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[edit] Clarification
Hi, I'm well aware Wikipedia is not a link repository; can somebody show me a better way to list the other famous Robin Williams'? Thanks! Harris7 22:53, 26 Jan 2004 (UTC)
I've changed the page. If two people have the same name sometimes incorporating middle names into the page title can be useful, alternatively a link to Robin Williams (designer) can be just as effective. A good example of multiple names is the Peter Taylor disambiguity page. SimonMayer 23:26, 26 Jan 2004 (UTC)
[edit] Diambiguation needed
There is another notable Robin Williams, a female writer and designer - author of The Non-Designer's Design Book, The Pc is Not a Typewriter, among others. [1]
[edit] Being extremely hairy?
Comon guys, I know he probably would've gotten a kick out of it...but "Because he is extremely hairy, many jokes about him refer to that."? Now if there was a joke that someone can cite, or if he himself can verify this sure, but otherwise it's heresay and not really part of a good article (btw that was me making the edit I just forgot to sign in) :P -Moocats 16:17, 5 January 2006 (UTC)
Actually I saw him joke about his hairyness in a PBS dolphin documentary.
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- He also made a joke about it on Robin Williams: Live on Broadway a few times, if I recall correctly. His Ryanness 00:14, 22 May 2006 (UTC)
[edit] On video games
Just a suggestion, and I like video games just as much as the next recovering Civilization addict... maybe the tidbits about what games RW likes to play would be better under a similar section on the pages of the individual video games? There are probably many more games out there (or various other products for that matter) that he enjoys, but would it be important to list them all on the Robin Williams page? Tranio24 07:45, 6 January 2006 (UTC)
On the Warhammer 40,000 reference, I've heard it said several times that Williams does indeed play, but do we have any sources for this? 88.110.69.40 00:22, 15 April 2006 (UTC)
Was it true that Robin Williams plays on World of Warcraft as Jett on Mannoroth server? I know it said citation needed but if it is true that awesome. (ACC)
Yea, im on Mannoroth and in <iconoclast> and Jett definitely is Robin Williams... I attribute our downing of C'thun to his humor and to the cast iron dictator he can be... But it is him, he just hates to be randomly annoyed by people. HawkShark 03:40, 23 May 2006 (UTC)
- Self references are not allowed here. See WP:SELF. --Zeno McDohl 01:14, 25 May 2006 (UTC)
- Just because someone in your guild claims to be Robin Williams, doesn't mean they are Robin Williams. Unless you've been to a real-life guild meeting or have some other valid proof of this, I think it's more likely to assume Williams is not Jett on Mannoroth. It's fairly well known that he is a gamer, but I would imagine that he would be inclined to keep his identity secret if he were playing WoW... it's not really that fun to get constant random tells, etc.--Caliga10 12:53, 26 May 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Jewish?
I read on wiki that he was Jewish. What is that about?
JJstroker 10:13, 16 January 2006 (UTC)
He is not Jewish, but Episcopalian. He makes several references to this fact in his comedy. The mistaken reference to him being Jewish most likely stems from his close friendship to Whoopi Goldberg who is, in fact, Jewish.
Tronk 00:33, 20 May 2006 (UTC)
I have just removed the reference to his recently becoming a Christian. I can find no reference to this anywhere else on the web. But if somebody else can, please put it back! --Slp1 00:35, 2 July 2006 (UTC)
I heard about his recently becoming a Christian from two quite reliable sources within my own denomination...as he'd been attending a church in New York in the denomination (and visiting one while filming in Canada)...but there are no reliable written references that I can find yet! --BeautifulMess 02:01, 14 December 2006 (UTC)
[edit] True or False?
I was watching something not long ago with Williams on it and he said that at High School he was voted "Most Likely Not To Succeed". Maybe I'm wrong. Mr. Turcotte 21:17, 2 May 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Having Herpes
Seriously, Robin Williams has herpes, and it is crazy that this would be taken off. Is wikipedia trying to protect Robin Williams reputation at the expense of all of the cheap floozies who think they will get a part in "Toys 2" by having sex with him? RISE ABOVE THIS EDITORS OF WIKIPEDIA AND SPEAK THE TRUTH
Check out this link about his herpes
- Just because he "forked over" the money doesn't mean he has it. --Zeno McDohl 22:29, 26 May 2006 (UTC)
[edit] career launched in porn?
this might not be true, or it might be a rumour started after his relationship with christi canyon...but i have heard that williams got his start in the adult film industry. can anyone prove or disprove this? regardless, ive already spread this rumour to several other people, but id at least like to know if it were true. Strawberryfire 02:10, 25 May 2006
[edit] Controversy?
