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Birth
He was born in Chicago, in the state of Illinois. He grew up on a baggy economic environment and didn't showed in his childhood and early adolescence interest by the interpretation . He concentrated instead on her studies and sports . -
Starting of his career
In 1967 the family moved to Marina Williams County , California. In the school, his interest was piqued by the theater. As a result he dropped out of politics, with the intention of starting an acting career . The accident led him to join the prestigious academy of interpretation Juilliard School in New York. Three years later, Williams returned to California and settled in San Francisco , looking for his chance to act in theatrical comedies. This was the beginning of his career. -
Stand-up start
Starting as a stand-up comedian in San Francisco and Los Angeles in the mid-1970s, he is credited with leading San Francisco's comedy renaissance. -
Early addictions
During the late 1970s and early 1980s, Williams had an addiction to cocaine. He was a casual friend of John Belushi, and the sudden death of Belushi, with the birth of his son Zak, prompted him to quit drugs and alcohol. -
First film
Williams' first film was the 1977 low-budget comedy Can I Do It 'Till I Need Glasses?. -
First marriage
Williams married his first wife Valerie Velardi in June 1978, following a live-in relationship with comedian Elayne Boosler.[98] Velardi and Williams met in 1976 while he was working as a bartender at a tavern in San Francisco -
Golden Globe Award
Robin Williams' first Golden Globe Award won by best TV actor in Mork and MIndy (1978) -
First starring role
His first starring role was in the children comedy film Popeye, directed by Robert Altman. -
First son
Their son Zachary Pym "Zak" Williams was born in 1983. -
Philanthropy
In 1986, Williams teamed up with Whoopi Goldberg and Billy Crystal to found Comic Relief USA, an annual HBO television benefit devoted to the homeless, which has raised $80 million, as of 2014. -
Divorce with Velardi
Williams and Velardi divorced in 1988. -
Second marriage
On April 30, 1989, he married Marsha Garces, Zachary's nanny, who was pregnant with his child. They had two children, Zelda Rae Williams (born 1989) and Cody Alan Williams (born 1991). -
Oscar
In probably one of the best evenings of his life , Robin Williams won an Oscar for best actor for his memorable performance in the film Good Will Hunting. -
Heart surgery
In March 2009, he was hospitalized due to heart problems. He postponed his one-man tour for surgery to replace his aortic valve. The surgery was completed on March 13, 2009, at the Cleveland Clinic. -
Death
Robin Williams was found dead in his home in Paradise Bay, California in what apparently could have been a suicide by asphyxiation.
