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Remembering Robin Williams: A Movie Trailer Retrospective

Mike Tyrkus

The remarkably talented Robin Williams was found dead in his home on Monday, August 12, 2014. His cause of death is believed to be an apparent suicide. According to reports, the actor had recently been battling depression and drug abuse. Of his passing, his wife Susan Schneider released the following statement: “It is our hope the focus will not be on Robin’s death, but on the countless moments of joy and laughter he gave to millions.”

We here at CinemaNerdz couldn’t agree more. While some off his later work may have left some people nostalgic for his earlier output, there’s no denying that he had the ability to make people laugh. He even proved an incredibly gifted dramatic actor, garnering Oscar nominations for Good Morning, Vietnam, Dead Poets Society, and The Fisher King and winning a statue for his work in Good Will Hunting. While Williams will be remembered by most for his manic improvisational style of comedy, he was a far more complex and interesting actor and we will always remember him as such.

As a tribute to Mr. Williams, we present a selection of trailers showcasing some of our favorite films from his wide body of work. Rest in peace Mork.

 

Good Morning, Vietnam (1987)

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Dead Poets Society (1989)

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Awakenings (1990)

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The Fisher King (1991)

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Hook (1991)

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Aladdin (1992)

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Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)

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The Birdcage (1996)

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Good Will Hunting (1997)

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One Hour Photo (2002)

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Mike Tyrkus

Editor in Chief at CinemaNerdz.com
An independent filmmaker, co-writer and director of over a dozen short films, the Editor in Chief of CinemaNerdz.com has spent much of the last three decades as a writer and editor specializing in biographical and critical reference sources in literature and the cinema, beginning in February 1991 reviewing films for his college newspaper. He was a member of the Detroit Film Critics Society, as well as the group's webmaster and one-time President for over a decade until the group ceased to exist. His contributions to film criticism can be found in Magill's Cinema Annual, VideoHound's Golden Movie Retriever (of which he was the editor for nearly a decade until it too ceased to exist), the International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers, and the St. James Film Directors Encyclopedia (on which he collaborated with editor Andrew Sarris). He has also appeared on the television program Critic LEE Speaking alongside Lee Thomas of FOX2 and Adam Graham, of The Detroit News. He currently lives in the Detroit area with his wife and their dogs.

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