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The Life Of Robin Williams

The Life Of Robin Williams

Robin Williams was one of the funniest comedians of all time. His improvisational skills were almost other-worldly! Yet behind the comic persona lay a complex man

Robin Williams
– intensely charitable and compassionate, but plagued by insecurity,battling addictions and vulnerable to depression. In this multi-media presentation, we will examine the fascinating life and sad death of Robin Williams – and watch as his amazing career took shape!
While early audiences remember him as Mork; others remember his free form, intense improvisational riffs. We will also celebrate his long, extremely accomplished and acclaimed career as a film actor.

Good Morning, Vietnam
Like Steve Martin, Robin Williams became a superb movie actor, able to take on roles in drama, comedy, animation, thrillers – and he made an indelible impression at all. He was nominated several times for Oscars, including a win as a serious psychotherapist in “Good Will Hunting.
We will look at clips from a wides sampling of his movie work including “Mrs. Doubtfire,” “Aladdin,” “Awakenings,” “One Hour Photo,” “Good Morning, Vietnam,”
“A Night At The Museum,” “Good Will Hunting” and many more,
Details
- Date: July 30, 2015
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Time:
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
- Cost: Registration required; contact the organizer.
- Event Category: Cultural History
- Event Tags:Academy Awards, charity, Christopher Reeve, Comedy, Cultural History, movies, paying it forward, Robin WIlliams
Organizer
- NSSC – Lifelong Learning
- Phone (847) 784-6030
- Email LifelongLearning@nssc.org
Venue
- North Shore Senior Center
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161 Northfield Road
Northfield, 60093 + Google Map - Phone 60093
