RIP: Robin Williams – his best characters, in my opinion

Robin Williams 2013 photo

Robin Williams was one of the first comedians to catch my attention as a kid….. he was full throttle funny and made us laugh for decades… he will be remembered for dozens of roles, despite the box office/ratings or critical success of each film/TV show.

Williams won 1 Oscar – Best Supporting Actor for “Good Will Hunting” (1997), he was nominated for 3 roles – Best Actor for “The Fisher King” (1991), Best Actor for “Dead Poets Society’ (1989), Best Actor for “Good Morning, Vietnam” (1987).

He was also a 5 time Golden Globe winner:
Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Comedy/Musical – “Mrs. Doubtfire” (1993)
Special Award – “Aladdin” (1992) for his vocal work
Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Comedy/Musical – “The Fisher King” (1991)
Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Comedy/Musical – “Good Morning, Vietnam” (1987)
Best TV Actor – Musical/Comedy – ‘Mork & Mindy” (1979)
He was also nominated for 6 Golden Globes: “Patch Adams” (1998), “Good Will Hunting” (1997), “Awakenings” (1990), “Dead Poets Society” (1989), “Moscow on the Hudson” (1984), Mork & Mindy (1980).

Williams has more than 100 acting credits to his name on IMDB… he’ll be on the big screen again in “Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb”, scheduled for a December 19, 2014 release, playing Teddy Roosevelt for the 3rd time. There are also 2 more movies that are in post-production that do not yet have release dates: “Absolutely Anything” (Dennis the Dog (voice)) and “Merry Friggin’ Christmas” (Mitch).

Lists are always debatable and I know this one will be… but at the end of the list are some movies that didn’t make my list because I either haven’t seen the whole movie, or the movie at all.

With that said, here we go, my list of my favorite Robin Williams’ characters…..

Robin Williams (1978) in “Mork and Mindy” courtesy ABC

1. Mork – “Mork & Mindy” (TV Series) (1978-1982)
2. Mrs. Doubtfire/Daniel Hillard – “Mrs. Doubtfire” (1993)
3. Sean Maguire – “Good Will Hunting” (1997)
4. Genie – “Aladdin” (1992)
5. Adrian Cronauer – “Good Morning, Vietnam” (1987)
6. John Keating – “Dead Poets Society’ (1989)
7. Alan Parrish – “Jumanji” (1995)
8. Patch Adams – “Patch Adams” (1998)
9. Jack Powell – “Jack” (1996)
10. Peter Banning – “Hook” (1991)
11. Tom Dobbs – “Man of the Year” (2006)
12. Teddy Roosevelt – “Night at the Museum” (2006)
13. Andrew Martin – “Bicentennial Man” (1999)
14. Maxwell ‘Wizard’ Wallace – “August Rush” (2007)
15. Dr. Kosevich – “Nine Months” (1995)
16. Chris Nielsen – “What Dreams May Come” (1998)

17. Bob Munro – “RV” (2006)
18. Leslie Zevo – “Toys” (1992)
19. Dr. Malcolm Sayer – “Awakenings” (1990)
20. Popeye – “Popeye” (1980)
21. Professor Philip Brainard – “Flubber” (1997)
22. Dwight D. Eisenhower – “Lee Daniels’ The Butler” (2013)
23. Alan Hakman – “The Final Cut” (2004)
24. Dan – “Old Dogs” (2009)
25. Garp – “The World According to Garp” (1982)

The following movies I did not see movie/entire movie:
“The Angriest Man in Brooklyn” (2014)
“Boulevard” (2014)
“The Face of Love” (2013)
“The Big Wedding” (2013)
“Happy Feet Two” (2011)
“World’s Greatest Dad” (2009)
“Happy Feet” (2006)
“Insomnia” (2002)
“Death to Smoochy” (2002)
“One Hour Photo” (2002)
“The Birdcage” (1996)
“Moscow on the Hudson” (1984)

We also have a photomojo slideshow on woodtv.com for more on Robin Williams

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