Robin Williams was an iconic American comedian, actor, and philanthropist, whose exceptional talent and unmatched energy captivated audiences worldwide. He was born on July 21, 1951, in Chicago, Illinois. Williams grew up in a middle-class family, with his father, Robert Fitzgerald Williams, working as a senior executive in Ford Motors, and his mother, Laurie McLaurin, being a former model.
From a young age, Robin Williams displayed an innate sense of humor and a desire to entertain others. He attended Redwood High School in Larkspur, California, where he excelled in both academics and drama. After high school, he studied political science at Claremont Men's College in Claremont, California, before transferring to the College of Marin in Kentfield, where he pursued acting.