Robin McLaurin Williams 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, Williams is regarded as one of the greatest comedians of all time.
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Full Name
Robin McLaurin Williams
Date of birth
July 21, 1951
Place of birth
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Ancestry
English, German, French, Welsh, Irish, Scottish
Family
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Father
Robert Fitzgerald Williams
Mother
Laurie McLaurin (née Janin)
Siblings
No siblings
Spouses
Valerie Velardi (1978-1988), Marsha Garces Williams (1989-2010), Susan Schneider (2011-2014)
Partners
None
Children
Zelda Williams, Cody Williams, and Zachary Williams
Grandparents
Anselm J. McLaurin (great-great-grandfather)
Notable Relatives
None
Personal Life Milestones
Year
Milestone
1978
Starred in the TV show "Mork & Mindy"
1980
Made his film debut in "Popeye"
1987
Nominated for an Academy Award for "Good Morning, Vietnam"