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Williams, Robin 1952 July 21-
Overview
| Works: | 486
works in
1,347
publications in
11
languages and
83,259
library holdings
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| Genres: | Television specials
Television comedies
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| Roles: | Actor, Performer, Producer, Narrator, Singer, Interviewee, Interviewer, Creator, Instrumentalist |
| Classifications: | pn1997,
791.4372 |
Most widely held works about
Robin Williams
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Most widely held works by
Robin Williams
Dead Poets Society(
visu
)
5
editions published
between
1990
and
2006
in
English
and held by
2,052
libraries
worldwide
English professor John Keating, who, in an age of crew cuts, sport coats and cheerless conformity, inspires his students to live life to the fullest, exclaiming ... "Carpe Diem, lads! Seize the day. Make your lives extraordinary!" The charismatic teacher's emotionally charged challenge is met by his students with irrepressible enthusiasm--changing their lives forever.
Hamlet(
visu
)
4
editions published
between
1997
and
2010
in
English
and held by
1,937
libraries
worldwide
In this first-ever full-text film of William Shakespeare's work, the Prince of Denmark, Hamlet, returns home to find his father murdered and his mother remarrying the murderer. Meanwhile, war is brewing.
August Rush(
visu
)
8
editions published
between
2007
and
2010
in
English
and held by
1,703
libraries
worldwide
A charismatic young Irish guitarist and a sheltered young cellist have a chance encounter one magical night above New York's Washington Square. They are soon torn apart, leaving in their wake an infant, August Rush, orphaned by circumstance. Now performing on the streets of New York City and cared for by a mysterious stranger, August uses his remarkable musical talent to seek the parents from whom he was separated at birth.
Patch Adams(
visu
)
30
editions published
between
1998
and
2009
in
5
languages
and held by
1,685
libraries
worldwide
Patch Adams is a doctor who doesn't look, act or think like other doctors. For Patch, humor is the best medicine, and he's willing to do just about anything to make his patients laugh-- even if it means risking his own career. Based on a true story.
Aladdin(
visu
)
14
editions published
between
1992
and
2004
in
3
languages
and held by
1,647
libraries
worldwide
Set in the mythical city of Agrabah, the story follows a street-smart peasant, Aladdin, and his mischievous pet monkey, Abu, through magical adventures.
Night at the Museum. Battle of the Smithsonian(
visu
)
6
editions published
in
2009
in
English
and held by
1,625
libraries
worldwide
When the Museum of Natural History is closed for renovations, the museum pieces are moved into federal storage at the famous Smithsonian Institution. It houses the world's largest museum complex with more than 136 million items in its collections. These range from the plane Amelia Earhart flew on her non-stop solo flight across the Atlantic and Al Capone's rap sheet and mug shot to Dorothy's ruby slippers. From Fonzie's leather jacket to Archie Bunker's lounge chair. After stealing a security guard's ID badge, Larry Daley slips into the Archives of the Smithsonian, where Kahmunrah, an evil Pharaoh, comes to life with the reestablishing of The Tablet as a magical force in the museum. It brings the old exhibits and new exhibits to life, and in conflict with each other. Larry enlists the help of Amelia Earheart.
Robots(
visu
)
8
editions published
between
2005
and
2008
in
English and Spanish
and held by
1,616
libraries
worldwide
With the help of his misfit mechanical friends, a small town robot named Rodney embarks on the adventure of a lifetime as he heads for the big city to pursue his dreams and ultimately proves that anyone can shine no matter what they're made of.
Happy feet(
visu
)
3
editions published
in
2007
in
English
and held by
1,596
libraries
worldwide
Emperor Penguins from Antarctica each express their true love with a special heartsong of their own that expresses their very being. However, the misfit Mumble cannot sing. Instead he has an extraordinary talent to tap dance with almost magical energy and expression. Nevertheless, the leadership of the colony fearfully blames the young penguin's unorthodox ways for the lean fishing that threatens them all. Defiant in the face of unjust rejection, Mumble and his true friends set out to find the true cause of the famine. Through the friends trials and perils, Mumble learns many things about his frozen world, not the least of which being that his toe tapping talent may be what he needs to save his people.
Mrs. Doubtfire(
visu
)
45
editions published
between
1993
and
2010
in
English
and held by
1,558
libraries
worldwide
Daniel Hillard is no ordinary father, so when he learns his ex-wife needs a housekeeper, he applies for the job. With the perfect wig, a little makeup and a dress for all occasions, he becomes Mrs. Doubtfire, a devoted British housekeeper who is hired on the spot. Free to be the "woman" he never knew he could be, the disguised Daniel creates a whole new life with his entire family.
Jumanji(
visu
)
27
editions published
between
1995
and
2011
in
5
languages
and held by
1,456
libraries
worldwide
When Alan Parrish discovers a mysterious board game, he doesn't realize its unimaginable powers until he is magically transported into the untamed jungles of Jumanji! There he remains for 26 years until he is freed from the game's spell by two unsuspecting children. Now a grown man, Alan tries to outwit the game's powerful forces.