Should there be a controversy section about Williams' reputation as a joke thief? He is a notorious thief in the comedy community. Google search "joke thief" and he is the first page that comes up. [3] is a website that cites a few sources and quotes from other comedians...There was a famous instance of Williams stealing a Ray Romano joke about having cell phones implanted in your head, call waiting in each ear, and a fax coming out your ass; Williams used the joke on Letterman. I havent been able to find the actual proof, but from what Ive seen on several sources, it was nearly word for word the same bit Romano had performed 12 years earlier.Atticus2020 06:27, 16 June 2006 (UTC)
- This is not actually Romano's joke either. It's been performed by other comics as well. SidP 07:42, 27 August 2006 (UTC)
- Ray Romano’s no comedic genius… Anyway, yeah; I guess within the next few days I’ll be bold and throw a Criticism section in there. Wiki Wikardo 21:45, 12 September 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Filmography format?
Hmm, after I added a bunch of character names to the table of his films, I realized that other actors don't have that style listing. Check out Forest Whitaker for the format that seems most common. Thinking that it should be changed, but wanted to get some feedback. -- MrDolomite 16:00, 28 June 2006 (UTC)
Heh, it turns out that as usual, WP has been there and done that. See Wikipedia_talk:Filmographies and Wikipedia:Filmographies -- MrDolomite 19:23, 28 June 2006 (UTC)
[edit] SCA Knight?
In 26 years in the Society for Creative Anachronism, I've never heard a mention of Robin Williams being a member, and I'm pretty sure that's somebody's idea of a joke. It's hard to see how Mr. Williams would ever have had time, given a very busy career, to participate in the SCA, let alone gain knighthood in that organization.
Deleted reference to SCA, as it wasn't referenced anywhere, and I could find nothing after looking on-line to show that it was true. 67.176.60.82 01:07, 27 August 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Coke habit?
Isn't it well known that he had a coke habit while he was doing Mork & Mindy? Even it's just a rumor, perhaps it should be mentioned here. Or is that too tabloidy?
Xzqx 20:31, 10 August 2006 (UTC)
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- Robin Williams was one of the last people to see John Belushi the night he died, and did some coke with him according to Bob Woodwards "Wired : The Short Life and Fast Times of John Belushi". In Empire Magazine, June 1996, Williams talks about how Belushi's death inspired/shocked him to get clean from drugs. Belushi died in 82, Mork and Mindy ended in 82, so yes, he was on coke for most of the run of the show. Static Universe 23:57, 2 October 2006 (UTC)
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- Rumor?!? Williams himself has admitted his early drug use on a number of occasions. He even mocked it and himself in early 1980s comedy routines (the famous "captain herbal life" joke and others). So even a cursory examination of reputable Hollywood record and Williams own admission will show it isn't a rumor.Yanqui9 17:08, 3 February 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Aladdin vandalism
Vandals keep popping up in this article (and any others related to the movie) adding misinformation- particularly that Williams played Genie in Return of Jafar. This is false- he was Genie in the original and the final. --Wafulz 23:25, 17 August 2006 (UTC)
As a further clarification, Dan Castellaneta (Voice of Homer Simpson on The Simpsons) was the voice of Genie in Return of Jafar, several direct to video series including Aladdin's Arabian Adventures: Creatures of Invention, Aladdin's Arabian Adventures: Fearless Friends, Aladdin's Arabian Adventures: Magic Makers, Aladdin's Arabian Adventures: Team Genie while Williams in addition to being the voice of Genie in the Aladdin movie reconciled with Disney and then did the voice of Genie in an Aladdin video game called Aladdin's Math Quest and a TV special Disney's Aladdin on Ice as well as direct to video titles Aladdin and the King of Thieves, This is per the Internet Movie Database credit listings for Williams and Castellaneta. User:Misterrick 20:48, 18 August 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Juilliard
I know that Robin Williams attended Juilliard, it is already mentioned in the article, but what about his expulsion? I've actually heard him mention his expulsion although I don't know why he was expelled. If anyone can help find a citation I think that would make a good addition to the article. --Rockerflutist1 19:10, 1 October 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Christopher Reeve's Medical Bills
It should at least be addressed that there is a long standing rumor that Williams helped Reeve after the riding accident with paying for medical expenses. Depending on where you read it is either listed as truth, fiction, or rumor. Williams' bio at http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000245/bio under "Trivia" has an entry for this. If he helped Chris out (which I like to think he did) I think it's wonderful.
