Robin Williams is known to many film lovers as a great comedian. However, there are many dramatic films in his filmography. This is Peter Pan, who has grown old, but has never been able to become an adult. It is also a robot that has strong and tender feelings for its owner. This is the father who disguised himself as a woman to see his children. This is also a loving husband who, for the sake of his wife, was not afraid to go down to hell. Robin Williams' masterful roles will forever remain the benchmark of art.
The brilliant actor was born on July 21. This event took place in 1951 in Chicago. His father was a successful Ford manager and his mother was a former famous model. In addition to him, the family already had four children from previous marriages. In connection with the activities of his father, the family had to move frequently. Little Robin found it difficult to get used to moving and constantly changing conditions.
Wealth and noble birth did not bring him happiness. The boy felt lonely and grew up very withdrawn. This was also facilitated by its excessive completeness. He even had to visit a psychologist.
But over time, everything changed. In 1963, the family of the future actor decided to move to Detroit. There my father bought a huge mansion. Robin entered a private school. The first academic successes appeared. Robin was elected president of the class. Natural wit and innate artistry helped to overcome complexes and adolescent shyness. The young man became one of the most popular in the school. After graduation, the boy entered the Claremont Men's College at the Faculty of Political Science. But he never succeeded in becoming a diplomat.
Williams' entire life changed radically when he became a member of the drama studio. All productions with his participation were a great success. Robin decided to leave political science and study acting. In 1973 he entered the Juilliard School of Art in New York. One of Robin's new friends here was Christopher Reeve.
He lived in the same room with Kevin Conroy. This environment contributed to the further development of his talent. During his studies, Robin often performed in nightclubs with humorous programs. As a result, the producers noticed him and began to offer roles. Thus began a brilliant acting career.
Personal life
Robin Williams has married several times. His first wife was model Valeria Vilardi. The marriage with her was concluded in 1978. The relationship lasted 10 years. From the marriage, the actor has a son, Zakaria Tim.
The second wife was the nanny of his son Marsha Grases. In this union, the daughter Zelda and the son of Cowley Alan appeared. The couple created a joint film company, which later released the famous film "Mrs. Doubtfire". But in 2008, Robin and Marsha broke up. The reason for the unsuccessful family life was Robin's addiction to alcohol and drugs, which appeared along with incredible popularity.
After the second divorce, Robin was treated for a long time for depression and alcohol addiction, which he could no longer cope with on his own. In 2011, he entered into a third marriage with designer Susan Schneider. Williams hoped that a new family would save him from severe depression, but this did not happen.
Tragedy
In early August 2014, the great actor was found dead in his own home. He was only 63 years old. The cause of death was cited as suffocation due to suicide. It was not possible to revive the actor. So sadly ended the life of "the funniest man in the world."
Why did the actor decide to commit suicide? According to the investigation, the main reason was chronic depression. In addition, Robin showed signs of an early stage of Parkinson's disease.
It was rumored that alcoholism and drugs played a significant role in the appearance of depression. However, during the toxicological examination, it was revealed that there were no traces of drugs or alcohol in the actor's blood.
Robin Williams regularly took a variety of drugs for Parkinson's disease. And it was the combination of these drugs that could cause depression.
In 2015, Susan Schneider noted in an interview that Robin clearly understood that he would soon die due to illness. He didn't want to completely lose his mind and turn into a helpless old man.
"Seize the moment, make your life extraordinary, it passes too quickly" - this phrase Robin Williams repeated very often in the last few months of his life.
