Robin Williams's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Robin Williams.
Robin Williams was a highly celebrated American actor and comedian, renowned for his exceptional improvisational talent and diverse character portrayals across both comedic and dramatic roles. Widely considered one of the greatest comedians ever, he earned numerous prestigious awards, including an Academy Award, multiple Primetime Emmy and Golden Globe Awards, Grammy Awards and Screen Actors Guild Awards. His contributions to the entertainment industry were further recognized with the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2005.
1979: Grammy Award
In 1979, Robin Williams won a Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album for "Reality...What a Concept", a recording of his live show at the Copacabana in New York City.
1987: Starred in Good Morning, Vietnam and Sketch Comedy Special
In 1987, Robin Williams appeared in the sketch comedy special Carol, Carl, Whoopi and Robin alongside Carol Burnett, Carl Reiner, and Whoopi Goldberg. He also starred in Good Morning, Vietnam, earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his role as Adrian Cronauer, a radio shock jock during the Vietnam War in 1965.
1987: Oscar-Nominated Role in Good Morning, Vietnam
In 1987, Robin Williams received an Oscar nomination for his role in "Good Morning, Vietnam".
1987: Won Golden Globe for Good Morning, Vietnam
In 1987, Robin Williams won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor—Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for his role in Good Morning, Vietnam.
1989: Oscar-Nominated Role in Dead Poets Society
In 1989, Robin Williams received an Oscar nomination for his role in "Dead Poets Society".
1991: Oscar-Nominated Role in The Fisher King
In 1991, Robin Williams received an Oscar nomination for his role in "The Fisher King".
1991: Won Golden Globe for The Fisher King
In 1991, Robin Williams won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor—Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for his role in The Fisher King.
1992: Won Golden Globe for Aladdin vocal work
In 1992, Robin Williams won the Special Golden Globe Award for Vocal Work in a Motion Picture for his role as Genie in Aladdin.
1993: Won Golden Globe for Mrs. Doubtfire
In 1993, Robin Williams won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor—Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for his role in Mrs. Doubtfire.
1997: Won Academy Award for Good Will Hunting
In 1997, Robin Williams won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Good Will Hunting.
2004: Ranked on Comedy Central's list
In 2004, Robin Williams was voted 13th on Comedy Central's list of "100 Greatest Stand-ups of All Time."
2005: Received Cecil B. DeMille Award
In 2005, Robin Williams received the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award.
2009: Named a Disney Legend
In 2009, Robin Williams was named a Disney Legend.
May 2022: Inducted into the National Comedy Center
In May 2022, Robin Williams was inducted into the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, New York.
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