Robin Williams

Robin Williams

1951-07-21 Chicago, Illinois, USA 198 Credits

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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Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story

Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story

2024

as Self (archive footage)

8.1
Acting

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

The Robin Williams Supernova

2024

as Self (archive footage)

10.0
Acting

Robin, your spark will live forever.

Once Upon a Studio

Once Upon a Studio

2023

as Genie (voice) (archive footage)

8.3
Acting

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

A Life in Ten Pictures: Robin Williams

2023

as Self (archive footage)

Acting

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

The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up

2022

as Self (archive footage)

6.3
Acting

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

The Animograph, or I Was Born in a Shoebox

2022

as Self (archive footage)

8.0
Acting

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

Robin Williams: Laugh Until You Cry

2022

as Self (archive footage)

10.0
Acting

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

Superstar: Robin Williams

2021

as Self (archive footage)

Acting

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

Robin's Wish

2021

as Himself (archive footage)

6.9
Acting

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)

Acting

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

The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU

2020

as (archive footage)

9.7
Acting

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

Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind

2018

as Self (archive footage)

7.9
Acting

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)

Acting

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

Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People

2016

as Self

7.6
Acting

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

Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon

2015

as Self (archive footage)

5.6
Acting

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

Absolutely Anything

2015

as Dennis the Dog (voice)

5.9
Acting

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

Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb

2014

as Theodore Roosevelt

6.2
Acting

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

Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb

2014

In Memory Of

6.2

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

A Merry Friggin' Christmas

2014

as Mitch Mitchler

5.4
Acting

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

6.0
Acting

Three stand-up comedians seek fame and fortune in the hottest comedy scene in the world: San Francisco in the 1980s.

Altman

Altman

2014

as Self

6.5
Acting

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

The Angriest Man in Brooklyn

2014

as Henry Altmann

5.7
Acting

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

All About Ann: Governor Richards of the Lone Star State

2014

as Self (archive footage)

7.6
Acting

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

Boulevard

2014

as Nolan Mack

5.7
Acting

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...

And the Oscar Goes To...

2014

as Self (archive footage)

7.0
Acting

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

Kelly Clarkson's Cautionary Christmas Music Tale

2013

as Self

9.0
Acting

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

Comic Relief Zero

2013

as Self (archive footage)

4.7
Acting

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

The Face of Love

2013

as Roger Stillman

6.1
Acting

A widow falls for a guy who bears a striking resemblance to her late husband.

The Butler

The Butler

2013

as Dwight Eisenhower

7.3
Acting

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

The Big Wedding

2013

as Father Monaghan

5.8
Acting

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

Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic

2013

as Self

7.1
Acting

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

Radioman

2012

as Self

5.7
Acting

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

Persistence of Vision

2012

as Himself

8.0
Acting

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

Reflecting On A Journey: Good Will Hunting 15 Years Later

2012

as Self

Acting

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

Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen

2012

as (archive footage)

7.6
Acting

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

Happy Feet Two

2011

as Ramon / Lovelace (voice)

6.2
Acting

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

Classic TV Bloopers Uncensored

2011

as Mork (archive footage)

Acting

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?)

Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him?)

2010

as Self

7.1
Acting

The life and work of the enigmatic singer-songwriter Harry Nilsson.

2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift

2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift

2010

as (archive footage)

6.4
Acting

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

Robin Williams: Weapons of Self Destruction

2009

as Himself

7.4
Acting

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

Robin Williams: Weapons of Self Destruction

2009

Writer

7.4
Writing

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

Old Dogs

2009

as Dan

5.5
Acting

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

SpongeBob's Truth or Square

2009

as Self

7.1
Acting

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

World's Greatest Dad

2009

as Lance Clayton

6.6
Acting

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

Shrink

2009

as Holden

6.1
Acting

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

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

2009

as Theodore Roosevelt

6.1
Acting

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

Starz Inside: Ladies or Gentlemen

2008

as Self (archive footage)

3.7
Acting

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

We Are Most Amused

2008

as Self

7.2
Acting

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

Johnny Carson Celebrates Christmas

2008

as Self

Acting

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

Dreams with Sharp Teeth

2008

as Himself

7.3
Acting

The documentary story of Harlan Ellison

The Madness and Misadventures of Munchausen

The Madness and Misadventures of Munchausen

2008

as Self

7.8
Acting

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

History of the Joke

2008

as Self

5.0
Acting

Comedian Lewis Black presents a "history of the joke" while trying to find the greatest joke ever told.

