SPINNING PLATES
Editorial By Lisa Edson
I read an article posted by an editor of Cracked Magazine today who talks about how many of the countless comedians that he has worked with over the years were very tortured souls, desperate from a very young age to be accepted and not shunned socially in spite of their physical or social shortcomings.This really is a statement that I think we all can relate to to some degree. After all don't most of us start early in life creating the person that everyone else accepts and likes. And for artists of all kinds this is such an extraordinary challenge because it often goes against what we really feel like we are inside. The artist that is successful because he or she is able to give the world what they want is rarely the artist that he or she wants to be inside themselves. This dates back to the earliest documented lives of artists like DeVinci or Michealangelo. As an artist myself, I have pretty much resolved myself to never finding success as an artist and it isn't that I'm not good at my artistic endeavours. I am good. I've even made a little money. There are  lot of reasons why I don't make money in my artistic talents (that includes cooking, by the way). Economy, geographic location, timing, whatever. You could say, "Well, Lisa, you aren't depressed and you haven't tried to take your own life." Right. I don't because I don't have this terrible illness. Having both Chronic Depression and a need for approval is a deadly cocktail. But I think all of my artist/musician friends would agree that it is a terrible lifelong struggle for a continuous stream of ever increasing approval from others that we are all find ourselves strapped with. I 
spent my first 30 years trying to get my parents to acknowledge me as an artist, then 12 years in a marriage, now I am simply baffled that for all of my talent at so many artistic things I still can't make even a meager living. I will probably never give up trying to prove to the world that I am an artist. The best thing we can do for the artists in our lives (family, friends, community) is let them be the artists they want to be. Tell them that they are great at what they do even if you don't get their art. Tell them that they are loved even on days when their art is not appealing to you but most of all, let them be whatever kind of artist they want to be and don't make their worth directly related to their body of work. Why, if Robin Williams was able to measure his self worth to be directly related to his body of work that was considered to be successful by us, he would have seen himself as King of the Freakin Universe. Instead, he was a scared, pained guy who always thought his failure as a man lay directly on the other side of his next ill received stand up bit.
Here is the total body of Robin Williams’ work according to IMDB. And yet he still felt as if he wasn’t spinning the plates fast enough
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Actor (102 credits)
 2015
Dennis the Dog (voice)
 2014
 2014
 2014
 2014
 2013-2014
The Crazy Ones (TV Series) 
- The Lighthouse (2014) ... Simon Roberts
- The Monster (2014) ... Simon Roberts
- Love Sucks (2014) ... Simon Roberts
- Danny Chase Hates Brad Paisley (2014) ... Simon Roberts
- March Madness (2014) ... Simon Roberts
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 2013
 2013
 2013/I
 2013
 2012
Louie (TV Series) 
- Barney/Never (2012) ... Robin (as Robin Willaims)
 2012
Wilfred (TV Series) 
 2011
 2009/I
 2009
 2009/I
 2009
 2008
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (TV Series) 
- Authority (2008) ... Merritt Rook
 2007
 2007
 2006
 2006
 2006
 2006
Napoleon Cross (voice, uncredited)
 2006
 2006
 2005
 2005
Fender (voice)
 2004
Charlie Boyd / The Priest (uncredited)
 2004
 2004
 2003
Life with Bonnie (TV Series) 
- Psychic (2003) ... Kevin Powalski
 2003
Freedom: A History of Us (TV Series documentary) 
Wilbur / Oliver Wright / Josiah Quincy / ...
- Safe for Democracy (2003) ... Wilbur / Oliver Wright
- Wake Up America (2003) ... Josiah Quincy
- Liberty for All (2003) ... Missouri Farmer
- A War to End Slavery (2003) ... Gen. Ulysses S. Grant
 2002
 2002
 2002
 2001
Dr. Know (voice)
 1999
 1999
 1999
L.A. Doctors (TV Series) 
- Just Duet (1999) ... Hugo Kingsley
 1998
Disney's Math Quest with Aladdin (Video Game) 
Genie (voice)
 1998
 1998
 1998
One Saturday Morning (TV Series) 
- Tube Dwellers (1998) ... Genie (voice)
- Host to Munger ... Genie (voice)
 1997
Great Minds Think for Themselves (TV Series) 
- Albert Einstein ... The Genie
- Barbara Rose Johns ... The Genie (voice)
- Thomas Jefferson ... The Genie
- Susan B. Anthony ... The Genie
Show all 12 episodes
 1997
 1997
 1997
 1997
 1997
Friends (TV Series) 
- The One with the Ultimate Fighting Champion (1997) ... Tomas (uncredited)
 1996
 1996
Assassin (uncredited)
 1996
Aladdin and the King of Thieves (Video) 
Genie (voice)
 1996
 1996
 1995
 1995
Aladdin on Ice (TV Movie) 
Genie (voice, uncredited)
 1995
John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt (uncredited)
 1995
 1994
In Search of Dr. Seuss (TV Movie) 
The Father
 1992-1994
The Larry Sanders Show (TV Series) 
- Montana (1994) ... Robin Williams
