The ingenious Robin Williams does not need to be represented. The actor is known to absolutely everyone whose childhood was in the 90s. Throughout his career, he starred in more than 90 films. In his filmography there are also tragic roles. However, comedic images were more remembered by the audience. But what was he like outside the set? The article will discuss the most interesting facts from the life of Robin Williams.
Robin Williams was very shy in his youth. He lacked communication. But everything has changed in high school. Robin began attending a drama class. Thanks to this, he gained confidence in himself.
Success did not come to him right away. At first, there was not enough money. Therefore, Robin Williams had to speak on the streets of New York in the image of a mime.
Christopher Reeve, Gorilla Coco and the Soldiers
Robin Williams tried to support loved ones, to make them laugh even in the most difficult situations. The story of actor Christopher Reeve is a prime example of this. The famous actor unsuccessfully fell off his horse and was paralyzed below his neck. He was in complete despair. Lying in the hospital, he became more and more depressed every day.
The best friend came to the rescue - Robin Williams. To make Christopher laugh, he “turned” into a crazy Russian proctologist who burst into the actor’s room to conduct a rectal check. Thanks to the efforts of Robin, Christopher smiled for the first time since the tragedy.
Robin Williams could not only make people laugh. Another "victim" of the comedian was the most intelligent gorilla Coco in the world. A tragedy occurred in her life - a close friend died. And at the time of the meeting with Robin, she was depressed. But could this actor stop it? He did everything possible to make the gorilla, who not only understood English, but also mastered sign language, smiled.
The legendary actor and comedian was a pacifist. However, he could not refuse when he was invited to speak to the soldiers. He made 6 trips to the military bases of America. He addressed a 90, 000th audience. Once he even changed his schedule to address the soldiers.
A group of foot soldiers could not attend Robin’s performance, as required to patrol the territory. As a result, the comedian waited for their return to repeat his speech.
Voice actor
In 1992, the animated film "Aladdin" was released. The genie spoke in the voice of Robin Williams. Despite the fact that the film raised more than $ 500 million, the actor received only $ 75 thousand for his work.
The reason for such a low fee was special conditions. Robin agreed to voice the character of the cartoon only if his voice would not be used to sell any product.
According to Robin himself, he wanted to do something for his children, to become part of an animated film. But he was not going to sell toys and various services.
Addictions and love for bicycles
Robin Williams came to success, dramatically changing the lifestyle. The actor began to use alcoholic beverages and drugs. However, over time, he realized that it was necessary to change life. The death of a friend, actor John Belushi, prompted him to such a decision. John died due to an overdose.
Dealing with your addictions was hard. Subsequently, Robin often said that cycling helped him in this. He loved riding so much that he even trained under the guidance of Lance Armstrong.
When Robin Williams died, all in all his bikes were sold. Funds received from the sale went to the accounts of several charitable organizations.
Last words and misdiagnosis
When several years have passed since the death of the great comedian, Susan decided to voice his last words.
When the wife went to bed, Robin went into the room, wished good night and went out. Then he went back in, picked up the iPad, said “Good night, sweetheart” and left. These words are the last.
A year after Robin's death, it became known that the diagnosis was incorrect. The actor did not suffer from Parkinson's disease. Most likely he had dementia with Levi's bodies - a disease that can be stopped.
"If paradise exists, it would be great to know that they are laughing."
