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The Films of Robin Williams

Author : Johnson Cheu

Publisher : McFarland

Page : 243 pages

File Size : 17,74 MB

Release : 2019-05-30

Category : Performing Arts

ISBN : 1476667330

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From his first appearance as Mork from Ork on the 1970s sitcom Happy Days, Robin Williams was heralded as a singular talent. In the pre-cable television era, he was one of the few performers to successfully transition from TV to film. An Oscar-winning actor and preternaturally quick-witted comedian, Williams became a cultural icon, leaving behind a large and varied body of work when he unexpectedly took his own life in 2014. This collection of new essays brings together a range of perspectives on Williams and his oeuvre, including beloved hits like Mrs. Doubtfire, Good Morning, Vietnam, Good Will Hunting, The Fisher King, Dead Poets Society and Aladdin. Contributors explore his earlier work (Mork and Mindy, The World According to Garp) and his political and satirical films (Moscow on the Hudson, Toys). Williams's darker, less well-known fare, such as Being Human, One Hour Photo, Final Cut and Boulevard, is also covered. Williams's artistry has become woven into the fabric of our global media culture.



Robin Williams - When the Laughter Stops 1951-2014

Author : Emily Herbert

Publisher : Kings Road Publishing

Page : 194 pages

File Size : 22,28 MB

Release : 2014-10-12

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 1784183393

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With his twinkling eyes, boundless energy and unrivalled natural wit, Robin Williams was the comedian who brought laughter to a generation.Through roles in cherished films such as Mrs. Doubtfire, Jumanji, Aladdin and Hook, he became the genial face of family comedy. His child-like enthusiasm was infectious, sweeping viewers away. Allied to his lightning-quick improvisation and ability to riff lewdly off any cue thrown at him, Robin was that rare thing - a true comic genius who appealed to adults and children equally.He could also play it straight, and empathetic depth came to him naturally. A poignant performance in Good Will Hunting won him an Academy Award whilst his masterfully chilling turn in psychological thriller Insomnia shocked audiences and hinted at a darker side.What truly caught the imagination, though, was his good-heartedness. Warmth radiated from him on-screen, but he was legendary for his off-screen acts of selfless generosity. Where most Hollywood A-listers demand outrageous pampering in their contract riders, he always insisted that the production company hire a full quota of homeless people to help make his movies.But behind the laughter lay a deeply troubled man, and tragedy would follow. At midday, on 11 August 2014, Robin Williams was pronounced dead at his California home. The verdict was suicide. He had battled depression and addiction for many years and was allegedly beset by financial difficulties.Virginia Blackburn's sensitive and thoughtful biography celebrates his genius and warmth, but also attempts to understand what could have driven such a gentle and gifted man to so tragic an end. This is Robin Williams, the life, the laughter, and the deep sorrow of the man who made the world smile.



Robin Williams Biography - The Truth Behind The Comedian Genius

Author : Chris Dicker

Publisher : Chris Dicker

Page : 30 pages

File Size : 38,20 MB

Release :

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN :

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What happened to Robin Williams? Why he attempted a suicide? What's the reason behind it? Clearly, Robin was in pain. He successfully managed to hide it all with his indisputable talent as a comedian. This book is about his life, about his embarrassments, about his victories and legacy. We'll always remember a great man of courage, generosity and spirit. In this book, you'll learn more about Robin Williams than what you saw on stage when he performed through the years. It's something that it will enable you to connect with him beyond laughter and jokes. It's the story of his life. After all, behind every joke, there's some sense of truth. Are you ready to learn the truth? Grab your copy now!