August Rush

August Rush

2007

as Maxwell "Wizard" Wallace

7.4
Acting

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

Cannes: All Access

2007

as Self

3.7
Acting

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

Fog City Mavericks

2007

as Self

8.5
Acting

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

Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project

2007

as Self

6.8
Acting

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

The Pixar Story

2007

as Self (archive footage)

7.6
Acting

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

License to Wed

2007

as Reverend Frank

5.7
Acting

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

Elton 60: Live At Madison Square Garden

2007

as Self

7.3
Acting

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

Certifiably Jonathan

2007

as Self

4.0
Acting

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

Night at the Museum

2006

as Theodore Roosevelt

6.6
Acting

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

Comic Relief 2006

2006

7.0
Acting

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

Happy Feet

Happy Feet

2006

as Ramon / Lovelace (voice)

6.2
Acting

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

Man of the Year

2006

as Tom Dobbs

5.9
Acting

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

Barry Sonnenfeld: The Kosher Cowboy

2006

as Self

Acting

The cast of RV talk about how irrepressably wacky that Barry Sonnenfeld is.

JoJo: The Pop Princess

JoJo: The Pop Princess

2006

as Himself

8.3
Acting

A look at JoJo Levesque from the cast and crew of RV (2006)

RV Nation: The Culture of Road Warriors

2006

as Self

10.0
Acting

The cast and crew of RV (2006) comment on the titular vehicle

Everyone's Hero

Everyone's Hero

2006

as Napoleon Cross (uncredited)

6.0
Acting

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

RV

2006

as Bob Munro

5.9
Acting

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

The Night Listener

2006

as Gabriel Noone

5.5
Acting

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

Earth to America

2005

as Self

8.0
Acting

Tom Hanks is the host of this show with a comic approach to raise awareness concerning the environment.

The Big White

The Big White

2005

as Paul Barnell

6.2
Acting

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

Emmanuel's Gift

2005

as Self (archive footage)

7.3
Acting

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

Romanekian

2005

as Himself

10.0
Acting

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

The Aristocrats

The Aristocrats

2005

as Self

5.9
Acting

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

Robots

Robots

2005

as Fender (voice)

6.5
Acting

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

Nos Bastidores de Hollywood

2005

as Self

10.0
Acting
Noel

Noel

2004

as Charlie Boyd / The Priest

5.8
Acting

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

The Final Cut

2004

as Alan W. Hakman

6.1
Acting

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

The Tour Baby

2004

as Himself

Acting

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

House of D

2004

as Pappass

6.3
Acting

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

The Rutles 2: Can't Buy Me Lunch

2003

as Hans Hänkie

5.6
Acting

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, #*%$#@!!

Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!!

2003

as Self

8.0
Acting

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

Acting

Bloopers and Outakes featured on the Death to Smoochy DVD.

Death to Smoochy: Behind the Scenes Documentary

2002

as Self

Acting

A short documentary about the making of Danny Devito’s film Death to Smoochy.

One Hour Photo

One Hour Photo

2002

as Seymour Parrish

6.7
Acting

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

Robin Williams: Live on Broadway

2002

as Himself

7.6
Acting

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

Robin Williams: Live on Broadway

2002

Writer

7.6
Writing

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

Insomnia

2002

as Walter Finch

6.9
Acting

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

Death to Smoochy

2002

as Rainbow Randolph

5.9
Acting

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

10.0
Acting

Cartoon Network holds an awards show awarding cartoon excellence.

Intimate Portrait: Pam Dawber

2002

as Self

Acting

Details the life of actress Pam Dawber through interviews with those close to her and footage of her work.

America | A Tribute to Heroes

America | A Tribute to Heroes

2001

as Self

6.2
Acting

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

A.I. Artificial Intelligence

2001

as Dr. Know (voice)

7.0
Acting

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

The Firesign Theatre: Weirdly Cool

2001

as Self

Acting

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

Acting

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

Chuck Jones: Extremes and In-Betweens - A Life in Animation

2000

as Self

6.8
Acting

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

Making Jumanji: The Realm of Imagination

2000

as Self / Alan Parrish

Acting

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'

Lions and Monkeys and Pods... Oh My!: The Special Effects of 'Jumanji'

2000

as Self (uncredited)

Acting

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

Bicentennial Man

1999

as Andrew

7.3
Acting

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

Jakob the Liar

1999

as Jakob Heym

6.7
Acting

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

Billy Connolly: Erect for 30 Years

1999

6.8
Acting

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

Get Bruce!