- Hank's Contract (1992) ... Robin Williams
 1994
Hector
 1994
Homicide: Life on the Street (TV Series) 
- Bop Gun (1994) ... Robert Ellison
 1993
 1992
 1992
 1992
From Time to Time (Short) 
Timekeeper (voice)
 1992
Batty Koda (voice)
 1991
Rabbit Ears: The Fool and the Flying Ship (Video short) 
Narrator (voice)
 1991
A Wish for Wings That Work (TV Short) 
The Kiwi (voice, as Sudy Nim)
 1991
 1991
 1991
Mime Class Instructor (as Marty Fromage)
 1991
 1990
 1990
 1989
 1988
Air Conditioning Salesman (uncredited)
 1988
Rabbit Ears: Pecos Bill (Video) 
Narrator (voice)
 1988
King of the Moon (as Ray D. Tutto)
 1987
Jonathan Winters: On the Ledge (TV Movie) 
 1987
 1987
Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam (TV Movie documentary) 
Baby-san (voice)
 1986
Tommy Wilhelm
 1986
 1986
 1984
Pryor's Place (TV Series) 
- Sax Education (1984) ... Gabby
 1984
 1983
Donald Quinelle
 1982
SCTV Network (TV Series) 
Various
- Jane Eyrehead (1982) ... Various
 1982
Mork & Mindy/Laverne & Shirley/Fonz Hour (TV Series) 
Mork (voice)
 1982
Faerie Tale Theatre (TV Series) 
The Frog / Prince Robin
- The Tale of the Frog Prince (1982) ... The Frog / Prince Robin
 1982
 1978-1982
Mork & Mindy (TV Series) 
Mork / Himself
- The Mork Report (1982) ... Mork
- Gotta Run: Part 3 (1982) ... Mork
- Gotta Run: Part 2 (1982) ... Mork
- Gotta Run: Part 1 (1982) ... Mork
- Cheerleader in Chains (1982) ... Mork
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 1980
 1979
Out of the Blue (TV Series) 
- Random's Arrival (1979) ... Mork
 1978-1979
Happy Days (TV Series) 
- Mork Returns (1979) ... Mork
- My Favorite Orkan (1978) ... Mork
 1978
America 2-Night (TV Series) 
Jason Shine
- Olfactory Distosis Telethon (1978) ... Jason Shine
- Jason Shine (1978) ... Jason Shine
 1977
Eight Is Enough (TV Series) 
- The Return of Auntie V (1977)
 1977
Laugh-In (TV Series) 
- Episode dated 5 November 1977 (1977)
 1977
The Richard Pryor Show (TV Series) 
Various
- Episode #1.2 (1977) ... Various
- Episode #1.1 (1977) ... Various (uncredited)
 1977
Lawyer / Man with Tooth Ache
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Soundtrack (17 credits)
The Crazy Ones (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2013) (writer - 1 episode, 2013) 
- Pilot (2013) ... (performer: "Drive Thru Lovin'" - uncredited) / (writer: "Drive Thru Lovin'" - uncredited)
 2011
Happy Feet Two (performer: "I Want to Know What Love Is", "The Mighty Sven") 
 2008
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode) 
- Episode #6.30 (2008) ... (performer: "I'm F***ing Ben Affleck")
 2006
Happy Feet (performer: "My Way") 
 2002
Death to Smoochy (performer: "Friends Come In All Sizes", "Rainbow Randolph Theme Song") 
 2000
The 72nd Annual Academy Awards (TV Special) (performer: "Blame Canada") 
 1998
The Roseanne Show (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode) 
- Episode #1.30 (1998) ... (performer: "Come Together")
 1996
Aladdin and the King of Thieves (Video) (performer: "There's a Party Here in Agrabah", "Father and Son") 
 1996
The Birdcage (performer: "I COULD HAVE DANCED ALL NIGHT", "LOVE IS IN THE AIR") 
 1993
Mrs. Doubtfire (performer: "Largo al factotum" - uncredited) 
 1992
Toys (performer: "THE MIRROR SONG") 
 1992
Aladdin (performer: "Friend Like Me" (1992), "Prince Ali" (1992)) 
 1992
FernGully: The Last Rainforest (performer: "Batty Rap") 
 1986
One Voice (TV Special documentary) (performer: "Camp Barbra with Various Celebrities") 
 1986
Saturday Night Live (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode) 
- Robin Williams/Paul Simon (1986) ... (performer: "Alone Again (Naturally)" - uncredited)
 1980
Popeye (performer: "I'm Popeye The Sailor Man" (1933), "I Yam What I Yam" (uncredited), "Sail With Me" (uncredited), "Swee'pea's Lullaby" (uncredited), "Blow Me Down" (uncredited)) 
 1978-1980
Mork & Mindy (TV Series) (performer - 7 episodes) 
- Looney Tunes and Morkie Melodies (1980) ... (performer: "The Battle Hymn of the Republic")
- Mork vs. the Necrotons: Part 2 (1979) ... (performer: "Bird in a Guilded Cage")
- Mork's Night Out (1979) ... (performer: "Hit the Road, Jack", "My Kind of Town", "99 Bottles of Beer")
- Mork's Mixed Emotions (1979) ... (performer: "Thanks for the Memory")
- Skyflakes Keep Falling on My Head (1979) ... (performer: "99 Bottles of Beer", "Kumbaya", "Stayin' Alive")
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Writer (11 credits)
 2009
Robin Williams: Weapons of Self Destruction (TV Special documentary) 
 2002
Robin Williams: Live on Broadway (TV Special) 
 1991
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Robin Williams (Video documentary) 
 1990
The Earth Day Special (TV Special) (segment "Dustin Hoffman - Robin Williams") 
 1988
An All-Star Toast to the Improv (Video) 
 1986
Robin Williams: An Evening at the Met (TV Movie) 
 1986/I
Comic Relief (TV Special) 
 1986
The Young Comedians All-Star Reunion (TV Special) (uncredited) 
 1983
 1982
An Evening with Robin Williams (Video documentary) 
 1982
An Evening at the Improv (TV Series) (stand-up material) 
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Producer (3 credits)
 1999
