontaneous Inventions
1987
as Himself
Filmed live at the Aquarius Theatre in Hollywood in February 1986, Spontaneous Inventions was Bobby McFerrin's first live concert video, and was the b...

Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam
1987
as (voice)
Real-life letters written by American soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines during the Vietnam War to their families and friends back home. Archive f...

Superstars and their Moms
1987
as Self
Mother's Day special in which celebrities appear with their mothers to relate incidents from their pasts, inspired by the book "Star Mothers" by Georg...
Carol, Carl, Whoopi and Robin
1987
as Self
The hour-long special hosted by Carol Burnett features musical and comedy routines with Carol and guest performers, Carl Reiner, Whoopi Goldberg, and ...

Citizen Steve
1987
as Robin Leach
On the occasion of the 40th birthday of the almighty filmmaker Steven Allan Spielberg, inquisitive reporter Clip Maxwell attempts to uncover the truth...
Jonathan Winters: On the Ledge
1987
as Self
From an uproarious news spoof to a luncheonette that specializes in some sandwiches, Jonathan Winters and his wild bunch wreak comedy havoc in this wa...
The Best of Comic Relief
1986
as Self
On March 29, 1986, the greatest assemblage of American comedians ever came together to make people laugh. They did it in hopes of raising funds for th...

Barbra Streisand: One Voice
1986
as Self - Guest Performer
Originally broadcast as an exclusive special on HBO, Barbra Streisand launched her September 6, 1986 concert One Voice, in part, as a protest against ...

Max Headroom's Giant Christmas Turkey
1986
as Self
An extra long special where "computer-generated" host from the future Max Headroom sings humorous holiday songs and interviews guests, along with a co...

The Young Comedians All-Star Reunion
1986
as Self
Harry Anderson, Richard Belzer, Howie Mandel, Robin Williams and Steven Wright host this hilarious 1986 special in which they introduce stand-up sets ...

Robin Williams: An Evening at the Met
1986
as Self
In this hilarious stand up comedy, Robin Williams is energetic, witty and again hilarious. It's the number one stand up comedy of all time.

Robin Williams: An Evening at the Met
1986
Writer
In this hilarious stand up comedy, Robin Williams is energetic, witty and again hilarious. It's the number one stand up comedy of all time.

Seize the Day
1986
as Tommy Wilhelm
Tommy Wilhelm (Robin Williams) is a salesman. An honest, hard-working guy who has lost his job, his girlfriend, and left part of his sanity behind as ...

Club Paradise
1986
as Jack Moniker
When Chicago firefighter Jack Moniker retires and moves to a small Caribbean island, he is befriended by the owner of a run-down resort. Together they...

Bob Goldthwait: Don't Watch This Show
1986
as Albert Einstein
Bob Goldthwait presents his brand of insanity, featuring stand-up comedy, skits, TV parodies, and gags.

The Best of Times
1986
as Jack Dundee
A small-town loser determines to have one more shot at the big time by winning a football game.

Super Duper Bloopers
1986
as Self
This compilation of flubs and bloopers features TV goofs from Star Trek, M*A*S*H, sports games, newscasts, and more, plus classic film outtakes with m...

Bridge School Benefit Concert 1986
1986
as Self
A benefit concert for Bridge School. Includes performances by Neil Young, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, Crosby, Stills & Nash and many others.

Richard Lewis: I'm In Pain
1985
as Self
A live performance by "neurotic" stand-up comedian Richard Lewis. Includes tongue-in-cheek interviews with fellow comedians.

Moscow on the Hudson
1984
as Vladimir Ivanoff
A Russian circus visits the US. A clown wants to defect, but doesn't have the nerve. His saxophone playing friend however comes to the decision to def...

The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team
1984
Star studded show

The Survivors
1983
as Donald Quinelle
Having both lost their jobs, two strangers become unlikely friends after a run in with a would be robber, who is actually a hitman with a grudge again...

An Evening with Robin Williams
1983
as Self
Declared to be the funniest Robin Williams video made, this is a don't-miss comedy.

An Evening with Robin Williams
1983
Writer
Declared to be the funniest Robin Williams video made, this is a don't-miss comedy.

E.T. and Friends: Magical Movie Visitors
1982
as Self - Host
Documentary hosted by Robin Williams about the history of aliens in the movies, made to coincide with the cinema release of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial...

The Tale of the Frog Prince
1982
as The Frog / Prince Robin
A spoiled, selfish princess's fate becomes entwined with a zany and witty frog with a secret past.

The World According to Garp
1982
as T.S. Garp
A struggling young writer finds his life and work dominated by his unfaithful wife and his radical feminist mother, whose best-selling manifesto turns...

I Love Liberty
1982
as Self
An all-star variety special saluting America.

Night of 100 Stars
1982
as Self
The most glittering, expensive, and exhausting videotaping session in television history took place Friday February 19, 1982 at New York's Radio City ...

Popeye
1980
as Popeye
Popeye is a super-strong, spinach-scarfing sailor man who's searching for his father. During a storm that wrecks his ship, Popeye washes ashore and wi...

Andy Kaufman Plays Carnegie Hall
1980
as Self (uncredited)
Andy Kaufman's legendary sold-out Carnegie Hall performance, featuring all of Kaufman's classic routines, including Foreign Man, Elvis, conga drums, p...

Rona Barrett Looks at 1978
1979
as Self
Rona Barrett looks back at 1978 and reflects on the news and entertainment highlights of the year. Includes interviews with John Travolta, Robin Willi...
Sitcom: The Adventures of Garry Marshall
1979
as Self
A day-in-the-life documentary with Garry Marshall. Marshall was an executive producer for ABC and was responsible for such hit shows as Laverne and Sh...

Robin Williams: Off the Wall
1978
as Self
This was Robin's first HBO special, part of the HBO On Location series. It was taped on location at the Roxy Theatre in Hollywood in 1978. The theatre...

Robin Williams: Off the Wall
1978
Writer
This was Robin's first HBO special, part of the HBO On Location series. It was taped on location at the Roxy Theatre in Hollywood in 1978. The theatre...
Sorority '62
1978
as Henry
Failed pilot for a potential series produced by Dick Clark Teleshows.

Robin Williams - Live At The Roxy
1978
as Self
This was Robin's first HBO special, part of the HBO On Location series. It was taped on location at the Roxy Theatre in Hollywood in 1978. The theatr...

The 2nd Annual HBO Young Comedians Show
1977
as Self
Young Comedians Show is HBO's long running showcase of young stand-up comedians.

Can I Do It Till I Need Glasses?
1977
as Lawyer / Man with Toothache (uncredited)
A comedy comprised of short sexually suggestive skits.