Robin williams biography comedy club

He was a comic genius who had only one speed – full throttle. From the moment he burst into our lives as an alien on Happy Days, he amazed us with a range of talent that left us breathless.

Yet, behind the manic shtick of Robin Williams was a man who was deeply plagued by depression. He had other demons, such as alcohol and cocaine. Still he kept us entertained to the very end, which made it all the more unfathomable to his legion of fans and admirers when he took his life, at the age of 63.

Robin McLaurin Williams came into the world on July 21st, 1951.

Robin williams parents

Born at St. Luke’s Hospital in Chicago, Illinois he was the only child of Laurie and Robert Williams. The family was wealthy, with Robert being a senior executive at the Ford Motor Company. Laurie was a former model and part-time actress.

Much of Robin’s formative years were spent alone in the huge mansion that was his home.

In order to cope with his loneliness he created characters and conversations in his head. He