Jakob the Liar (executive producer) 
 1993
Mrs. Doubtfire (producer) 
 1986/I
Comic Relief (TV Special) (executive producer) 
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Director (2 credits)
 1986/I
Comic Relief (TV Special) 
 1982
Mork & Mindy (TV Series) (1 episode) 
- The Mork Report (1982)
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Thanks (12 credits)
 2009
Believe: The Eddie Izzard Story (Documentary) (special thanks) 
 2008
The Madness and Misadventures of Munchausen (Video documentary) (special thanks) 
 2006/I
Sleeping Dogs Lie (special thanks) 
 1996
My Universe Inside Out (Short) (thanks) 
 1995
Rainbows of Hawai'i (Short) (thanks) 
 1994
Seers & Clowns (Short) (thanks) 
 1993
The Myth, the Magic, the Man (TV Movie) (special thanks) 
 1993
Cloudland (Short) (thanks) 
 1992
A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-Out (TV Movie) (special thanks) 
 1989
Dieter & Andreas (Short) (special thanks) 
 1988
Bulletproof (special thanks) 
 1987
Cold Steel (thanks) 
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Self (307 credits)
 2014
3 Still Standing (Documentary) (post-production) 
Himself
 2014
Altman (Documentary) 
Himself
 2014
Howard Stern Birthday Bash (Video) 
Himself (voice)
 2014
Pioneers of Television (TV Mini-Series documentary) 
Himself
- Acting Funny (2014) ... Himself
- Breaking Barriers (2014) ... Himself
 2006-2014
Entertainment Tonight (TV Series) 
Himself
- Episode dated 9 April 2014 (2014) ... Himself
- Episode dated 14 December 2013 (2013) ... Himself
- Episode dated 18 May 2013 (2013) ... Himself
- Episode dated 15 May 2013 (2013) ... Himself
- Episode dated 26 November 2009 (2009) ... Himself
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 2013
Independent Lens (TV Series documentary) 
Himself
- Playwright: From Page to Stage (2013) ... Himself
 2013
Kelly Clarkson's Cautionary Christmas Music Tale (TV Special) 
Himself
 2004-2013
Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show (TV Series) 
Himself - Guest
- Robin Williams/Kym Douglas/Ellie Kemper (2013) ... Himself - Guest
- Episode dated 6 May 2008 (2008) ... Himself - Guest
- Episode dated 26 April 2007 (2007) ... Himself - Guest
- Episode dated 15 November 2006 (2006) ... Himself - Guest
- Episode dated 15 October 2004 (2004) ... Himself - Guest
 2004-2013
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV Series) 
Himself - Guest / Himself
- Episode #11.74 (2013) ... Himself - Guest
- Episode #10.319 (2013) ... Himself - Guest
- Episode #8.2 (2009) ... Himself - Guest
- Episode #6.30 (2008) ... Himself (uncredited)
- Episode #5.14 (2007) ... Himself - Guest
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 2009-2013
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (TV Series) 
Himself / Himself - Guest
- Robin Williams (2013) ... Himself - Guest
- Episode #8.65 (2011) ... Himself
- Episode #8.63 (2011) ... Himself - Guest
- Episode #6.125 (2010) ... Himself
- Episode #5.98 (2009) ... Himself
 2005-2013
Live with Kelly and Michael (TV Series) 
Himself - Guest
- Episode dated 26 September 2013 (2013) ... Himself - Guest
- Episode dated 10 October 2006 (2006) ... Himself - Guest
- Episode dated 26 April 2006 (2006) ... Himself - Guest
- Episode dated 9 March 2005 (2005) ... Himself - Guest
 2002-2013
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (TV Series) 
Himself
- Robin Williams (2013) ... Himself
- Robin Williams (2010) ... Himself
- Robin Williams (2006) ... Himself
- Robin Williams (2002) ... Himself
 1993-2013
Late Show with David Letterman (TV Series) 
Himself - Guest
- Episode dated 25 September 2013 (2013) ... Himself - Guest
- Episode #20.38 (2012) ... Himself - Guest
- Episode #19.125 (2012) ... Himself - Guest
- Episode #18.102 (2011) ... Himself - Guest
- Episode #17.112 (2010) ... Himself - Guest
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 2013
Teens Wanna Know (TV Series documentary) 
Himself
- Robin Williams & Bobcat Goldthwait Interviews at Paley Previews the Crazy Ones (2013) ... Himself
 2013
The 65th Primetime Emmy Awards (TV Special) 
Himself - Presenter: Memoriam Tribute to Jonathan Winters
 1992-2013
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV Series) 
Himself / Himself - Guest
- Episode #21.198 (2013) ... Himself - Guest
- Episode #20.38 (2011) ... Himself
- Episode #19.23 (2010) ... Himself
- Episode #17.3 (2008) ... Himself
- Episode #16.81 (2008) ... Himself
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 2013
Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic (Documentary) 
Himself
 2013
Lensing 'One Hour Photo' (Video documentary short) 
Himself
 2013
Set List: Stand Up Without a Net (TV Series) 
Himself
- Episode dated 21 April 2013 (2013) ... Himself
 2013
One (TV Series) 
Himself
 2012
The 2012 Comedy Awards (TV Movie) 
Himself
 2012
Inside Comedy (TV Series) 
Himself
- Robin Williams and Jonathan Winters (2012) ... Himself
 2012
IC Places Hollywood (TV Series) 
Himself
- People I Met Along the Way (2012) ... Himself
 1991-2012
Sesame Street (TV Series) 
Himself
- Rhyming Block (2012) ... Himself
- Gina's baby niece moves to Sesame Street (2001) ... Himself
- Baby Bear's Cousin Oliver Visits (1998) ... Himself