Get Bruce!

1999

as Self

6.2
Acting

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

Patch Adams

Patch Adams

1998

as Hunter 'Patch' Adams

7.3
Acting

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

2.0
Acting

Documentary following George Martin and the making of his final album: "In My Life".

Junket Whore

Junket Whore

1998

as Self

Acting

A documentary film that explores the relationship between publicists and journalists in Hollywood.

What Dreams May Come

What Dreams May Come

1998

as Chris Nielsen

7.2
Acting

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

Deconstructing Harry

1997

as Mel

7.3
Acting

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

Good Will Hunting

1997

as Sean Maguire

8.2
Acting

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

Flubber

1997

as Professor Philip Brainard

5.7
Acting

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

Fathers' Day

1997

as Dale Putley

5.5
Acting

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

Hamlet

Hamlet

1996

as Osric

7.3
Acting

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

The Secret Agent

1996

as The Professor (uncredited)

5.5
Acting

In 1880s London, pornographic bookseller Verloc is a double agent for the Russian government, providing information to Chief Inspector Heat about a la...

Jack

Jack

1996

as Jack Powell

6.3
Acting

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

Nichols and May: Take Two

1996

as Self

6.5
Acting

A documentary made for the PBS program American Masters about the comedy team Nichols and May.

Aladdin and the King of Thieves

Aladdin and the King of Thieves

1996

as Genie (voice)

6.2
Acting

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

The Birdcage

1996

as Armand Goldman

7.0
Acting

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

Jumanji

1995

as Alan Parrish

7.2
Acting

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

Aladdin on Ice

1995

as Genie (voice) (uncredited)

4.5
Acting

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

To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar

1995

as John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt (uncredited)

7.4
Acting

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

Nine Months

1995

as Dr. Kosevich

5.7
Acting

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

The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies

1995

as Self

8.1
Acting

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

In the Wild: Dolphins With Robin Williams

1994

as Self

Acting

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

The World of Jim Henson

1994

as Self (archive footage)

7.3
Acting

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

In Search of Dr. Seuss

1994

as The Father

7.1
Acting

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!

Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!

1994

as Self (archive footage)

7.0
Acting

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

Being Human

1994

as Hector

5.1
Acting

One man must learn the meaning of courage across four lifetimes centuries apart.

But... Seriously

1994

as Self (archive footage)

10.0
Acting

A documentary juxtaposing the events of the 20th century with the commentary of stand-up comedians.

Mrs. Doubtfire

Mrs. Doubtfire

1993

as Daniel Hillard / Mrs. Doubtfire

7.2
Acting

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

Mrs. Doubtfire

1993

Producer

7.2
Producing

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

A Tribute to Sam Kinison

1993

as Self

6.0
Acting

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

An Evening with Lily Tomlin and Friends

1993

as Self

Acting

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

The Return of Spinal Tap

1992

as Robin Williams

6.4
Acting

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

Toys

1992

as Leslie Zevo

5.3
Acting

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

Aladdin

1992

as Genie / Peddler (voice)

7.7
Acting

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

FernGully: The Last Rainforest

1992

as Batty Koda (voice)

6.4
Acting

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

A Wish for Wings That Work

1991

as Kiwi (voice)

6.1
Acting

Opus the Penguin struggles to achieve his seemingly impossible dream to be able to fly.

The Fisher King

The Fisher King

1991

as Parry

7.3
Acting

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

Shakes the Clown

1991

as Mime Class Instructor

5.4
Acting

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

Dead Again

1991

as Cozy Carlisle

6.4
Acting

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)

6.0
Acting

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

Hook

1991

as Peter Banning / Peter Pan

6.8
Acting

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

Awakenings

1990

as Malcolm Sayer

7.8
Acting

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

Acting

Bette Midler, Cher, Olivia Newton-John, Goldie Hawn & Robin Williams perform at a benefit from the Greek Theater

Cadillac Man

Cadillac Man

1990

as Joey O'Brien

5.8
Acting

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

5.0
Acting

Several celebrity comedians take on sadness in the fourth laugh for charity.

The Earth Day Special

The Earth Day Special

1990

as Everyman

6.9
Acting

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

Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary

1989

as Self

7.5
Acting

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)

7.1
Acting

HBO stand up comedy presents Whoopi Goldberg and Billy Connolly.

