How Did Robin Williams Influence His Career?

Robin Williams comedian and actor came into the world on 21 July 1951. Born in Chicago, Illinois to former model Laura and Ford Motor executive Robert. Williams was bullied during childhood for being chubby. He would often spend much of his time playing alone in the family's large home to avoid his tormentors. Eventually, he conquered his overweight label by joining the wrestling and tracks teams. Realizing he could make the other children laugh as a way of gaining respect from them.

Williams father took early retirement when he was 16 and they moved to California. Where he finished his education at Redwood High School. After graduation, Williams attended Claremont Men's College, studying political science and playing soccer. He took lessons
The following year, Valerie hired Marsha Garces to be nanny to Zachary. By 1987, Valerie and Williams had separated and Marsha became his assistant. Travelling with him before the pair fell in love and married in 1989. Going on to have two children together - Zelda Rae and Cody Alan.

Three films were released starring Williams in 1988, 'The Adventures of Baron Munchausen', 'Rabbit Ears: Pecos Bill' and 'Portrait of a White Marriage'. Yet, it wasn't until the following year that he would firmly grab the critic's attention. Once more with his star turn as a maverick teacher in 'Dead Poet's Society'. 1990 saw Williams star in 'Cadillac Man', 'Back to Neverland' and 'Awakenings'. His performance as doctor Oliver Sacks alongside Robert De Niro was celebrated as being one of his most moving and heartfelt to date.

Disney's 'Aladdin' in 1992 was a landmark in establishing the talents of Williams as a voice actor. His performance as one the film's most notable A-list stars carried the box office receipts past $200 million. Following on from the less successful 'Toys' (1992) and ‘'Being Human' (1993). It was Williams' wife Marsha who stumbled upon the script for 'Mrs. Doubt-fire' in 1993. She went on to produce the film. The film was a huge international hit and won Williams a Golden Globe. Plus the achievement of once again making a $200 million
Which followed by roles in 'Shrink' and 'World's Greatest Dad' in 2009. During this period his marital status changed again as Marsha filed for divorce. Citing irreconcilable differences in 2008. Reprising his role as President Roosevelt. Williams teamed up with Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson once more in 'Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian'. Despite mixed reviews from critics, the movie was a commercial success like its predecessor. 'Old Dogs' (2009) also performed well at the box office. Since then he has reprised his voice roles in animated 'Happy Feet Two' in 2011. Which was his only project that year. Williams married his third wife. Graphic designer Susan Schneider, on 23 October 2011 in St Helena,