For almost the last 40 years, Williams has touched the hearts of many both in a dramatic and comedic way. Robin has created many memorable characters that people have grown up with and will never forget. Being seen as a stand-up comedian, comedic actor and Oscar winner, there will never be anyone like Robin Williams who was always seen as a master of the improv.
When looking throughout his back catalogue, I was amazed at just how good he has been for so long. The list that I have conjured up really shows the success this man has had.
One movie I will give an honorable mention to that is not in my top ten is A.I. Artificial Intelligence. As the voice of Dr. Know, Williams' character became part of an important moment in the story. Despite this being one of my favorite films of all-time, I had to discount it from the list as Williams' time on screen was not enough in my eyes for this film to be mentioned as a top Robin Williams film.
Just missing out on my top 10 that deserves a mention, are Jumanji and Mrs. Doubtfire. The former is one of the big family actions films of the 90's, Williams play this boy that gets caught up in a mysterious board game that will change his and many other peoples lives. It is a lot of fun and usually gets multiple viewings over time.
As for the latter, it is seen as one of Williams' most recognised role, this film sees a trouble father looking to win back his wife and kids by creating the ultimate alter-ego.
For every generation since its release, it has continued to amuse and entertain everyone and could well do so for many more generations to come.
Out of his 69 films, I have only seen 29 of them. I will rank all of the ones that I have seen and give a short review for each of my top 10:
29) Old Dogs
28) License To Wed
27) The Angriest Man In Brooklyn
26) Night At The Museum: Secret Of The Tomb
25) Night At The Museum 2
24) Jack
23) Nine Months
22) Toys
21) Flubber
20) Night At The Museum
19) Bicentennial Man
18) Happy Feet 2
17) The Face Of Love
16) Robots
15) Man Of The Year
14) Death To Smoochy
13) August Rush
12) Jumanji
11) Mrs. Doubtfire
10) Patch Adams - I get the hate for this. But there is a healthy fanbase for this lovely comedy drama.
Williams is in his element where he plays a medical student, who uses laughter as the best medicine.
Sure its over-sentimental, melodramatic, sappy, especially in the final act and quite far off the actual true story. But every so often, it works for some people. This film certainly does it for me.
9) Happy Feet - Not one of Williams' most well known roles, but his performances as Ramon and Lovelace is a solid one.
But it is in this list because of the interesting story that gripped me. In a world where Emperor Penguins find their soul mates through song, one new born cannot sing and finds an alternative that changes the way his group live.
8) Insomnia - Quite a change to your usual Williams role, but his performance in Christopher Nolan's crime thriller is one I will not forget.
When a local teenager is killed in a town where the sun does not set, two homicide detectives are sent to this town and already suspect one of the locals as the killer.
7) The Fisher King - Finally managed to check this out, and this comedy drama was worth the wait.
After being the cause of a tragic incident, a former radio DJ seeks redemption by helping someone who suffered because of him.
While Jeff Bridges is great as the lead, it's only until Robin Williams enters is when every aspect of the story is enhanced.
For every generation since its release, it has continued to amuse and entertain everyone and could well do so for many more generations to come.
Out of his 69 films, I have only seen 29 of them. I will rank all of the ones that I have seen and give a short review for each of my top 10:
29) Old Dogs
28) License To Wed
27) The Angriest Man In Brooklyn
26) Night At The Museum: Secret Of The Tomb
25) Night At The Museum 2
24) Jack
23) Nine Months
22) Toys
21) Flubber
20) Night At The Museum
19) Bicentennial Man
18) Happy Feet 2
17) The Face Of Love
16) Robots
15) Man Of The Year
14) Death To Smoochy
13) August Rush
12) Jumanji
11) Mrs. Doubtfire
Williams is in his element where he plays a medical student, who uses laughter as the best medicine.
Sure its over-sentimental, melodramatic, sappy, especially in the final act and quite far off the actual true story. But every so often, it works for some people. This film certainly does it for me.
But it is in this list because of the interesting story that gripped me. In a world where Emperor Penguins find their soul mates through song, one new born cannot sing and finds an alternative that changes the way his group live.
When a local teenager is killed in a town where the sun does not set, two homicide detectives are sent to this town and already suspect one of the locals as the killer.
After being the cause of a tragic incident, a former radio DJ seeks redemption by helping someone who suffered because of him.
While Jeff Bridges is great as the lead, it's only until Robin Williams enters is when every aspect of the story is enhanced.
A fascinating and moving story of how Williams' character joins a hospital in the Bronx to help several unresponsive patients.
His comradery with Robert De Niro is great to watch and they both bring across the message of the story with rewarding effect.
5) Hook - A big guilty pleasure of mine and I am sure many others. Directed by Steven Spielberg, Williams plays a man who seems to have forgotten his childhood and what it was like being a kid.
When his children get kidnapped, a number of mystical characters help him along the way to help him remember.
4) Dead Poets Society - Quite an inspiring role by Williams as he plays an English teacher who aims to push his students and reading the poetry and teaches how to seize the day.
Winner of Best Original Screenplay at the Oscars, this is a must watch for any film fan.
3) Good Morning, Vietnam - Probably Williams' breakthrough performance that saw him become a worldwide star. Williams plays the central role as a DJ who is assigned the US Army Forces network in Vietnam.
His unorthodox style of presenting begins to shake things up within the Army itself.
2) Good Will Hunting - The film that saw Williams collect the biggest honor any film actor can achieve, an Oscar. Also an Oscar winner for Best Screenplay and nominated for Best Picture, this story tells of a janitor who has a gift for mathematics. When struggling to find his path in life, he consults the local psychiatrist.
1) Aladdin - A big Disney classic from the 90's sees Williams be the voice of a genie that has been released by this man living in the slums who is trying to win the heart of a princess. It is everything you expect from a Disney film and Williams completely improv performance steals the show and really changed the film into becoming one of the great films of that decade.
When his children get kidnapped, a number of mystical characters help him along the way to help him remember.
Winner of Best Original Screenplay at the Oscars, this is a must watch for any film fan.
His unorthodox style of presenting begins to shake things up within the Army itself.
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