- Episode #24.35 (1992) ... Himself
- Episode #23.88 (1992) ... Himself
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 2011
WWE Tribute to the Troops (TV Special) 
Himself
 2011
The Project (TV Series) 
Himself
- Episode dated 7 December 2011 (2011) ... Himself
 2008-2011
The Graham Norton Show (TV Series) 
Himself
- Robin Williams/Jennifer Saunders/Elijah Wood/JLS (2011) ... Himself
- Episode #4.7 (2008) ... Himself
 2011
Curiosity (TV Series documentary) 
Himself
- Your Body on Drugs (2011) ... Himself
 2009-2011
Made in Hollywood (TV Series) 
Himself
- Episode #7.8 (2011) ... Himself
- Episode #5.9 (2009) ... Himself
 2011
=3 (TV Series) 
Himself
- Short Hairy Guys (2011) ... Himself
 2011
1st Look (TV Series) 
Himself - Interviewee
- Happy Feet Two (2011) ... Himself - Interviewee
 2011
Instant Movie Review (TV Series) 
Himself - Interviewee
- Happy Feet TWo (2011) ... Himself - Interviewee
 2011
The BAFTA Britannia Awards (TV Movie) 
Himself
 2011
Stage Left: A Story of Theater in San Francisco (Documentary) 
Himself
 2011
Close Up (TV Series) 
Himself - Interviewee / Actor
- Robin Williams (2011) ... Himself - Interviewee / Actor
 2011
The 65th Annual Tony Awards (TV Movie) 
Himself - Presenter: Best Book of a Musical
 2011
Looking for Lenny (Documentary) 
Himself
 1998-2011
Charlie Rose (TV Series) 
Himself - Guest
- Episode dated 22 April 2011 (2011) ... Himself - Guest
- Episode dated 4 December 2009 (2009) ... Himself - Guest
- Episode dated 10 December 2002 (2002) ... Himself - Guest
- Episode dated 21 August 2002 (2002) ... Himself - Guest
- Episode dated 20 April 2000 (2000) ... Himself - Guest
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 2011
CBS News Sunday Morning (TV Series) 
Himself
- Episode dated 17 April 2011 (2011) ... Himself
 2011
The 3 Minute Talk Show (TV Series) 
Himself
- Robin Williams (2011) ... Himself
 2010
Himself
 1981-2010
Saturday Night Live (TV Series) 
Himself - Host / Various / Himself
- Robert De Niro/Diddy-Dirty Money (2010) ... Himself (uncredited)
- Robin Williams/James Taylor (1988) ... Himself - Host / Various
- Robin Williams/Paul Simon (1986) ... Himself - Host / Various
- Robin Williams/Adam Ant (1984) ... Himself - Host / Various
- Jr. Walker & the All-Stars (1981) ... Himself (uncredited)
 2010
Industrial Light & Magic: Creating the Impossible (TV Movie documentary) 
Himself
 2010
The 7PM Project (TV Series) 
Himself
- Episode #1.323 (2010) ... Himself
 2010
Himself
 2010
Alan Carr: Chatty Man (TV Series) 
Himself
- Episode #4.8 (2010) ... Himself
 2010
Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (TV Series) 
Himself
- Episode #18.23 (2010) ... Himself
 2010
Himself
 2010
Himself
 2010
The Cove: My Friend is... (Short) 
Himself
 2010
The 82nd Annual Academy Awards (TV Special) 
Himself - Presenter: Best Actress in a Supporting Role
 2009-2010
The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien (TV Series) 
Himself
- Episode #1.144 (2010) ... Himself
- Episode #1.49 (2009) ... Himself
 2009
Robin Williams: Weapons of Self Destruction (TV Special documentary) 
Himself
 2009
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (TV Series) 
Himself - Guest
- Episode #1.158 (2009) ... Himself - Guest
 2006-2009
The View (TV Series) 
Himself - Guest
- Episode dated 24 November 2009 (2009) ... Himself - Guest
- Episode dated 17 November 2006 (2006) ... Himself - Guest
 2009
SpongeBob SquarePants (TV Series) 
Himself
- Truth or Square (2009) ... Himself
 2009
The Jay Leno Show (TV Series) 
Himself
- Episode #1.3 (2009) ... Himself
 2009
Rove Live (TV Series) 
Himself
- Episode #10.26 (2009) ... Himself
 2009
Believe: The Eddie Izzard Story (Documentary) 
Himself
 2007-2009
Up Close with Carrie Keagan (TV Series) 
Himself - Guest
- Episode dated 1 September 2009 (2009) ... Himself - Guest
- Episode dated 29 June 2007 (2007) ... Himself - Guest
 2009
TV Land Moguls (TV Mini-Series documentary) 
Himself
- The 80's (2009) ... Himself
- The 70s: Part 2 (2009) ... Himself
 2009
The 35th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV Special) 
Himself - Presenter
 2008
The Bonnie Hunt Show (TV Series) 
Himself - Guest
- Episode dated 8 September 2008 (2008) ... Himself - Guest
 2008
Deutschland, deine Künstler (TV Series documentary) 
Himself
- Armin Mueller-Stahl (2008) ... Himself
 2008
The 6th Annual TV Land Awards (TV Movie) 
Himself
 2008
Dreams with Sharp Teeth (Documentary) 
Himself
 2008
American Idol (TV Series) 
Himself / Ivan 'Bob' Poppanoff the 'Russian Idol'
- Live Results Show: One Contestant Eliminated (2008) ... Himself
- Idol Gives Back (2008) ... Ivan 'Bob' Poppanoff the 'Russian Idol'
 2008
The Madness and Misadventures of Munchausen (Video documentary) 
Himself
 2008
History of the Joke (TV Movie documentary) 
Himself
 2008
Himself
 2008
The 34th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV Special) 
Himself
 2007
Historical Threads: The Costumes of 'Night at the Museum' (Video documentary short) 
Himself / Teddy Roosevelt
 2007
God kveld Norge (TV Series) 
Himself
- Episode dated 22 December 2007 (2007) ... Himself
 2007
Access Hollywood (TV Series) 
Himself
- Episode dated 22 November 2007 (2007) ... Himself
