Here’s a guy who was a comedic genius, but he could play any type of role from action, drama, and sci-fi. He was a special type of person that lit up the screen each time you saw him. Here are 5 interesting facts about Robin Williams.
He Started Comedy in Church
After leaving Julliard, he was right back in his hometown of San Francisco. He couldn’t get a gig but saw an opportunity at a comedy workshop at the bottom of a Lutheran church.
He Was a Trailblazer for Celebrities to Become Voiceovers
Voiceovers were meant for a specific caliber of people. However, “Aladdin” changed it all when took on the role of “Genie.” From that 1992 role, many more big-name celebrities did voice acting from “Lion King” to “Shrek.”
He and Billy Crystal Were Great Friends
In fact, they used to talk on the phone for hours. They had a close friendship from 1986 up until Williams’ death in 2013.
Williams Helped Ethan Hawke Get an Agent
Williams was apparently tough on a young Hawke in “Dead Poets Society”, but saw the potential in the kid. After Hawke went back to school, he received a phone call from Williams’ agent to possibly represent him. Apparently, he still has the same agent after 20+ years.
Williams’ Role As “Mork” Was By Chance
Apparently, someone else was up for the role of “Mork” in “The Happy Days” episode ‘My Favorite Orkan.’ The script was pretty bad, but Williams had the comedic time and quirkiness to play the role. This one episode led to the “Mork & Mindy” spinoff from 1978-1982.