[edit] Citation & Clarification
Would someone clarify the statement on the page about Robin Williams is Al Pacino's idol? --Yancyfry jr 03:58, 25 October 2006 (UTC)
There is a citation needed link on the line "Williams was a close friend and frequent partier alongside John Belushi." but the Belushi article lists Williams as present at the time of his death by drug overdose. Then next lines quote William's appearance on Inside the Actor's Studio where he refers to Belushi as a friend. I'm going to remove the citation needed unless there is an objection. Mra 15:35, 20 February 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Siblings?
I've heard that Robin Williams has half-brothers, any photos of them?68.57.186.163 14:57, 25 November 2006 (UTC)Sharon 11-25-05
[edit] Turret's Syndrome???
My wife toled me (seriously) that Robin Williams suffers from Turret's syndrom....
True or false???
- I presume you mean Tourettes? And no, as far as I can determine he doesn't suffer from it. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 80.192.37.30 (talk) 15:06, 5 February 2007 (UTC).
I say FALSE!
thanks!
ROB-USA 17:13, 29 November 2006 (UTC)Rob-USA
[edit] Charity Work
He has done a recent commercial with kids with cancer. -Yancyfry 06:11, 9 December 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Bipolar Disorder
There's a giant rumor going around the Mental Health community that Robin Williams once said in an interview that he was diagnosed at an early age with Bipolar disorder. Supposedly, he also said he refused medication because he liked the effect a manic upswing and high energy had on his comedy. I have never seen, nor can I find, such an interview. However, a CNN article quotes him as saying (following his stint in rehab) simply "Club medicated"[[4]]. As a fairly successful person with Bipolar disorder myself, it would be nice if a gentle allusion were made to this. Since I am too close, I won't comment on this page, nor will I attempt to write this myself. NinaEliza (talk • contribs • logs) 03:24, 27 December 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Middle Name
i know for a fact his middle name is Mclaurim. not mclaurin.The mitten man 03:14, 19 January 2007 (UTC) The Mitten Man
- And your source for that fact would be ..... ?? JackofOz 03:18, 19 January 2007 (UTC)
his biography by andy dougan and several interviews in which he said so himself. T he Mitten Man
[edit] Scotland?
I read somewhere the Williams spent some time in the (early?) 1970's in Dundee in Scotland? Is this true?
[edit] Correction required
I read the article and there's something wrong in the "Early stand-up/TV career" section. Unfortunately, I don't know enough about Robin Williams to be able to fix it. The complete sentence reads "After studying at Claremont McKenna College (then called Claremont Men's College) with the Strut and Fret theatre group in Claremont, California.". There's something missing! - Lyverbe 13:17, 7 February 2007 (UTC)
[edit] birth year
i'm pretty sure he was born in 1952 but alot of people say it was 1951. Can someone help me? The mitten man 07:12, 12 February 2007 (UTC) The Mitten Man
- http://www.robin-williams.net/ -->Site-->FAQ says it was 1951, not 1952 74.102.178.223 15:57, 16 February 2007 (UTC)
- Does his biography have that information? It would make life much easier.... --Wafulz 18:57, 16 February 2007 (UTC)
his biography by Andy Dougan says he was born in 1952 but eveyone else seems to think it was 1951 so i was wondering if maybe the biography could be wrong.69.141.70.165 16:41, 17 February 2007 (UTC)The Mitten Man
[edit] Rush Limbaugh
In the "Personal Life" section, the paragraph about entering rehab in August 2006 mentioned that he made jokes about Rush Limbaugh being addicted to painkillers a few months before entering rehab. Clearly this was an attempt to make Williams look like a hypocrite. This is commentary and is not appropriate for Wikipedia. If there was a "controversy" where Rush made the issue public, then phrase it that way. Not to mention that being addicted to alcohol is legal, and illegally obtaining prescription drugs is illegal, and that Robin voluntarily entered rehab while Rush had to be outed by the media and the police. Andrewdoane 16:02, 19 February 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Robin Williams an Apple fan?
In a video done by David Pouge about Macworld 07 and the iPhone, David (seemingly) interviewed Robin Williams. Does this mean that Robin Williams is an Apple fan? If so should he be mentioned as such? Nabeel_co 07:28, 1 March 2007 (UTC)
- Does it matter? Unless he's a sponsor, I don't think it's a big deal. --Wafulz 13:41, 1 March 2007 (UTC)
[edit] birth year discussion
the biography i have by andy dougan says that he was born in 1952. unless someone has another book that says otherwise and not just a website that could be written by anyone, keep it 1952 or come up with some other way to prove that it was 1951 and write about it either in the discussion page or edit summary. The mitten man 03:35, 13 March 2007 (UTC)The Mitten Man
- Needs a citation for the birth year in the article, then. — Arthur Rubin | (talk) 17:53, 29 March 2007 (UTC)
