Favourite Robin Williams moments

Oscar-winning actor and comedian Robin Williams, 63, has died after a battle with depression, triggering an outpouring of anguished tributes to one of the most beloved entertainers of his generation. In remembrance, SBS has compiled some of his best moments.

mrs doubtfire

Mrs. Doubtfire (1993): In one his biggest hits, Williams hid beneath copious amounts of make-up to go undercover as an aging female maid in order to spend time with his estranged children. The actor earned a Golden Globe and actually planned to reprise the role in an upcoming sequel before his untimely death.

 

Robin Williams shot to fame for his madcap standup act and his offbeat alien Mork, but his most famous roles showed a depth of pain behind the comedian's mask.

The wildly popular funnyman, whose career spanned more than three decades, was known for rapid-fire, stream-of-consciousness improvisations and impersonations.

On screen, his characters were often offbeat and eccentric - from the zany alien Mork from the planet Ork, the television role in the 1970s that first catapulted him to fame, to the divorced dad who transforms himself into a elderly British nanny in Mrs Doubtfire.

His skill at imitating voices was often showcased - as in his portrayal of the genie in the 1992 Disney adaptation of Aladdin, in which his character runs through a string of celebrity impressions.

But he also found success in darker roles, including an Oscar-winning turn as psychologist Sean Maguire, a Vietnam veteran and widower who counsels troubled genius Will Hunting.

In remembrance, SBS has compiled some of his best moments.

1998 Academy Awards acceptance speech - Best Supporting Actor for 'Good Will Hunting'

Interview with Michael Parkinson in 2002

Mrs Doubtfire

Jumanji

The Angriest Man in Brooklyn

Good Morning Vietnam

Dead Poets Society

Hook

Patch Adams

Good Will Hunting

Aladdin



And one more clip for good measure:
Readers seeking support and information about suicide prevention can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14, Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467 or Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800.


Have we missed any? What are your favourite Robin Williams moments?

 


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