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Veteran film and television comedic actor Robin Williams was found dead on Monday. He was 63.

The cause of death is believed to be suicide via asphyxiation, according to the coroner’s office in Tiburon, Calif. He was found in his home.

According to his publicist, who confirmed the news, the actor had been battling depression of late and recently entered 12-step rehab stint for drug abuse.

His wife Susan Schneider said in a statement, “I am utterly heartbroken. On behalf of Robin’s family, we are asking for privacy during our time of profound grief. As he is remembered, it is our hope the focus will not be on Robin’s death, but on the countless moments of joy and laughter he gave to millions.”

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Robin McLaurin Williams was born on July 21, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois, a great-great-grandson of Mississippi Governor and Senator Anselm J. McLaurin. Robin briefly studied political science, before enrolling at Juilliard School to study theatre. After he left Juilliard, he performed in nightclubs where he was discovered for the role of Mork on an episode of Happy Days (1974) and the subsequent spin-off Mork & Mindy (1978). Williams’ wild comic talent involves a great deal of improvisation, following in the footsteps of his idol Jonathan Winters. Williams has also proven to be an effective dramatic actor and received an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in Good Will Hunting (1997).

Born:

  • July 21, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois, USA

Died:

  • August 11, 2014 (age 63) in Tiburon, California, USA

Films

  • Absolutely Anything (post-production)
  • 2014 Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (post-production)
  • 2014 Merry Friggin’ Christmas (post-production)
  • 2014 The Angriest Man in Brooklyn
  • 2014 Boulevard
  • 2013-2014 The Crazy Ones (TV Series)
  • 2013 Robin Williams in Multiple Exposures (Short)
  • 2013 The Face of Love
  • 2013 ILee Daniels’ The Butler
  • 2013 The Big Wedding
  • 2012 Louie (TV Series)
  • 2012 Wilfred (TV Series)
  • 2011 Happy Feet Two
  • 2009 IOld Dogs
  • 2009 Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
  • 2009 IWorld’s Greatest Dad
  • 2009 Shrink
  • 2008 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (TV Series)
  • 2007 August Rush
  • 2007 License to Wed
  • 2006 Night at the Museum
  • 2006 Happy Feet
  • 2006 Man of the Year
  • 2006 Everyone’s Hero
  • 2006 RV
  • 2006 The Night Listener
  • 2005 The Big White
  • 2005 Robots
  • 2004 Noel
  • 2004 House of D
  • 2004 The Final Cut
  • 2003 Life with Bonnie (TV Series)
  • 2003 Freedom: A History of Us (TV Series documentary)
  • 2002 Insomnia
  • 2002 Death to Smoochy
  • 2002 One Hour Photo
  • 2001 A.I. Artificial Intelligence
  • 1999 Bicentennial Man
  • 1999 Jakob the Liar
  • 1999 L.A. Doctors (TV Series)
  • 1998 Disney’s Math Quest with Aladdin (Video Game)
  • 1998 Patch Adams
  • 1998 What Dreams May Come
  • 1998 One Saturday Morning (TV Series)
  • 1997 Great Minds Think for Themselves (TV Series)
  • 1997 Good Will Hunting
  • 1997 Flubber
  • 1997 Deconstructing Harry
  • 1997 Fathers’ Day
  • 1997 Friends (TV Series)
  • 1996 Hamlet
  • 1996 The Secret Agent
  • 1996 Aladdin and the King of Thieves (Video)
  • 1996 Jack
  • 1996 The Birdcage
  • 1995 Jumanji
  • 1995 Aladdin on Ice (TV Movie)
  • 1995 To Wong Foo Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar
  • 1995 Nine Months
  • 1994 In Search of Dr. Seuss (TV Movie)
  • 1992-1994 The Larry Sanders Show (TV Series)
  • 1994 Being Human
  • 1994 Homicide: Life on the Street (TV Series)
  • 1993 Mrs. Doubtfire
  • 1992 Toys
  • 1992 Aladdin
  • 1992 From Time to Time (Short)
  • 1992 FernGully: The Last Rainforest
  • 1991 Rabbit Ears: The Fool and the Flying Ship (Video short)
  • 1991 A Wish for Wings That Work (TV Short)
  • 1991 Hook
  • 1991 The Fisher King
  • 1991 Shakes the Clown
  • 1991 Dead Again
  • 1990 Awakenings
  • 1990 Cadillac Man
  • 1989 Dead Poets Society
  • 1988 Portrait of a White Marriage
  • 1988 Rabbit Ears: Pecos Bill (Video)
  • 1988 The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
  • 1987 Jonathan Winters: On the Ledge (TV Movie)
  • 1987 Good Morning, Vietnam
  • 1987 Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam (TV Movie documentary)
  • 1986 Seize the Day
  • 1986 Club Paradise
  • 1986 The Best of Times
  • 1984 Pryor’s Place (TV Series)
  • 1984 Moscow on the Hudson
  • 1983 The Survivors
  • 1982 SCTV Network (TV Series)
  • 1982 Mork & Mindy/Laverne & Shirley/Fonz Hour (TV Series)
  • 1982 Faerie Tale Theatre (TV Series)
  • 1982 The World According to Garp
  • 1978-1982 Mork & Mindy (TV Series)
  • 1980 Popeye
  • 1979 Out of the Blue (TV Series)
  • 1978-1979 Happy Days (TV Series)
  • 1978 America 2-Night (TV Series)
  • 1977 Eight Is Enough (TV Series)
  • 1977 Laugh-In (TV Series)
  • 1977 The Richard Pryor Show (TV Series)
  • 1977 Can I Do It ‘Till I Need Glasses?

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