Robin Williams was one of the greatest comic geniuses of his time. He was always thinking on his feet and coming up with joke after joke, making people laugh so hard they would cry. The skilled way he effortlessly shifted from character to character in his stand-up was without comparison. He also brought some of the Hollywood's most beloved characters to life.
I first started to love the work of the late Robin Williams at the age of seven when I watched Mrs. Doubtfire with my friends at their cabin. It soon became a tradition and we would watch it every summer and laugh just as hard as the first time at Williams' hilarious portrayal of a father so desperate to spend time with his kids that he dresses up as an old woman and becomes their nanny. From that time on I began to watch more and more of his movies, truly appreciating the many diverse roles he played. Williams astounded audiences when he showed that his talent was not confined to comedy. He also successfully played many dramatic and serious roles such as those in Good Will Hunting and Dead Poet's Society.
Robin Williams will always be remembered as one of Hollywood's most beloved actors and comedians. For forty years, he ruled the comedy world, and now his liveliness and brilliance will long be memorialized in his many films. In the words of Billy Crystal, Williams was more than just an amazing actor, "he was supportive, protective, and loving." Robin Williams was a compassionate man who truly wanted to make people smile with his work, and he will not be soon forgotten.
