Robin Williams Born in Chicago
Robin McLaurin Williams, known professionally as Robin Williams, was born on July 21, 1951, in Chicago, Illinois. After training in theater and developing his act in comedy clubs, he gained national fame as the exuberant alien Mork on television. Williams's stand-up combined rapid improvisation, voices, physical transformation, topical references, and abrupt shifts between characters. His film career ranged from broad comedy and animated performance to dramatic roles, with acclaimed work in Good Morning, Vietnam, Dead Poets Society, Aladdin, and Good Will Hunting.