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Robin Williams: Biography
Robin Williams: Biography
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This book is devoted to America's best actor and best comedian. Robin Williams was a celebrated actor and comedian. Robin McLaughlin Williams was born in Chicago, Illinois, July 21, 1951; he received the prestigious degree at the Juilliard School of Music and Performing Arts in New York.
Williams received his first Golden Globe nomination a Soviet Russian circus performer in the comedy Moscow on the Hudson, and eventually was nominated for an Oscar for best actor award three times, and won an Oscar as Best Supporting Actor. He also won five Grammy Awards, four Golden Globes, two Emmy Awards and two Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Williams not only be seen in the critically acclaimed film, and at the box office, hook, Dead Poets Society, Mrs. Doubtfire, Jumanji, Night at the Museum, as well as the animated film Happy Feet and Aladdin. Many in the entertainment industry was impressed with Williams to a variety of roles, such as turning ability, his infectious energy and versatility improvisation inspired many stand-up comedian.
At the age of 63, Williams was found dead at his home in Paradise Island, California August 11, 2014.
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Today only, get this Amazon bestseller for just $2.99. Read on your PC, Mac, smart phone, tablet or Kindle device.
This book is devoted to America's best actor and best comedian. Robin Williams was a celebrated actor and comedian. Robin McLaughlin Williams was born in Chicago, Illinois, July 21, 1951; he received the prestigious degree at the Juilliard School of Music and Performing Arts in New York.
Williams received his first Golden Globe nomination a Soviet Russian circus performer in the comedy Moscow on the Hudson, and eventually was nominated for an Oscar for best actor award three times, and won an Oscar as Best Supporting Actor. He also won five Grammy Awards, four Golden Globes, two Emmy Awards and two Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Williams not only be seen in the critically acclaimed film, and at the box office, hook, Dead Poets Society, Mrs. Doubtfire, Jumanji, Night at the Museum, as well as the animated film Happy Feet and Aladdin. Many in the entertainment industry was impressed with Williams to a variety of roles, such as turning ability, his infectious energy and versatility improvisation inspired many stand-up comedian.
At the age of 63, Williams was found dead at his home in Paradise Island, California August 11, 2014.
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32 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 17, 2014
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August 2, 2015
I heard joke once: Man goes to doctor. Says he's depressed. Life seems harsh, and cruel. Says he feels all alone in threatening world. Doctor says: "Treatment is simple. The great clown - Pagliacci - is in town. Go see him. That should pick you up." Man bursts into tears. "But doctor..." he says "I am Pagliacci." Good joke. Everybody laugh. Roll on snare drum. Curtains
October 2, 2014
I downloaded this on Amazon yesterday when it was Free. Today I see it's normal price of £1.90. I'm sorry but for 28 pages that's definitely overpriced.
This can't really be called a Biography when there is very little information and most of which appears on Robin Williams' Wikipedia page!
However, there were some things I didn't know and it was touching to read about his Charity work and how he went out of his way to help other people and to cheer them up. It makes it even sadder to know he couldn't help himself but I suppose that is the nature of crippling depression. I also didn't realise he was in the early stages of Parkinson's Disease when he died.
I learned some things I didn't know and it's a nice enough tribute but it just needed to be a lot longer. I'm glad it was free as I would not have paid the asking price for such a short read.
This can't really be called a Biography when there is very little information and most of which appears on Robin Williams' Wikipedia page!
However, there were some things I didn't know and it was touching to read about his Charity work and how he went out of his way to help other people and to cheer them up. It makes it even sadder to know he couldn't help himself but I suppose that is the nature of crippling depression. I also didn't realise he was in the early stages of Parkinson's Disease when he died.
I learned some things I didn't know and it's a nice enough tribute but it just needed to be a lot longer. I'm glad it was free as I would not have paid the asking price for such a short read.
November 5, 2014
Here's where ebook purchases can go sadly wrong.
