Robin Williams (July 21, 1951 – August 11, 2014) was a famous actor and comedian. Starting as a stand-up comedian in San Francisco and Los Angeles in the mid-1970s, he is credited with leading San Francisco’s comedy renaissance. After rising to fame as Mork in the sitcom Mork & Mindy (1978–82), Williams went on to establish a career in both stand-up comedy and feature film acting. He was known for his improvisational skills.
On August 11, 2014, after a long history of depression, Williams committed suicide at his home in Paradise Cay, Marin County, California.