Aladdin and the king of thieves(
visu
)
9
editions published
between
1993
and
2005
in
3
languages
and held by
1,435
libraries
worldwide
People near and far are heading for Agrabah as the royal wedding of the century is about to take place. But before Aladdin and Jasmine can say "I do," the legendary Forty Thieves spoil everything in a desperate search for the powerful Hand of Midas -- the ultimate treasure that turns all it touches into gold.
Good morning, Vietnam(
visu
)
24
editions published
between
1987
and
2008
in
3
languages
and held by
1,406
libraries
worldwide
"Imported by the Army for an early morning radio show in Vietnam, disc jockey Adrian Cronauer blasts the formerly staid, sanitized airwaves with a constant barrage of rapid-fire humor and the hottest hits from back home. The G.I.'s love him, but the brass is up in arms!"--Container.
Good Will Hunting(
visu
)
2
editions published
between
1997
and
2000
in
English
and held by
1,392
libraries
worldwide
A young working-class genius is hauled back from the brink of self-destruction by a gifted counselor.
RV(
visu
)
9
editions published
in
2006
in
English
and held by
1,349
libraries
worldwide
Bob is determined to combine work and pleasure. He rents a recreational motor home to drive his wife and kids on a scenic vacation to the Colorado Rockies. While trying to enjoy some much needed, quality time with his family, Bob is secretly preparing a presentation for a high-stakes corporate merger. Their dysfunctional road trip leads to repeated encounters with the perky Gornicke family. The Gornicke's don't appear to be too bright, but to Bob, they represent the familial togetherness that Bob was hoping to regain.
Aladdin(
visu
)
8
editions published
between
1992
and
2004
in
4
languages
and held by
1,331
libraries
worldwide
Aladdin is an orphan living on the streets of the city of Agrabah, continually outwitting and avoiding local law enforcement. One day he meets a young girl--also hiding from the guards--who is actually Princess Jasmine, seeking to escape from a disagreement with her father the Sultan about her marriage. He gallantly conceals her, and promptly falls in love. Soon, the Grand Vizier Jafar divines that Aladdin represents the key to his plans, and tricks him into the mysterious Cave of Wonders. Aladdin finds an ornate lamp, and, accidentally comes face-to-face with a blue genie--ready and willing to grant him three wishes. Aladdin, with the help of his sidekicks -- a monkey named Abu and a flying carpet, seeks to win Jasmine's hand, defeat the evil Jafar and his vicious parrot, Iago, and save Agrabah. At the conclusion of his adventures, Aladdin learns that he is a prince where it truly matters most--on the inside.
Man of the year(
visu
)
8
editions published
between
2006
and
2007
in
English and Undetermined
and held by
1,309
libraries
worldwide
Tom Dobbs makes an off-hand comment on his late night talk show that he would be a better president than the leader who currently occupies the White House. A grassroots campaign conducted by his legions of fans finds him unexpectedly ushered into the Oval Office and forced to live up to his promise. Unfortunately for Dobbs, he finds out that his surprise victory was actually the result of a voting computer glitch and not winning the majority vote leaves the outspoken funnyman struggling with the decision to stay the course in the Oval Office or head back behind the microphone where he is truly in his element.
The fisher king(
visu
)
17
editions published
between
1991
and
2008
in
English and Multiple languages
and held by
1,260
libraries
worldwide
A deejay who finds himself penniless is plucked from disaster by a homeless history professor, who lives in a fantasy world full of castles, Red Knights and damsels in distress. Together they begin a modern quest for redemption and the Holy Grail.
Good Will Hunting(
visu
)
28
editions published
between
1996
and
2006
in
English
and held by
1,259
libraries
worldwide
A young working-class genius is hauled back from the brink of self-destruction by a gifted counselor.
Insomnia(
visu
)
5
editions published
in
2002
in
English
and held by
1,159
libraries
worldwide
Crime never sleeps and neither does the veteran LAPD homicide detective invited to Nightmute, Alaska to head a murder investigation there. He finds the investigation disrupted by an ever-shining midnight sun that wreaks sleep-depriving havoc on his body clock. As his consciousness becomes more unstable, he is nagged by a sense of personal guilt over a second crime that might just be real.
One hour photo(
visu
)
10
editions published
between
2002
and
2003
in
English and No Linguistic Content
and held by
1,097
libraries
worldwide
Sy works in photo processing. His favorite customers are the Yorkin family. Sy dotes on the Yorkins whenever they drop off film to be processed and they are indulgent of Sy's attentions. What the Yorkins don't know is Sy has been obsessively making copies of their photos, imagining himself to be "Uncle Sy," a member of the family. Sy's tenuous hold on reality begins to collapse when he develops a roll of film brought in by a new customer that suggests infidelity and the notion that his ideal family may be falling apart is troubling for Sy.
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Alternative Names
Fromage, Marty 1951-
Nim, Sudy 1951-
Spelvin, George 1951-
Tutto, Ray D. 1951-
Williams, Robin M. 1951-
Williams, Robin McLaurim 1951-
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