As a fan of Robin Williams I wanted to find out a little more about the man - his youth, growing up, family, career and everything that comes together to make the much loved star. Sadly this read little more than a magazine obituary column -a brief synopsis of his family, marriages and a filmography. I perhaps should have realised that the book was only 30 pages long - there was no way this would give any justice to such a phenomenal character.
As a fan of Robin Williams I wanted to find out a little more about the man - his youth, growing up, family, career and everything that comes together to make the much loved star. Sadly this read little more than a magazine obituary column -a brief synopsis of his family, marriages and a filmography. I perhaps should have realised that the book was only 30 pages long - there was no way this would give any justice to such a phenomenal character.
April 19, 2018
Very short but, there was interesting information there. Robin Williams was an amazing comic and actor. I was not aware of just how many charitable organizations that he supported.
October 1, 2014
A nice read on a great guy
This book was a very easy read, but it was interesting. I was left with a sense of Robin Williams and the things he had done. I don't know a lot about his work with charities, but this did inform me as a reader of his work. Also I found it interesting that he had done shows for our troops over the years. The only thing that I had a problem with was some minor editing issues. I would recommend this book to anybody who has seen Robin Williams perform either on live stage, television or in movies to read this little biography of Williams and remember him and his talent.
This book was a very easy read, but it was interesting. I was left with a sense of Robin Williams and the things he had done. I don't know a lot about his work with charities, but this did inform me as a reader of his work. Also I found it interesting that he had done shows for our troops over the years. The only thing that I had a problem with was some minor editing issues. I would recommend this book to anybody who has seen Robin Williams perform either on live stage, television or in movies to read this little biography of Williams and remember him and his talent.
October 1, 2014
Robin Williams Bio
It will break your heart, mend it and then uplift it knowing, it's not money we acquire that is one's defining characteristic, but how we choose to utilize it to help others regain faith and hope for the future. Can one man or woman change the world for the better? Can we all make a difference in our own positive manner? I believe so. Our Creator is a loving, forgiving entity. Man creates the "Dogma" to manipulate and control the masses. I strive to listen to my heart and gut now. Words can be crafted to deceive. Robin's heart was golden but worn out and then Parkinson's? He will always be my diplomat of love and hope. You be the judge.
It will break your heart, mend it and then uplift it knowing, it's not money we acquire that is one's defining characteristic, but how we choose to utilize it to help others regain faith and hope for the future. Can one man or woman change the world for the better? Can we all make a difference in our own positive manner? I believe so. Our Creator is a loving, forgiving entity. Man creates the "Dogma" to manipulate and control the masses. I strive to listen to my heart and gut now. Words can be crafted to deceive. Robin's heart was golden but worn out and then Parkinson's? He will always be my diplomat of love and hope. You be the judge.
October 22, 2014
Not really enough about who and what Mr Williams was about. Kinda to short. Not a good read.
Not very interesting. too short not enough personal information. was hoping for more about his personal friends and family.
he seemed to be very private so I guess there wasn't enough to be said.
Not very interesting. too short not enough personal information. was hoping for more about his personal friends and family.
he seemed to be very private so I guess there wasn't enough to be said.
October 18, 2014
Mr. Williams left behind a full but short life.
I chose this rating for two reasons, the first because it was too short. Secondly it would have more about depression and a little more about how he fought the demons in his life. It could have helped other people with this disease. Just another cause that he ended being part of.
I chose this rating for two reasons, the first because it was too short. Secondly it would have more about depression and a little more about how he fought the demons in his life. It could have helped other people with this disease. Just another cause that he ended being part of.
October 19, 2014
I give the book a 3.5 stars. It's very short and it felt more like a book report rather than an actual book. But it did cover Robin's life, career and most all it showed the human side of him.
If you want to read all the facts and quick this is the book to read.
If you want to read all the facts and quick this is the book to read.
