Robin Williams' performances touched hearts, made viewers belly laugh, cry into their pillows, and embrace their little spark of madness. His voice could be bellowing or squeaky and high pitched and he had a quiver of accents from around the globe.
From his roles in dramas, thrillers, comedies, sci-fi, and family films, Williams did it all. His voice acting was second to none and incredibly impressive, creating characters within seconds of improvisation. He inspired many, and so fans have taken to fan art as just one of the ways to pay tribute to the actor and comedian.
10 Healing With Humor
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"What's wrong with death sir? What are we so mortally afraid of? Why can't we treat death with a certain amount of humanity and dignity, and decency, and God forbid, maybe even humor? Death is not the enemy gentlemen. If we're going to fight a disease, let's fight one of the most terrible diseases of all, indifference."
Patch Adams (1998) was about the impact each human being has on another and the responsibility of doctors to care for their patients with humanity, for compassion to be contagious. It was about service to others and the desire to create positive change.
9 O Captain, My Captain
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"We don't read and write poetry because it's cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion. And medicine, law, business, engineering, these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love, these are what we stay alive for."
Dead Poets Society (1989) gave audiences one of Williams' most memorable performances of an influential teacher named John Keating.
8 Genie Tribute
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This beautifully moving fan art pays homage to Robin William's role as Genie in Disney's Aladdin (1992). Genie was the friend everyone wished they had. He was supportive, encouraging, magical, wonderful, kind, funny, and wasn't afraid to speak the truth.
Williams was incredible in his performance, switching from one voice to the next with speed, efficiently, and with flawless comic timing.
7 Mrs. Doubtfire
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Mrs. Doubtfire had an accent attempted by many in an effort to replicate the comedic genius of Williams. His transformation into the character was shown in a musical montage, accompanied by a reveal scene that had viewers in disbelief. Robin Williams's transition from one character to the other was seamless.
His role as an "old granny who can hip-hop, be-bop, dance 'til you drop, and yo, yo, make a wicked cup of cocoa," involved hijinks, deception, and one's man's mission to spend time with his family. Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) followed a family and their relationship with divorce with comedy and sensitivity.
6 One Man, Many Faces
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Whether it was a lovable and unusual character, like Jack from Jack (1996), a Disney character, like Peter Pan from Hook (1991), or a passionate medic, like Hunter Adams from Patch Adams (1998), Williams could captivate anyone.
A fraction of the films he performed in include: Jumanji (1995), Good Morning, Vietnam (1987), The Birdcage (1996), Flubber (1997), Happy Feet (2006), Bicentennial Man (1999), Night At The Museum (2006), and One Hour Photo (2002).
5 Fender
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What is Robots (2005) without Fender? He was a lively, rusty pain to Rodney, and the two soon became best friends. Robin Williams's distinctive vocals and flair for dramatic emphasis made Fender an audience favorite.
The artist of this fan art accompanied the piece with a caption. "This is the character who I felt like depicting. I'm not entirely sure why. I think part of it spoke to me because of the concept of "outmodes" and how something can look so beautiful on the outside but have so much sorrow on the inside."
4 Sean Maguire
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"The only feeling of real loss is when you love someone more than you love yourself." Good Will Hunting (1997) was a moving drama that placed Williams in the role of psychiatrist Dr. Sean Maguire. With many of his roles, Williams would use improvisation to explore and play with his character.
In this film, there is a moment where Sean Maguire mentions that his wife used to fart in her sleep. It was an unexpected improvisation that made Matt Damon whistle with breathy laughter and the camera shake from a crew member's reaction. This film won Williams the Academy Award for The Best Supporting Actor.
3 Peter Pan
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Hook (1991) is a film of fantasy and family. It explores the reality of a world where Peter Pan grows up and leaves Neverland, only to return when his children are taken by Captain Hook.
This artist has created a fan art piece in which Robin Williams's portrayal of the famous and familiar character is brought to life. There is a cheeky twinkle in his eyes and a sense of adventure and mischief.
2 Patch Adams
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Although Williams is known for his comedic inclinations, he was incredibly versatile and had the ability to bring humanity, love, and loss to his characters. His interpretation of his characters was raw and had depth and he could connect with audience members as if screens were windows, portals, to a shared moment.
"I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where. I love you straightforwardly without complexities or pride. I love you because I know no other way than this. So close that your hand, on my chest, is my hand. So close that when you close your eyes, I fall asleep."
1 Mork From Ork
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"Na-Nu, Na-Nu," was a phrase famous of Williams' character of Mork, from the television sitcom Mork and Mindy (1978 - 1982). Mork was an alien from the planet Ork, whose mission on Earth was to learn about the life of humans. He would report his learnings to Orson, his supervisor.
Mork was a wild character whose alien personality allowed Williams's creativity to blossom on screen. He would sit on his head, put on different voices, drink with his finger, and make a variety of noises.
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June 26, 2020 at 05:30AM
