Remembering Robin Williams on his birthday

comedyJul 21, 2026392,870

Fans and public figures marked what would have been Robin Williams' 75th birthday by sharing favorite films, quotes and personal memories, and his daughter Zelda posted photos with the caption Happy 75th womb evacuation anniversary Poppo. Coverage and social posts also revived a long-running rumor that Williams required productions to hire homeless people; a Snopes investigation says that claim is unsubstantiated, traces to a 2014 account by Brian Lord, and lacks contracts, production testimony or family confirmation. Snopes notes outlets including Showbizz Daily and UNILAD have repeated the hiring claim in recent years, but independent verification is absent and the story was previously evaluated in 2014. The remembrance pieces also recalled Williams’ real-world work on homelessness: he helped launch the U.S. Comic Relief charity in 1986 alongside Billy Crystal, Whoopi Goldberg and Harold Ramis. Outlets revisiting his life cited his 2014 death by suicide and included a resource reminder to contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for anyone in crisis.

Geek In The Zoo

@geekinthezoo.bsky.social

In celebration of what would have been his 75th birthday, here are my top ten Robin Williams films: 1. The Birdcage 2. Dead Poets Society 3. Mrs. Doubtfire 4. Hook 5. Aladdin 6. One Hour Photo 7. Jumanji 8. Good Will Hunting 9. Good Morning, Vietnam 10. Popeye

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Trip58

I like your list but I would put What Dreams May Come in my top five.

Tim35

Patch Addams deserves more love too.

diaperingdad.bsky.social29

Moscow on the Hudson. Early in his career but showing all the potential he more than fulfilled.

Adam Kotlarczyk27

Great list, mine would have to squeeze in Awakenings and The Fisher King

Geek In The Zoo25

Just to clear things up, the reason films such as Fisher King, What Dreams May Come, The World According to Garp and others are not listed is that I just have never seen them.

5280wendy.bsky.social19

The Birdcage is absolute perfection - the casting, the acting, the music - it’s one of those movies you can watch over and over and over.

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DD Ward ..."Sapphic Dr. DOOM"7

In celebration of what would have been his 75th birthday, here are my top ten Robin Williams films in no particular order... Good Morning, Vietnam Jumanji Aladdin Hook Ferngully: The Last Rainforest What Dreams May Come Patch Adams Dead Poets Society Mrs. Doubtfire Robots

Bethechange🪴4

Miss him and his enormous talent 💔 I would have to add What Dreams May Come and Patch Adams

Michael D3

Top three: 1) The Birdcage 2) Insomnia 3) One Hour Photo

Craig's Late Night Douche Bag Patrol🦘🦘🦘2

Good Morning Vietnam for me in the no.1 spot. Because it was a great performance and loosely based on a true story.

Justan2

For me it’s: 1. Dead Poets Society 2. The Birdcage 3. Mrs. Doubtfire 4. Hook 5. Bicentennial Man 6. What Dreams May Come 7. One Hour Photo 8. Patch Adams 9. Jumanji 10. Aladdin

Hoodlum 🇺🇸

@nothoodlum.bsky.social

So, it turns out Robin Williams is disguised as the mayor of Dallas, and Marilyn Monroe is still alive thanks to MedBeds. These people vote. Courtesy of @thegoodliars.bsky.social

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Mary44

This is the mayor of Dallas. Eric Johnson. Just.......wow. 🤦🏻‍♀️

ken-shabby26

This is not stupidity. This is insanity. A profound psychosis.

MJ 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈26

He’s good. I could not keep a straight face hearing that kind of insane delusions like he does.

Khr5@bsky.com22

His cult is more delusional than Senile Satan is.

Alberto Resists 🏳️‍🌈 🦋18

They walk amongst us... Holy shit.

Tracy L Cooper 📎12

With us, it's all about discernment? You sure as hell didn't "discern" that outfit.

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Hoyt7

Elvis has left the Med Bed.

Patty Read Project 20253

I just saw a video of Stephen Miller claiming Antifa (whoever they are??) are all defective looking 🤣

Grumpy Grandpa2

My goodness they’re rounding up the wrong people

Girl from Downers Grove2

A former best friend of mine was a special ed teacher along with me in our district. She was always a Repub, but until Obama, it didn't matter. Then everything went nuts, and Trump/Qanon amped up the craziness--she honestly believes in med beds, says Trump was given them by an alien being. Bye bye.

Rolling Stone

@rollingstone.com

Today would've been Robin Williams' 75th birthday. Revisit our 1988 interview with the legendary talent: www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv...

10845d ago

Crucible Of Words

@crucibleofwords.bsky.social

Robin Williams was the best comedian turned actor and it's not even close. An absolute titan of performance, we are all very fortunate that we got to experience his talents.

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aowen2

Williams was incredible but this reads out Steve Martin, Jack Lemmon, Bill Murray, Chaplin, Buster Keaton, Sellers, etc

Will McKinley

@willmckinley.bsky.social

"I don't know how much value I have in this universe, but I do know that I've made a few people happier than they would have been without me." Robin Williams would have been 75 today. #BOTD #FilmSky

4945d ago

Ashland Forest Dweller

@vaforestdweller.bsky.social

My pleasure. Was thinking, one of Robin Williams many great qualities was that when he was serious, he was just as good as when he was funny.

6045d ago

The 70s Guy

@stevenw888.bsky.social

Born 21 July 1951, one of the finest comedians of all time, Robin Williams began his career as a stand-up comedian. Widely recognised for his comedic skills, he proved his versatility by successfully performing serious roles in films like Dead Poets Society and The Fisher King. #RobinWilliams

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𝓑𝓮𝓷𝓿𝓲𝓷𝓭𝓸

@djmabeizy.bsky.social

Today would have been Robin Williams’ birthday 🎂 One of my idols, especially for his quiet work on homelessness and mental health a true legend who gave so much without ever asking for credit or wanting anything in return.

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filmlinc.bsky.social

@filmlinc.bsky.social

❤️ Remembering Robin Williams today on what would be his 75th birthday (born 7/21/51).

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Don

@donshifs.bsky.social

Disney History 7/21/1951 Happy Birthday to the voice of the Genie, Robin Williams. Some other Disney film credits include: •Aladdin •Popeye •Good Morning, Vietnam •Jack •Dead Poets Society •Aladdin and the King of Thieves •Flubber •Good Will Hunting l •Bicentennial Man •Old Dogs