 2007
CMT Hot 20 Countdown (TV Series) 
Himself
- Episode dated 15 November 2007 (2007) ... Himself
 1987-2007
Today (TV Series) 
Himself - Guest
- Episode dated 14 November 2007 (2007) ... Himself - Guest
- Episode dated 9 March 2005 (2005) ... Himself - Guest
- Episode dated 11 December 1987 (1987) ... Himself - Guest
 2007
Mark Twain Prize: Billy Crystal (TV Special) 
Himself
 2007
Bienvenue à Cannes (Documentary) 
Himself
 2007
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project (Documentary) 
Himself
 2007
The Making of 'Night at the Museum' (Video short) 
Himself / Teddy Roosevelt
 2007
Larry King Live (TV Series) 
Himself - Guest
- Robin Williams (2007) ... Himself - Guest
 1997-2007
HBO First Look (TV Series documentary) 
Himself / Ramone / Lovelace
- 'License to Wed': Behind the Vows (2007) ... Himself
- Happy Feet (2006) ... Ramone / Lovelace
- Robots (2005) ... Himself
- Father's Day (1997) ... Himself
 2007
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies: 10th Anniversary Edition (TV Movie documentary) 
Himself
 2007
Himself
 2007
2007 MTV Movie Awards (TV Movie) 
Himself
 2007
VH1 Rock Honors (TV Special) 
Himself
 2007
That's the Way It Is: Celebrating Cronkite at 90 (TV Movie documentary) 
 1998-2007
Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV Series) 
Himself - Guest
- Episode dated 2 May 2007 (2007) ... Himself - Guest
- Episode dated 14 November 2006 (2006) ... Himself - Guest
- Episode dated 9 March 2005 (2005) ... Himself - Guest
- Episode dated 12 November 2002 (2002) ... Himself - Guest
- Episode dated 14 May 2002 (2002) ... Himself - Guest
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 2007
Fog City Mavericks (Documentary) 
Himself
 2007
Shrink Rap (TV Series) 
Himself
- Robin Williams (2007) ... Himself
 2007
Himself
 2007
Deep Inside the Kid's Choice Awards (TV Movie) 
Himself
 2007
Certifiably Jonathan (Documentary) 
Himself
 2007
Sit Down Comedy with David Steinberg (TV Series) 
Himself - Guest
- Robin Williams (2007) ... Himself - Guest
 2007
The 33rd Annual People's Choice Awards (TV Special documentary) 
Himself
 2007
Dawn French's Boys Who Do Comedy (TV Series documentary) 
Himself
- Episode #1.2 (2007) ... Himself
- Episode #1.1 (2007) ... Himself
- Episode #1.3 (2007) ... Himself
 2006
Barry Sonnenfeld: The Kosher Cowboy (Video documentary short) 
Himself
 2006
JoJo: The Pop Princess (Video documentary short) 
HImself
 2006
The Scoop on Poop (Video documentary short) 
Himself
 2006
A Night at the Museum with McFly (TV Movie) 
Himself
 2006
HypaSpace (TV Series documentary) 
Himself
- Episode #5.249 (2006) ... Himself
 2006
Cartelera (TV Series) 
Himself
- Episode dated 9 December 2006 (2006) ... Himself
 2006
Happy Feet: European Premiere Special (TV Movie documentary) 
Himself
 2006
This Morning (TV Series) 
Himself
- Episode dated 5 December 2006 (2006) ... Himself
 2006
Film 2014 (TV Series) 
Himself
- Episode dated 4 December 2006 (2006) ... Himself
- Episode dated 11 September 2006 (2006) ... Himself
 2006
Weekend Sunrise (TV Series) 
Himself
- Episode dated 3 December 2006 (2006) ... Himself
 2006
Parkinson (TV Series) 
Himself - Guest
- Episode dated 2 December 2006 (2006) ... Himself - Guest
 2006
The High Road: Bonus DVD (Video) 
Himself
 2006
Comic Relief 2006 (TV Movie) 
Himself - Host
 2005-2006
Corazón de... (TV Series) 
Himself
- Episode dated 9 November 2006 (2006) ... Himself
- Episode dated 9 October 2006 (2006) ... Himself
- Episode dated 18 November 2005 (2005) ... Himself
 2005-2006
Real Time with Bill Maher (TV Series) 
Himself - Guest
- Episode #4.18 (2006) ... Himself - Guest
- Episode #3.1 (2005) ... Himself - Guest
 2006
RV Nation: The Culture of Road Warriors (Video documentary short) 
Himself
 2006
Getaway (TV Series) 
Himself
- Episode #15.15 (2006) ... Himself
 2006
Mind of Mencia (TV Series) 
Himself
- That's F**king Historical (2006) ... Himself
 2006
CMT Insider (TV Series) 
Himself
- Episode dated 29 April 2006 (2006) ... Himself
 2006
Total Request Live (TV Series) 
Himself
- Episode dated 27 April 2006 (2006) ... Himself
 2006
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (TV Series) 
Himself
- The DeAeth Family (2006) ... Himself
 2006
Moving Image Salutes Ron Howard (TV Movie) 
Himself
 2005
Earth to America (TV Movie) 
Himself
 2005
Building the 'House of D' (Video short) 
Himself
 2005
The Work of Director Mark Romanek (Video documentary) 
Himself (segment "Romanekian")
 2005
Nos Zamis Lé Hyens (Video documentary) 
Himself
 2005
Assembling 'Robots': The Magic, the Music, & the Comedy (TV Movie documentary short) 
Himself
 2005
Just for Laughs (TV Series) 
Himself
- Episode dated 1 March 2005 (2005) ... Himself
 2005
The Making of 'Robots' (Video documentary short) 
Himself
 2005
The 77th Annual Academy Awards (TV Special) 
Himself - Presenter: Best Animated Feature Film
 2005
The 20th IFP Independent Spirit Awards (TV Special documentary) 
Himself - Presenter: Best Feature
 2005
The Oprah Winfrey Show (TV Series) 
Himself
- Episode dated 16 February 2005 (2005) ... Himself
- Episode dated 11 February 2005 (2005) ... Himself
 2005
Himself
 2005
The 62nd Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV Special documentary) 