Robin

Author : Dave Itzkoff

Publisher : Henry Holt and Company

Page : 400 pages

File Size : 50,91 MB

Release : 2018-05-15

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 1627794255

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From New York Times culture reporter Dave Itzkoff, the definitive biography of Robin Williams – a compelling portrait of one of America’s most beloved and misunderstood entertainers. From his rapid-fire stand-up comedy riffs to his breakout role in Mork & Mindy and his Academy Award-winning performance in Good Will Hunting, Robin Williams was a singularly innovative and beloved entertainer. He often came across as a man possessed, holding forth on culture and politics while mixing in personal revelations – all with mercurial, tongue-twisting intensity as he inhabited and shed one character after another with lightning speed. But as Dave Itzkoff shows in this revelatory biography, Williams’s comic brilliance masked a deep well of conflicting emotions and self-doubt, which he drew upon in his comedy and in celebrated films like Dead Poets Society; Good Morning, Vietnam; The Fisher King; Aladdin; and Mrs. Doubtfire, where he showcased his limitless gift for improvisation to bring to life a wide range of characters. And in Good Will Hunting he gave an intense and controlled performance that revealed the true range of his talent. Itzkoff also shows how Williams struggled mightily with addiction and depression – topics he discussed openly while performing and during interviews – and with a debilitating condition at the end of his life that affected him in ways his fans never knew. Drawing on more than a hundred original interviews with family, friends, and colleagues, as well as extensive archival research, Robin is a fresh and original look at a man whose work touched so many lives.



Robin Williams Web Design Workshop

Author : John Tollett

Publisher :

Page : 392 pages

File Size : 14,29 MB

Release : 2002

Category : Computers

ISBN :

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In this text, Robin Williams takes her lessons on creative design, highly regarded within the graphics community, and applies them to the Web.



The Films of Robin Williams

Author : Johnson Cheu

Publisher : McFarland

Page : 243 pages

File Size : 45,3 MB

Release : 2019-05-28

Category : Performing Arts

ISBN : 1476635633

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From his first appearance as Mork from Ork on the 1970s sitcom Happy Days, Robin Williams was heralded as a singular talent. In the pre-cable television era, he was one of the few performers to successfully transition from TV to film. An Oscar-winning actor and preternaturally quick-witted comedian, Williams became a cultural icon, leaving behind a large and varied body of work when he unexpectedly took his own life in 2014. This collection of new essays brings together a range of perspectives on Williams and his oeuvre, including beloved hits like Mrs. Doubtfire, Good Morning, Vietnam, Good Will Hunting, The Fisher King, Dead Poets Society and Aladdin. Contributors explore his earlier work (Mork and Mindy, The World According to Garp) and his political and satirical films (Moscow on the Hudson, Toys). Williams's darker, less well-known fare, such as Being Human, One Hour Photo, Final Cut and Boulevard, is also covered. Williams's artistry has become woven into the fabric of our global media culture.



Robin Williams

Author : James Diamond

Publisher :

Page : 56 pages

File Size : 30,24 MB

Release : 2016-10-27

Category :

ISBN : 9781539771463

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The Unauthorized Biography of Robin Williams "No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world." - Robin Williams Robin Williams was one of the great comics of the twentieth century, with an unforgettable mania that charged everything from stand-up comedy to Disney films. His improvisations could hurtle from John Wayne to Groucho to space aliens in seconds, leaving audiences weak with laughter. And yet Williams could also tamp down his energy, channeling it into focused, intense performances that established him as a significant dramatic actor in films like Good Will Hunting and One Hour Photo. In this introduction to Williams' life, James Diamond explores the often dark secrets that drove this actor to greatness: the bullying and insecurity, the depression, and the lifelong battle with drugs and alcohol abuse. But from this personal turmoil, Williams found comic and dramatic gold, delighting audiences in everything from Mork and Mindy and Mrs. Doubtfire to Good Morning, Vietnam and Dead Poets Society. Diamond takes us behind the scenes of these films and the actor's personal life alike, showing us the magic and the laughter that infused all of Williams' work. Buy Now to Discover: How the sitcom Happy Days gave Williams his first breakout role. How John Belushi's tragic death inspired Williams to change his life. The feud between Williams and Disney Studios over Aladdin's marketing. The inside scoop on the making of Good Morning, Vietnam; Good Will Hunting; and more. Williams' public battle with Vice President Dan Quayle over the morals of Mrs. Doubtfire. How Williams' five-year-old son helped him pick his movie roles.The often-overlooked genius of Williams' stand-up comedy. Buy Now and Read the True Story of Robin Williams...



