Photo Flash: Remembering Robin Williams

By: Aug. 22, 2014
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It's been over a week since the world lost entertainment legend Robin Williams, who passed away last Monday. The beloved actor and comedian was 63 years old. Below, BroadwayWorld remembers Robin with some phtoos from throughout his career.

After studying theatre at Julliard, Mr. Williams rose to fame with his role as the alien Mork in the TV series "Mork & Mindy." Williams went on to establish a successful career in both stand-up comedy and feature film acting, winning an Oscar for his supporting role in Good Will Hunting. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor three times, received two Emmy Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards and five Grammy Awards.

His film career included The World According to Garp; Good Morning, Vietnam; Dead Poets Society; Awakenings; The Fisher King; Good Will Hunting; Popeye; Hook; Aladdin; Mrs. Doubtfire; Jumanji; The Birdcage; Night at the Museum; and Happy Feet.

Mr. Williams starred in a number of theatrical productions, including Mike Nichols's 1988 off-Broadway version of Waiting for Godot, co-starring with Steve Martin; and his own one-man show, Robin Williams: Live on Broadway. In 2011, he made his acting debut on Broadway in the title role ofRajiv Joseph's drama Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo.

Photo Credit: Walter McBride

Photo Flash: Remembering Robin Williams
Lobby Cast Board at the Broadway Opening Night Curtain Call for 'Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo' at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York City

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The Imperial and Music Box Theater pay tribute to Robin Williams as Broadway dims the lights to honor his life and career on August 13, 2014 in New York City.

Photo Flash: Remembering Robin Williams
The Imperial and Music Box Theater pay tribute to Robin Williams as Broadway dims the lights to honor his life and career on August 13, 2014 in New York City.

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The Imperial and Music Box Theater pay tribute to Robin Williams as Broadway dims the lights to honor his life and career on August 13, 2014 in New York City.

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Robin Williams handprints at Disney MGM in Orlando, Florida.

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Robin Williams Catching a Taxi Cab in New York City. June 1979

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Shelley Duvall & Robin Williams Attending a party celebrating the release of TIME BANDITS at the Underground Disco in New York City. January 4, 1981

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Robert Altman & Robin Williams.Attending a party celebrating the release of TIME BANDITS at the Underground Disco in New York City..January 4, 1981.

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Robin Williams and wife Valerie Velardi pictured in New York City in 1981.

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Robin Williams with wife Valerie Velardi on September 20, 1981 in New York City.

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Robin Williams arriving at Kennedy Airport for Night of 100 stars on February 10, 1982 in New York City.

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Robin Williams arriving at Kennedy Airport for Night of 100 stars on February 10, 1982 in New York City.

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Robin Williams and Christopher Reeve attending a Broadway Show in New York City. March 1982

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Robin Williams and Christopher Reeve attending a Broadway Show in New York City. March 1982

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Joe Piscopo, David Brenner, Richard Belzer, Pat Benatar, Robin Williams, Neil Giraldo and Rick Newman on August 17, 1982 in New York City.

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Robin Williams pictured with his wife Valarie and Chris Reave in New York City in September of 1983.

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Robin Williams with Danny DeVito on September 1, 1988 in New York City.

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Robin Williams at Dadgers Stadium on September 10, 1990 in Los Angeles, California.

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Robin Williams, Whoopi Goldberg with Billy Crystal on May 1, 1990 in New York City.

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Robin Williams pictured at the Friars Roast for Whoopi Goldberg at the Hilton Hotel in New York City on October 7, 1993.

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Robin Williams on October 10, 1995 in New York City.

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Robin Williams with wife Marsha at the Premiere of 'The Mirror has Two Faces' at the Zeigfeld Theatre on November 11, 1996 in New York City.

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Robin Williams, 57, had been touring "Weapons of Self Destruction" since September 2008 and was scheduled to bring it to Broadway with a stop at the Neil Simon Theater - on April 23rd through the 29th and May 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, 2009. His Broadway engagement has been officially postponed until the fall with exact dates to be announced at a later date. The 80-city tour is expected to resume in the fall. April 10, 2009

Photo Flash: Remembering Robin Williams
Robin Williams, 57, had been touring "Weapons of Self Destruction" since September 2008 and was scheduled to bring it to Broadway with a stop at the Neil Simon Theater - on April 23rd through the 29th and May 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, 2009. His Broadway engagement has been officially postponed until the fall with exact dates to be announced at a later date. The 80-city tour is expected to resume in the fall. April 10, 2009

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Robin Williams attends the 'Bengal Tiger at The Baghdad Zoo' Meet & Greet during Rehearsals at The New 42nd Street Studios in New York City.

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Robin Williams attends the 'Bengal Tiger at The Baghdad Zoo' Meet & Greet during Rehearsals at The New 42nd Street Studios in New York City.

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Robin Williams attends the 'Bengal Tiger at The Baghdad Zoo' Meet & Greet during Rehearsals at The New 42nd Street Studios in New York City.

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Richie Ridge & Robin Williams attend the 'Bengal Tiger at The Baghdad Zoo' Meet & Greet during Rehearsals at The New 42nd Street Studios in New York City.

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Robin Williams attends the 'Bengal Tiger at The Baghdad Zoo' Meet & Greet during Rehearsals at The New 42nd Street Studios in New York City.