Himself - Recipient: Cecil B. deMille Award
 2005
The Aristocrats (Documentary) 
Himself
 2000-2004
Great Performances (TV Series) 
Himself
- Bill Irwin: Clown Prince (2004) ... Himself
- Chuck Jones: Extremes and In-Betweens - A Life in Animation (2000) ... Himself
 2004
The Rutles 2: Can't Buy Me Lunch (TV Special) 
Hans Hänkie
 2004
Open Access (TV Series) 
Himself
- Charities (2004) ... Himself
 2004
Good Day Live (TV Series) 
Himself
- Episode dated 13 October 2004 (2004) ... Himself
 2004
Up for Grabs (Documentary) 
Himself (uncredited)
 2004
The 76th Annual Academy Awards (TV Special) 
Himself - Presenter: Best Animated Feature
 2004
The 61st Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV Special) 
Himself - Presenter
 2004
This Hour Has 22 Minutes (TV Series) 
Himself
- Episode dated 16 January 2004 (2004) ... Himself
- Episode dated 14 January 2004 (2004) ... Himself
 2003
Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!! (TV Movie documentary) 
Himself
 2003
Tinseltown TV (TV Series) 
Himself
- Episode dated 29 November 2003 (2003) ... Himself
 2003
2003 Annual BAFTA/LA Cunard Britannia Awards (TV Movie) 
Himself - Presenter: The John Schlesinger Britannia Award for Artistic Excellence in Directing
 2003
GMTV (TV Series) 
Himself
- Episode dated 7 November 2003 (2003) ... Himself
 2003
ESPY Awards (TV Special) 
Himself
 1998-2003
Biography (TV Series documentary) 
Himself
- Arnold Schwarzenegger (2003) ... Himself
- Steven Spielberg: An Empire of Dreams (1998) ... Himself
 2003
Himself
 2003
The 75th Annual Academy Awards (TV Special) 
Himself - recalling his award (pre-recorded) (uncredited)
 2003
The 45th Annual Grammy Awards (TV Special) 
Himself
 2003
The 60th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV Special) 
Himself - Presenter: Cecil B. DeMille Award
 2003
Player$ (TV Series) 
Himself
- E3 03, Playa (2003) ... Himself
- Players Halloweenie Televizzie (2003) ... Himself
 2002
Animating 'A.I.' (Video documentary short) 
Himself (voice)
 2002
Day for Night: The Making of 'Insomnia' (Video documentary short) 
Himself
 2002
The Sound of 'A.I.' (Video documentary short) 
Himself (voice)
 2002
Billy Connolly: A BAFTA Tribute (TV Movie documentary) 
Himself
 2002
Supermarket Sweep (TV Series) 
Himself
- Episode dated 30 September 2002 (2002) ... Himself
 2002
Robin Williams: Live on Broadway (TV Special) 
Himself
 1997-2002
The Rosie O'Donnell Show (TV Series) 
Himself
- Episode dated 14 May 2002 (2002) ... Himself
- Episode dated 27 April 2000 (2000) ... Himself
- Episode dated 7 April 2000 (2000) ... Himself
- Episode dated 22 December 1999 (1999) ... Himself
- Episode dated 24 November 1998 (1998) ... Himself
Show all 6 episodes
 2002
Leute heute (TV Series documentary) 
Himself
- Episode dated 13 May 2002 (2002) ... Himself
 2002
Himself
 2002
Heroes of Comedy (TV Series documentary) 
Himself
- Spike Milligan (2002) ... Himself
 2002
Comedy Central Canned Ham (TV Series) 
Himself
- Death to Smoochy (2002) ... Himself
 2002
Intimate Portrait (TV Series documentary) 
Himself
- Pam Dawber (2002) ... Himself
 2002
The Making of 'One Hour Photo' (Video documentary short) 
Himself
 2001
The Mark Twain Prize: Whoopi Goldberg (TV Movie) 
Himself
 2001
Anatomy of a Scene (TV Series documentary) 
Himself
- One Hour Photo ... Himself
 2001
America: A Tribute to Heroes (TV Special documentary) 
Himself
 1994-2001
Dennis Miller Live (TV Series) 
Himself
- Anxiety (2001) ... Himself
- Political Correctness (1994) ... Himself
 2001
Inside the Actors Studio (TV Series) 
Himself - Guest
- Robin Williams (2001) ... Himself - Guest
 2001
E! True Hollywood Story (TV Series documentary) 
Himself
- The Comedy Store (2001) ... Himself
 2001
Bravo Profiles (TV Series documentary) 
Himself
- Rod Steiger (2001) ... Himself
 2000
Film-Fest DVD: Issue 3 - Toronto (Video documentary) 
Himself
 2000
It's Only Rock 'n' Roll (Video documentary) 
Himself
 2000
The Beatles Revolution (TV Movie documentary) 
Himself
 2000
Whose Line Is It Anyway? (TV Series) 
Himself
- Episode #3.9 (2000) ... Himself
 1996-2000
Mundo VIP (TV Series) 
Himself
- Show nº215 (2000) ... Himself
- Show nº134 (1998) ... Himself
- Show nº 33 (1996) ... Himself
- Show nº3 (1996) ... Himself
 2000
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Laughs: America's Funniest Movies (TV Special documentary) 
Himself
 2000
The 72nd Annual Academy Awards (TV Special) 
Himself - Performer
 2000
The Mark Twain Prize: Jonathan Winters (TV Movie) 
Himself
 1999
Lions and Monkeys and Pods... Oh My!: The Special Effects of 'Jumanji' (Video documentary short) 
Himself (uncredited)
 1999
The Mark Twain Prize: Richard Pryor (TV Movie) 
Himself
 1999
Python Night: 30 Years of Monty Python (TV Movie documentary) 
Himself
 1999
Biography of the Millennium: 100 People - 1000 Years (TV Mini-Series documentary) 
Himself
 1999
Clive Anderson All Talk (TV Series) 
Himself
- Episode #4.3 (1999) ... Himself
 1999
The Medicinal Value of Laughter (Video documentary short) 
Himself
 1999
The 71st Annual Academy Awards (TV Special) 
Himself
 1999
5th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV Special) 