I'm from Hollywood

I'm from Hollywood

1989

as Himself

6.2
Acting

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

Dead Poets Society

1989

as John Keating

8.3
Acting

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

Back to Neverland

1989

as Robin

7.0
Acting

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

Comic Relief III

1989

Acting

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

Free to Be... a Family

1988

as Self

9.3
Acting

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

The Adventures of Baron Munchausen

1988

as King of the Moon

7.0
Acting

An account of Baron Munchausen's supposed travels and fantastical experiences with his band of misfits.

Rabbit Ears - Pecos Bill

Rabbit Ears - Pecos Bill

1988

as Narrator (voice)

6.0
Acting

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

Portrait of a White Marriage

1988

as Bill Lohmer – Air Conditioning Salesman (uncredited)

3.4
Acting

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

An All-Star Toast to the Improv

1988

as Self

Acting

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

Good Morning, Vietnam

1987

as Adrian Cronauer

7.3
Acting

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

Acting

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

Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam

1987

as (voice)

7.1
Acting

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

Superstars and their Moms

1987

as Self

10.0
Acting

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

9.3
Acting

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

Citizen Steve

1987

as Robin Leach

5.9
Acting

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

1.0
Acting

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

Acting

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

Barbra Streisand: One Voice

1986

as Self - Guest Performer

7.6
Acting

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

Max Headroom's Giant Christmas Turkey

1986

as Self

5.5
Acting

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

The Young Comedians All-Star Reunion

1986

as Self

6.0
Acting

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

Robin Williams: An Evening at the Met

1986

as Self

8.2
Acting

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

Robin Williams: An Evening at the Met

1986

Writer

8.2
Writing

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

Seize the Day

1986

as Tommy Wilhelm

5.0
Acting

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

Club Paradise

1986

as Jack Moniker

5.1
Acting

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

Bob Goldthwait: Don't Watch This Show

1986

as Albert Einstein

7.7
Acting

Bob Goldthwait presents his brand of insanity, featuring stand-up comedy, skits, TV parodies, and gags.

The Best of Times

The Best of Times

1986

as Jack Dundee

5.6
Acting

A small-town loser determines to have one more shot at the big time by winning a football game.

Super Duper Bloopers

Super Duper Bloopers

1986

as Self

6.0
Acting

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

Bridge School Benefit Concert 1986

1986

as Self

Acting

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

Richard Lewis: I'm In Pain

1985

as Self

7.0
Acting

A live performance by "neurotic" stand-up comedian Richard Lewis. Includes tongue-in-cheek interviews with fellow comedians.

Moscow on the Hudson

Moscow on the Hudson

1984

as Vladimir Ivanoff

6.2
Acting

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

The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team

1984

Acting

Star studded show

The Survivors

The Survivors

1983

as Donald Quinelle

5.7
Acting

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

An Evening with Robin Williams

1983

as Self

7.4
Acting

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

An Evening with Robin Williams

An Evening with Robin Williams

1983

Writer

7.4
Writing

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

E.T. and Friends: Magical Movie Visitors

E.T. and Friends: Magical Movie Visitors

1982

as Self - Host

7.5
Acting

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

The Tale of the Frog Prince

1982

as The Frog / Prince Robin

6.1
Acting

A spoiled, selfish princess's fate becomes entwined with a zany and witty frog with a secret past.

The World According to Garp

The World According to Garp

1982

as T.S. Garp

6.7
Acting

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

I Love Liberty

1982

as Self

Acting

An all-star variety special saluting America.

Night of 100 Stars

Night of 100 Stars

1982

as Self

6.7
Acting

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

Popeye

Popeye

1980

as Popeye

5.5
Acting

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

Andy Kaufman Plays Carnegie Hall

1980

as Self (uncredited)

6.5
Acting

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

Rona Barrett Looks at 1978

1979

as Self

Acting

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

Acting

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

Robin Williams: Off the Wall

1978

as Self

7.7
Acting

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

Robin Williams: Off the Wall

1978

Writer

7.7
Writing

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

Acting

Failed pilot for a potential series produced by Dick Clark Teleshows.

Robin Williams - Live At The Roxy

Robin Williams - Live At The Roxy

1978

as Self

Acting

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

The 2nd Annual HBO Young Comedians Show

1977

as Self

Acting

Young Comedians Show is HBO's long running showcase of young stand-up comedians.

Can I Do It Till I Need Glasses?

Can I Do It Till I Need Glasses?

1977

as Lawyer / Man with Toothache (uncredited)

4.8
Acting

A comedy comprised of short sexually suggestive skits.