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Robin Williams attends the 'Bengal Tiger at The Baghdad Zoo' Meet & Greet during Rehearsals at The New 42nd Street Studios in New York City.

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Robin Williams attends the 'Bengal Tiger at The Baghdad Zoo' Meet & Greet during Rehearsals at The New 42nd Street Studios in New York City.

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Robin Williams attends the 'Bengal Tiger at The Baghdad Zoo' Meet & Greet during Rehearsals at The New 42nd Street Studios in New York City.

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Robin Williams attends the 'Bengal Tiger at The Baghdad Zoo' Meet & Greet during Rehearsals at The New 42nd Street Studios in New York City.

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Robin Williams attends the 'Bengal Tiger at The Baghdad Zoo' Meet & Greet during Rehearsals at The New 42nd Street Studios in New York City.

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Robin Williams attends the 'Bengal Tiger at The Baghdad Zoo' Meet & Greet during Rehearsals at The New 42nd Street Studios in New York City.

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Robin Williams attends the 'Bengal Tiger at The Baghdad Zoo' Meet & Greet during Rehearsals at The New 42nd Street Studios in New York City.

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Robin Williams.attends the 'Bengal Tiger at The Baghdad Zoo' Meet & Greet during Rehearsals at The New 42nd Street Studios in New York City.

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Moises Kaufman and Robin Williams attend the 'Bengal Tiger at The Baghdad Zoo' Meet & Greet during Rehearsals at The New 42nd Street Studios in New York City.

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Robin Williams attends the 'Bengal Tiger at The Baghdad Zoo' Meet & Greet during Rehearsals at The New 42nd Street Studios in New York City.

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Robin Williams attends the 'Bengal Tiger at The Baghdad Zoo' Meet & Greet during Rehearsals at The New 42nd Street Studios in New York City.

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Moises Kaufman, Robin Williams and Rajiv Joseph attend the 'Bengal Tiger at The Baghdad Zoo' Meet & Greet during Rehearsals at The New 42nd Street Studios in New York City.

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Theatre Marquee unveiling for Robin Williams starring in 'Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo' at the Richard Rogers Theatre in New York City.

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Theatre Marquee unveiling for Robin Williams starring in 'Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo' at the Richard Rogers Theatre in New York City.

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Lobby Cast Board at the Broadway Opening Night Curtain Call for 'Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo' at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York City

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Robin Willams during the Broadway Opening Night Curtain Call for 'Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo' at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York City

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Robin Willams during the Broadway Opening Night Curtain Call for 'Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo' at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York City

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Robin Willams during the Broadway Opening Night Curtain Call for 'Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo' at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York City

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Glenn Davis, Brad Fleischer, Robin Willams, Arian Moayed & Hrach Titizian during the Broadway Opening Night Curtain Call for 'Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo' at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York City

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Robin Willams with playwright Rajiv Joseph & director Moises Kaufman during the Broadway Opening Night Curtain Call for 'Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo' at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York City

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Robin Willams with playwright Rajiv Joseph & director Moises Kaufman during the Broadway Opening Night Curtain Call for 'Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo' at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York City

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Glenn Davis, Brad Fleischer, playwright Rajiv Joseph, Robin Willams, director Moises Kaufman, Arian Moayed & Hrach Titizian during the Broadway Opening Night Curtain Call for 'Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo' at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York City

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Robin Williams & Susan Schneider.attending the Broadway Opening Night After Party for 'Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo' at espace in New York City

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Robin Williams & Susan Schneider.attending the Broadway Opening Night After Party for 'Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo' at espace in New York City

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Robin Williams.attending the Broadway Opening Night After Party for 'Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo' at espace in New York City

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Glenn Davis & Robin Williams.attending the Broadway Opening Night After Party for 'Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo' at espace in New York City

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Brad Fleischer, Glenn Davis, Rajiv Joseph, Robin Williams, Moises Kaufman & Arian Moayed.attending the Broadway Opening Night After Party for 'Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo' at espace in New York City

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Robin Williams.attending the Broadway Opening Night After Party for 'Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo' at espace in New York City

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Robin Williams attending the Broadway Opening Night After Party for 'Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo' at espace in New York City

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Robin Williams.attending the Opening Night Performance of 'That Championship Season' at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre in New York City.

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Robin Williams.attending the Opening Night Performance of 'That Championship Season' at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre in New York City.

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Robin Williams.attending the Opening Night Performance of 'That Championship Season' at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre in New York City.

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Robin Williams.attending the Broadway Opening Night Performance of 'Catch Me If You Can' at the Neil Simon Theatre in New York City.

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Robin Williams.attending the Broadway Opening Night Performance of 'Catch Me If You Can' at the Neil Simon Theatre in New York City.

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Andrea Mariin, Martin Short, Shirley MacLaine, Guest & Robin Williams.attending the Broadway Opening Night Performance of 'Catch Me If You Can' at the Neil Simon Theatre in New York City.

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Bus Billboard for Robin Williams starring in the CBS Comedy 'The Crazy Ones' on November 29, 2013 in New York City.

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Bus Billboard for Robin Williams starring in the CBS Comedy 'The Crazy Ones' on November 29, 2013 in New York City.

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Robin Williams pictured in New York City in 1985.

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Times Square pays tribute to Robin Williams as Broadway dims the lights to honor his life and career on August 13, 2014 in New York City.

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Times Square pays tribute to Robin Williams as Broadway dims the lights to honor his life and career on August 13, 2014 in New York City.



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