Robin Williams — Timeline
Key moments in the life of Robin Williams.
1951
Born on July 21 in Chicago, Illinois
1973
Family relocated to Tiburon, California
1977
Graduated from Claremont McKenna College and enrolled at Juilliard School of Drama
1978
Moved to Los Angeles to pursue comedy career after leaving Juilliard
1979
Cast as Mork on the television series 'Mork & Mindy,' which became a breakthrough role
1997
Won Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for 'Good Will Hunting'
1998
Starred in 'Patch Adams,' showcasing his dramatic range
2006
Received Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for 'The Pursuit of Happyness'
2009
Won Golden Globe and BAFTA awards for his role in 'Doubt'
2014
Died on August 11 at age 63 in Tiburon, California