There’s nothing Robin Williams couldn’t do. The actor played an elderly British nanny in Mrs. Doubtfire and then went on to win an Oscar for his role as the deuteragonist, Sean Maguire, in Good Will Hunting.
Known for both comedy and serious acting, Williams was gone too soon at the age of 63. His career was full and impressive, but sadly, he died by suicide. The Chicago native had the “dangerous” habit of working relentlessly, which shows how great of an actor he was.
Late Actor Robin Williams Had a Very Dangerous Habit
Robin Williams appeared in at least 63 movies throughout his long career spanning decades. Some were not so great, while others were big hits. The Boulevard star used to take on a lot of projects.
He used to feel the pressure to constantly work, fearing that people might forget about him if he took a break. In 2010, Williams shared with The Guardian his experience when he slowed down a bit after heart surgery in 2009. He said:
“In one two-year period I made eight movies. At one point the joke was that there’s a movie out without you in it. You have this idea that you’d better keep working, otherwise people will forget. And that was dangerous. And then you realize, no, actually if you take a break people might be more interested in you. Now, after the heart surgery, I’ll take it slow.”
The “dangerous” aspect he referred to was the mindset of constantly needing to stay in the public eye to remain relevant. But, after undergoing heart surgery, Williams had a change in perspective.
Realizing that taking a break might actually increase people’s interest in him, he decided to slow down and take things at a slower pace.
What was the Last Film by Robin Williams?
During a Reddit’s Ask Me Anything session with fans in 2013, Robin Williams said he couldn’t choose between comedies or dramas.
“I like doing both comedies and dramas, so it’s very difficult to say which one I prefer. I’ve been very blessed to have had the chance to explore such a variety of characters.”
His last film was Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb, in which he reprised his role as Teddy Roosevelt. The movie was scheduled for release in December 2014, but he passed away in August 2014.
In addition to Night at the Museum, Williams finished a role in the holiday comedy Merry Friggin Christmas, released in November 2014. The movie follows the story of Boyd Mitchler, with the Oscar-winning actor playing his father.
Watch Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb on Disney+ and Merry Friggin Christmas on Prime Video.