Himself
 1999
The 56th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV Movie documentary) 
Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy / Musical
 1999
Get Bruce (Documentary) 
Himself
 1999
Himself
 1999
The Directors (TV Series documentary) 
Himself
- The Films of Barry Levinson ... Himself
 1998
30 Years of Billy Connolly (TV Mini-Series) 
Himself
 1998
Making of What Dreams May Come (TV Movie documentary) 
Himself
 1998
Noel's House Party (TV Series) 
Himself
- Episode #8.10 (1998) ... Himself
 1998
Hollywood Squares (TV Series) 
Himself
- Episode dated 18 November 1998 (1998) ... Himself
- Episode dated 17 November 1998 (1998) ... Himself
- Episode dated 16 November 1998 (1998) ... Himself
 1998
In My Life (TV Movie documentary) 
Himself
 1998
Junket Whore (Documentary) 
Himself
 1998
Bravo Profiles: The Entertainment Business (TV Mini-Series documentary) 
Himself
 1998
Comic Relief VIII (TV Special) 
Himself - Host
 1998
The 70th Annual Academy Awards (TV Special) 
Himself - Winner: Best Actor in a Supporting Role
 1995-1998
Gomorron (TV Series) 
Himself - Om Filmen / Himself
- Om filmen 'Good Will Hunting' (1998) ... Himself - Om Filmen
- Episode dated 5 November 1995 (1995) ... Himself
 1998
4th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV Special) 
Himself
 1998
Christopher Reeve: A Celebration of Hope (TV Movie documentary) 
Emcee
 1998
The 55th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV Special) 
Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
 1998
Himself
 1997
Crook & Chase (TV Series) 
Himself
- Robin Williams (1997) ... Himself
 1997
The Making of 'Good Will Hunting' (Video documentary short) 
Himself
 1997
To Be on Camera: A History with Hamlet (Video documentary short) 
Himself
 1996
Very Important Pennis (TV Series) 
Himself
- Very Important Pennis: Part 1 (1996) ... Himself
 1996
American Masters (TV Series documentary) 
Himself
- Nichols and May: Take Two (1996) ... Himself
 1992-1996
Showbiz Today (TV Series) 
Himself
- Episode dated 15 May 1996 (1996) ... Himself
- Episode dated 8 November 1992 (1992) ... Himself
 1996
The 68th Annual Academy Awards (TV Special) 
Himself - Presenter: Honorary Award to Chuck Jones and Special Achievement Award to John Lasseter
 1995-1996
Primer plano (TV Series) 
Himself
- Episode dated 16 March 1996 (1996) ... Himself
- Episode dated 23 December 1995 (1995) ... Himself
 1996
Clive Anderson Talks Back (TV Series) 
Himself
- Episode #10.12 (1996) ... Himself
 1995
Comic Relief VII (TV Special documentary) 
Himself - Host
 1995
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies (TV Movie documentary) 
Himself
 1995
Who Makes You Laugh? (TV Special) 
Himself
 1995
A Comedy Salute to Andy Kaufman (TV Movie documentary) 
Himself
 1994
1994 MTV Movie Awards (TV Special) 
Himself
 1994
The 20th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV Special) 
Himself - Accepting Award for Favorite Comedy Motion Picture
 1994
In the Wild (TV Series documentary) 
Himself
- In the Wild Dolphins with Robin Williams (1994) ... Himself
 1994
Live & Kicking (TV Series) 
Himself
- Episode dated 29 January 1994 (1994) ... Himself
 1994
Comic Relief VI (TV Special documentary) 
Himself - Host
 1994
Montreal International Comedy Festival '94 (TV Movie) 
Himself
 1994
The 51st Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV Movie) 
Himself - Winner: Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy / Musical
 1993
Apollo Theatre Hall of Fame (TV Special documentary) 
Himself
 1993
A Tribute to Sam Kinison (TV Special documentary) 
Himself
 1993
The 50th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV Movie) 
Himself - Winner: Special Award
 1993
Rock the Vote (TV Movie) 
Himself
 1992
Himself
 1992
Comic Relief V (TV Special) 
Himself
 1982-1992
Late Night with David Letterman (TV Series) 
Himself - Guest
- Episode dated 16 December 1992 (1992) ... Himself - Guest
- Episode dated 8 June 1989 (1989) ... Himself - Guest
- Episode dated 24 April 1986 (1986) ... Himself - Guest
- Episode #1.28 (1982) ... Himself - Guest
 1992
The Whoopi Goldberg Show (TV Series) 
Himself - Guest
- Episode dated 18 September 1992 (1992) ... Himself - Guest
 1981-1992
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (TV Series) 
Himself
- Episode dated 21 May 1992 (1992) ... Himself
- Episode dated 18 December 1987 (1987) ... Himself
- Episode dated 14 October 1981 (1981) ... Himself
 1992
Dame Edna's Hollywood (TV Series) 
Himself
- Episode #1.2 (1992) ... Himself
 1992
Himself
 1992
The 64th Annual Academy Awards (TV Special) 
Himself - Nominated: Best Actor in a Leading Role
 1992
DÃas de cine (TV Series) 
Himself
- Episode dated 19 January 1992 (1992) ... Himself
 1992
The 49th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV Movie) 
Himself - Winner: Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy / Musical
 1991
Comic Relief IV (TV Movie) 
Himself
 1991
CBS This Morning (TV Series) 
Himself
- Episode dated 16 December 1991 (1991) ... Himself
 1988-1991
Wogan (TV Series) 
Himself - Guest
- Episode dated 1 November 1991 (1991) ... Himself - Guest
- Episode dated 16 September 1988 (1988) ... Himself - Guest
 1991