Robin Williams

Author : Andy Dougan

Publisher : Da Capo Press

Page : 266 pages

File Size : 31,68 MB

Release : 1999-08-22

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 9781560252139

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A biography written with the benefit of interviews with the actor himself, as well as his co-stars and longtime friends, chronicles his isolated childhood, his rise to fame, and his battle against drug addiction



The Robin Williams Handbook - Everything You Need to Know about Robin Williams

Author : Arlene Gilley

Publisher : Tebbo

Page : 294 pages

File Size : 31,15 MB

Release : 2010-12

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 9781742448343

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Robin McLaurim Williams (born July 21, 1951) is an American actor and comedian. Rising to fame with his role as the alien Mork in the TV series Mork and Mindy, and later stand-up comedy work, Williams has performed in many feature films since 1980. He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the 1997 film Good Will Hunting. He has also won two Emmy Awards, four Golden Globes, two Screen Actors Guild Awards and five Grammy Awards. This book is your ultimate resource for Robin Williams. Here you will find the most up-to-date information, photos, and much more. In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there is to know about his Early life, Career and Personal life right away: Mork & Mindy, Mork, Popeye (film), The World According to Garp (film), The Survivors (1983 film), Moscow on the Hudson, Seize the Day (film), Club Paradise, The Best of Times (film), Good Morning, Vietnam, The Adventures of Baron Munchausen, Dead Poets Society, I'm from Hollywood, Cadillac Man, Awakenings, Dead Again, The Fisher King (movie), Hook (film), Toys (1992 film), Aladdin (1992 Disney film), The Timekeeper, FernGully: The Last Rainforest, Shakes the Clown, Mrs. Doubtfire, Being Human (film), In Search of Dr. Seuss, Aladdin and the King of Thieves, Jumanji (film), To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar, Nine Months, Hamlet (1996 film), Secret agent (disambiguation), Jack (1996 film), The Birdcage, Good Will Hunting, Flubber (film), Deconstructing Harry, Fathers' Day (film), Patch Adams (film), Junket Whore, What Dreams May Come (film), Bicentennial Man (film), Jakob the Liar, Get Bruce, Model Behavior, A.I. Artificial Intelligence, The Rutles 2: Can't Buy Me Lunch, Insomnia (2002 film), Death to Smoochy, One Hour Photo, Noel (film), House of D, The Final Cut (film), The Big White, Robots (film), The Aristocrats (film), Man of the Year (2006 film), Night at the Museum, Happy Feet, Everyone's Hero, RV (film), The Night Listener (film), License to Wed, August Rush, Shrink (film), World's Greatest Dad, Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, Old Dogs (film), Happy Feet 2 Contains selected content from the highest rated entries, typeset, printed and shipped, combining the advantages of up-to-date and in-depth knowledge with the convenience of printed books. A portion of the proceeds of each book will be donated to the Wikimedia Foundation to support their mission.



Gruesome Playground Injuries; Animals Out of Paper; Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo

Author : Rajiv Joseph

Publisher : Catapult

Page : 132 pages

File Size : 18,50 MB

Release : 2010-10-04

Category : Drama

ISBN : 1593763891

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Rajiv Joseph is one of today’s most acclaimed young playwrights. The winner of numerous awards, including an NEA Award for Best Play and a Whiting Writers Award, he is an artist to watch. This volume gathers together for the first time his three major works to date. Included herein are his latest play, Gruesome Playground Injuries, which charts the intersection of two lives using scars, wounds, and calamity as the mile markers to explore why people hurt themselves to gain another’s love and the cumulative effect of such damage; Animals Out of Paper, a subtle, elegant, yet bracing examination of the artistic impulse and those in its thrall, which follows a world-famous origamist as she becomes the unwitting mentor to a troubled young prodigy, even as she must deal with her own loss of inspiration; and Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo, a darkly comedic drama that looks on as the lives of two American soldiers, an Iraqi translator, and a tiger intersect on the streets of Baghdad.