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When news of the death of popular comedian Robin Williams hit the world in 2014, many fans couldn’t believe it. Their shock was all the greater when it was discovered that it was a suicide. Why did you take your own life and which roles will make you live on, at least in the film?
What was behind the suicide of a famous and successful actor?
When ten years ago, 11.8. 2014, the news of the death of Robin Williams spread around the world, few people at the time suspected that the actor suffered from dementia. There was much speculation in the media that the reason for the suicide was debt, alcohol addiction and depression. Only later was it discovered that the actor had begun to show the initial symptoms of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease. So Robin Williams was very well aware that he was beginning to lose himself, and suicide became the only way out for him.
Take a look into the life of a brilliant actor
You will learn about not only the last moments of Robin Williams’ life and what he had to go through in the documentary Robin’s Wishwhich was released in 2020.
Another documentary that is definitely worth seeing is Robin Williams: Mind in the palm of your hand. It is an intimate and heart-wrenching portrait of a man considered one of the world’s most popular and inventive comedians.
But let’s go back to the beginning of his acting career and focus on the pictures that made him a legend.
The world according to Garp
A movie was made in 1982 The world according to Garpwhich arose based on the book of the same name by John Irving. It starred Robin Williams and his mother was played by Glenn Close, who was actually only 4 years older than him.
Good morning, Vietnam
In the 1970s and 1980s, many films were made in America about the Vietnam War. One of the most successful pictures is Good morning, Vietnam. This act describes the situation in Saigon in the mid-1960s with a considerable amount of exaggeration. Robin Williams played a loquacious radio host in the film and he was in his element when playing.
Dead Poets Society
The low-key film, which won the attention of critics and audiences, and became a story about the freedom of the spirit revolves around the character of teacher John Keating. He becomes a new addition to the teaching staff at an all-boys academy in Vermont and becomes both a role model and a good friend to his students. A snapshot Dead Poets Society he portrays the teacher that each of us would like to have at school.
Fisher King
In 1991, Robin Williams and Jeff Bridges met in front of the camera in a film Fisher King. Parry’s character, played by Williams, lives on the fringes of society and acts like a fool. But he will get it from the audience warm welcome and compassion. This film shows them how gifted and versatile an actor Robin Williams was.
Dad in a skirt
An unforgettable comedy that has been forever etched in the hearts of Czech viewers, that is Dad in a skirt. Daniel Hillard is a gifted voice impersonator who gets fired from his job, his wife files for divorce, and he can only see his children once a week. That’s when he comes up with the idea of creating a cute elderly Mrs. Doubtfire. This innocent decision subsequently leads to a series of comic events.
Jumanji
In 1995, a popular film was made Jumanji. A mysterious board game draws Alan Parrish into its world, who has been waiting 26 long years for release. Compared to the remake with Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black and Kevin Hart, this is really a thrilling and sometimes downright terrifying spectacle.
Good Will Hunting
The movie for which Robin Williams rightfully took home the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor – that is Good Will Hunting. The role of the therapist Sean Maguire was really convincing in Williams’ performance and he and Matt Damon created it together cult act.
Robin Williams has had many notches on his acting record throughout his life. In addition to the mentioned films, the audience also fell in love with him in the film Flubberchills went from his role in the film Express photo and his participation in the trilogy is also unforgettable Night at the Museum. Which film with this brilliant actor is your favorite?
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