Walt Disney World's 20th Anniversary Celebration (TV Special) 
Himself
 1991
Big Bird's Birthday or Let Me Eat Cake (TV Movie) 
Himself
 1991
The 48th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV Special) 
Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
 1990
The 1st Annual American Teacher Awards (TV Movie) 
Himself
 1990
Tonight Live with Steve Vizard (TV Series) 
Himself
- Episode dated 29 May 1990 (1990) ... Himself
 1990
Donahue (TV Series) 
Himself
- Episode dated 9 May 1990 (1990) ... Himself
 1990
The Earth Day Special (TV Special) 
Everyman
 1990
The 62nd Annual Academy Awards (TV Special) 
Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Leading Role
 1990
An Evening with... (TV Movie) 
Himself
 1989
Comic Relief III (TV Special documentary) 
Himself
 1989
Whoopi Goldberg Presents Billy Connolly (TV Movie) 
Himself - Audience Member (uncredited)
 1989
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary (TV Special) 
Himself
 1989
The 61st Annual Academy Awards (TV Special) 
Himself - Presenter: Special Achievement Award to Richard Williams
 1989
Back to Neverland (Short) 
Himself
 1989
I'm from Hollywood (Documentary) 
Himself
 1988
Free to Be... a Family (TV Movie) 
Himself
 1988
Get Out the Vote (TV Movie) 
Himself
 1988
All-Star Celebration: The '88 Vote (TV Movie) 
Himself - Comedian
 1988
The Media Show (TV Series) 
Himself
- Episode #3.1 (1988) ... Himself
 1988
Good Morning Britain (TV Series) 
Himself - Guest
- Episode dated 26 September 1988 (1988) ... Himself - Guest
 1988
ABC Presents: A Royal Gala (TV Movie) 
Himself - Comedian
 1988
The 2nd Annual American Comedy Awards (TV Movie) 
Himself
 1988
The 60th Annual Academy Awards (TV Special) 
Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Leading Role & Presenter: Best Director
 1988
An All-Star Toast to the Improv (Video) 
Himself
 1987
Citizen Steve (Documentary short) 
Robin Leach
 1987
Comic Relief '87 (TV Movie) 
Himself
 1987
Will Rogers: Look Back in Laughter (TV Movie) 
Himself
 1987
Superstars and Their Moms (TV Movie) 
Himself
 1987
Carol, Carl, Whoopi and Robin (TV Special) 
Himself
 1986
One Voice (TV Special documentary) 
Himself - Guest Performer
 1986
The Max Headroom Show (TV Series) 
Himself
- Max Headroom's Giant Christmas Turkey (1986) ... Himself
 1986
MTV Video Music Awards 1986 (TV Movie) 
Himself - Presenter
 1986
Robin Williams: An Evening at the Met (TV Movie) 
Himself
 1986/I
Comic Relief (TV Special) 
Himself
 1986
The 58th Annual Academy Awards (TV Special) 
Himself - Co-Host
 1986
The Young Comedians All-Star Reunion (TV Special) 
Himself
 1985
The Richard Lewis 'I'm in Pain' Concert (TV Movie documentary) 
Himself - Witness
 1985
The 42nd Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV Special) 
Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy / Musical
 1984
Superstars of Comedy Salute the Improv (TV Movie) 
Himself
 1984
The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team (TV Movie) 
Himself - Performer
 1983
Himself
 1982
An Evening with Robin Williams (Video documentary) 
Himself
 1982
E.T. and Friends: Magical Movie Visitors (TV Movie documentary) 
Himself - Host
 1982
Catch a Rising Star's 10th Anniversary (TV Special) 
Himself
 1982
I Love Liberty (TV Special) 
Himself
 1982
Night of 100 Stars (TV Special) 
Himself
 1982
An Evening at the Improv (TV Series) 
Himself
 1982
The Billy Crystal Comedy Hour (TV Series) 
Himself
- Episode #1.1 (1982) ... Himself
 1980
Andy Kaufman Plays Carnegie Hall (Video documentary) 
Andy's Grandmother (uncredited)
 1980
The 37th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV Special) 
Himself
 1979
The 31st Annual Emmy Awards (TV Special) 
Himself - Nominee: Best Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
 1979
V.I.P. Night on Broadway Benefit (TV Movie) 
Himself - Performer
 1979
The 51st Annual Academy Awards (TV Special documentary) 
Himself - Presenter: Honorary Award to Walter Lantz
 1979
The 21st Annual TV Week Logie Awards (TV Movie) 
Himself
 1979
AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Alfred Hitchcock (TV Special documentary) 
Himself
 1979
The 5th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV Special) 
Himself - Winner: Favourite Male Performer in New TV Show
 1979
The 36th Annual Golden Globes Awards (TV Movie) 
Himself - Winner: Best Actor in a TV-Series- Musical / Comedy
 1979
On Location: Martin Mull (TV Movie) 
Himself - Audience Member (uncredited)
 1979
Sitcom: The Adventures of Garry Marshall (TV Movie) 
Himself
 1978
Battle of the Network Stars V (TV Special) 
Himself - ABC Team
 1978
Good Morning America (TV Series) 
Himself - Guest
- Episode dated 29 September 1978 (1978) ... Himself - Guest
 1978
The Alan Hamel Show (TV Series) 
Himself - Guest
- Episode dated 11 January 1978 (1978) ... Himself - Guest
 1978
Robin Williams - Off the Wall (TV Movie) 
Himself
 1978
The Big Laff Off (TV Series) 
Himself (1978)
 1977
The Richard Pryor Show (TV Series) 
Himself / Various
- Episode #1.4 (1977) ... Himself / Various (uncredited)
- Episode #1.3 (1977) ... Himself (uncredited)
 1976
On Location (TV Series) 
Himself
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