July 18, 2015
Glad I got this when it was free, super short and didn't reveal anything new about Robin Williams. Formatting was off on a few pages and it was not at all what I expected from a biography, more like a long magazine article.
October 27, 2015
This was a short, concise story about the life of Robin Williams. It touched on the good, and bad of his life. There are many interesting points that are not typically known about Robin Williams, that allows you to see him in a different light.
September 28, 2014
Short but informative
wish it were more in-depth. kind of like an article in a magazine. concise and interesting. sort of an outline. Will miss Robin.
wish it were more in-depth. kind of like an article in a magazine. concise and interesting. sort of an outline. Will miss Robin.
September 29, 2014
Reads more like a term paper than an e-book. I'd like to see it fleshed out.
September 30, 2014
Read like a Wikipedia article. The formatting was atrocious. You can find all the same information for free at a Wiki. Glad I got it on a free day.
October 1, 2014
Robin Williams
I enjoyed this short biography, I have always enjoyed robin Williams, I was deeply saddened by his passing, but will enjoy his comic and movies forever
I enjoyed this short biography, I have always enjoyed robin Williams, I was deeply saddened by his passing, but will enjoy his comic and movies forever
October 7, 2014
I was expecting more. I thought it would go more in depth. Most of this information can be found on any biography on the internet.
October 14, 2014
short, but a nice summary of vs life
October 19, 2014
Please read this book
When you read this book, you will find yourself smiling and always remembering how Robin Williams enriched your life and many others.
When you read this book, you will find yourself smiling and always remembering how Robin Williams enriched your life and many others.
November 6, 2014
Quick to the point
this book was quick and to the point if you'd like a little knowledge about Ribbon Williams read this book.
this book was quick and to the point if you'd like a little knowledge about Ribbon Williams read this book.
November 18, 2014
About Robin Williams
I liked this read. I learned a few things I didn't know. I recommend for anybody who was a fan.
I liked this read. I learned a few things I didn't know. I recommend for anybody who was a fan.
December 10, 2014
Way too short. It is perfect size for a Wikipedia article, but definetely not for a biography book.
January 7, 2015
A very basic & short story about what Robin did.
March 15, 2015
Pretty good biography
Robin Williams was one of my favorite stand-up comedians and this was a good, but short biography. I will probably buy a more in-depth biography later.
Robin Williams was one of my favorite stand-up comedians and this was a good, but short biography. I will probably buy a more in-depth biography later.
October 11, 2016
Fabulous
One of the greatest men of our times wish he never died and that we could have helped him. Rest in peace and pass his legacy on ward to others who may need you amen
One of the greatest men of our times wish he never died and that we could have helped him. Rest in peace and pass his legacy on ward to others who may need you amen
January 12, 2020
A Legacy
This was a very quick read! But it told a lot about Robin Williams & what he accomplished before his untimely death. It was amazing to see what he was involved in and how he loved to help people! He is definitely missed and I love watching his movies!
This was a very quick read! But it told a lot about Robin Williams & what he accomplished before his untimely death. It was amazing to see what he was involved in and how he loved to help people! He is definitely missed and I love watching his movies!
December 1, 2020
Thoughtful
I chose this rating because this book has made me think of robin williams other endevours and im going to look into those as well as re look at his career as a comiedian and an actor
I chose this rating because this book has made me think of robin williams other endevours and im going to look into those as well as re look at his career as a comiedian and an actor
July 14, 2021
This is a very condensed read about his life with some very key points in it many may not know. Very short read and to the point.
February 17, 2022
Good read, good info
I wanted a book about Robin Williams and this one did the trick. I need it to do a speech and it has more than enough info
I wanted a book about Robin Williams and this one did the trick. I need it to do a speech and it has more than enough info
April 29, 2017
Poignant
It was a brief synopsis of the Actors life, I found it to be very poignant and respectful to the memory of the Actor
It was a brief synopsis of the Actors life, I found it to be very poignant and respectful to the memory of the Actor
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