Sean Mitchell - Robin Williams: A Biography of the Legendary Comedian

Robin Williams: A Biography of the Legendary Comedian

By Sean Mitchell

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Introduction

A ugust 11, 2014- the day that shocked the world. Robin Williams committed suicide at his home in Tiburon, California, near where he grew up during his childhood. He was 63 years old. Toxicology reports show that he had antidepressants, caffeine, and Levodopa, a medication used to treat Parkinsons disease in his body (Soo Youn, 2014). For most of his life, Robin had dealt with severe depression but was recently diagnosed with Parkinsons disease (Soo Youn, 2014). He continued to have a paranoia that haunted him to his grave.

The night before his death, he put several wristwatches in a sock and then kept them with someone, because he was worried that they wouldnt be safe. Then, at 7:09 he called his wife, Susan, to tell her was going out to the bookstore to purchase some magazines for her (Soo Youn, 2014).

Robin came back with the magazines. Then, he was walking in their bedroom and looking in the closet. He went out with his iPad and Susan thought that he was going to do some reading with it. He went out of the bedroom at 10:30pm, which would be the last time she would see him (Soo Youn, 2014).

At 11:45am on August 11, Williams assistant was worried about Robin. She then unlocked the front door and found the man in a long black T-shirt and black jeans. He was hanging with a nylon belt in the door (Soo Youn, 2014). The actor also had cuts on his wrist.

In spite of his history of depression, Williams was never suicidal before and did not indicate that he was going to go through with the act.

Robin Williams was a legend, who continues to have a special place in history. His hand has been engraved in the world of comedy so that he will always be remembered for making people laugh. It was his legacy to the world. The Oscar winner played a psychologist in Good Will Hunting and received many awards and nominations for his various roles. His career led to a successful bridge between film and television. However, although he was incredibly successful and lived a life that one would think was amazing and fruitful, there was a lot to Robins life that wasnt so rosy and perfect. A troubled childhood left its scar deeply embedded into the psychology of Robin, which caused him to have a difficult time accepting himself and his place in the world. He constantly craved attention. The world of Hollywood and stand-up comedy gave him all that. And yet, even at the end of all of it, he felt an empty mindset to end it all with his suicide.

As a person, Robin Williams is one of the most fascinating figures to write about. He has been in so many movies, had a feature show in different venues throughout the world, and has made his mark on Hollywood forever. Writing about Robin is an ambitious task, demanding careful reflection and analysis.

This journey through the biography of Robin Williams requires us to go deep into the childhood feelings of abandonment that he struggled with. We want to plunge into what was making Robin feel left out and how he spent his entire life looking for the validation and affection of others. Through his addictions to cocaine, alcohol, and sex, he seemed to try to mask all the insecurities deep within his soul. Indeed, Robin was a troubled person, and although he seemed to be together on stage, he fell apart when the camera wasnt on or when he was backstage.

Deep within the mind of Robin was a person who was desperate to find meaning in his life. In spite of all the accolades that he achieved, Robin would not be able to find the true joy that he deserved after a full life and career. A deep sense of shame and loneliness seemed to haunt him all the way to his lonely death in his home in California.

As you read this biography, you will discover the gifts and talents of the rising star Robin from his childhood and early years to his entertainment training at Juilliard to his life as a stand-up comedian. Additionally, you will find out how Robin was successful in his TV and movie career. We will fast forward all of this experience to the latter years of his life when he started to slow down to his end.

Within this book is found a perspective of mental health. Although a writer could focus on all the successes of Robin, what is most fascinating is his story through the lens of what was an undiagnosed but recognized manic depression that haunted him from early childhood to death. Behind the masks of theatre and charades, there was a man who was struggling to live a normal life, because he had not received adequate treatment for manic depression. All the while, he continued to live as if comedy and laughter were the only solutions to his darkened soul.

Come with us to experience the depth of the human mind, soul, and body of Robin Williams. By examining him through the eyes of an anthropologist or psychologist, we can see what truly made him the great person he was but also what weakened him fundamentally. He was not Superman. No man can be. Although he had superhuman abilities to memorize and extemporize on stage, he was limited as a human being. Therefore, let us see the humanity behind the mask, the common man that is within Robin Williams, not the movie star, but the true man within him. That is what is the most fascinating thing to do. We hope that you will enjoy it as we go deep into his life, his mind, and his heart, because we can also find the deeper parts of who we are in Robin, as though we see ourselves in the mirror.

Thank you for reading this biography on Robin Williams. We hope that you will find the information to be helpful and entertaining, just like the brilliant mastermind.