Robin Williams Dogs

# Robin Williams was a renowned comedian and actor, famous for his improvisational skills and a wide range of performances from the lovable alien in Mork & Mindy to the inspiring teacher in Dead Poets Society.

# Williams started as a stand-up comedian in San Francisco and Los Angeles in the mid-1970s before rising to fame on television.

# He attended Juilliard School alongside Christopher Reeve, with whom he maintained a close friendship until Reeve's passing.

# Williams won his first and only Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Dr. Sean Maguire in Good Will Hunting. He co-starred with Matt Damon and Ben Affleck in Good Will Hunting.

# Beyond his Oscar win, Robin Williams received several nominations throughout his career, including three other Academy Award nominations for Good Morning, Vietnam, Dead Poets Society, and The Fisher King.

# His filmography includes an impressive range of roles, from the voice of the Genie in Disney's Aladdin to his dramatic performance in Awakenings alongside Robert De Niro.

# In recognition of his contributions to film and television, Robin Williams was honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the Golden Globes in 2005.

# Despite his comedic genius, Williams struggled with depression and substance abuse for much of his life, a battle that he spoke about openly in an attempt to help others. He sadly passed away on August 11, 2014.