12 Super Surprising Facts About Robin Williams That Will Make You Miss Him Even More

Robin Williams was one of the most beloved actors of all time. Here are 12 facts about him that will make you miss him even more!

The term ‘Shazbot’ was actually coined by Robin Williams! The word made its way into popular culture and became so well known that it appeared in The Simpsons, the Tribes and was also the last words ever spoken by AC/DC singer Bon Scott!

Robin Williams is known for his heartwarming and comedic roles. But it would come as a shock to so many people that he was the first choice for the lead role in The Shining!

 

The reason Williams didn’t get the part was that after seeing Mork & Mindy, Stanley Kubrick changed his mind because Williams seemed “too psychotic” to play the character. Imagine being too psychotic to play Jack Torrence!

 

Williams and Billy Crystal appeared in an unscripted cameo at the beginning of a Friends episode. They happened to be at the location where the show was filmed and improvised their entire scene to participate together!

That entire scene in Good Will Hunting, where the professor describes his wife’s farts, was published by Williams. And it was so unexpected and hilarious that Matt Damon almost forgot to breathe while laughing!

Lisa Jakub played Robin Williams’ daughter, Lydia Hillard in Mrs Doubtfire. She went on filming for five months and her high school was not happy. Williams typed a letter and sent it to her school, telling them that a student of her caliber and abilities should be encouraged to go out into the world. Jakub stated that having Robin back in the cutthroat industry was all she needed to feel better.

Robin Williams struggled with drugs and depression for a long time, but he made sure to help others by being more open about it. Bradley Pierce, one of his co-stars from Jumanji, stated that Williams had been a constant source of motivation for Pierce to talk openly about his struggle with depression without any shame or hesitation.

The Make-A-Wish Foundation was heavily involved in the shooting of the Patch Adams movie. During the shoot, Williams and the entire cast made sure to spend time with several sick children. These children can be seen in the film as the children that Adams’ character works with in the children’s ward.

Robin Williams attended Juilliard at the same time as Christopher Reeve. He has lovingly shared the memories several times. He also shared how Reeves would share food with him if Williams barely had the money to buy it.

Reeve suffered a tragic accident that left him paralyzed. Williams showed up at the hospital disguised as a strange Russian proctologist who insisted on performing a rectal examination on him. Reeve stated that it was the first time he smiled after the accident.

“Absolutely Anything” was the last film Williams appeared in. The comedy film meant a lot to Williams, as it was the first film to feature all the members of the iconic comedy troupe Monty Python. Although it was Williams’ last film, only his voice could be heard.

 

The last film he appeared in was Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb, where he played his favorite role of President Teddy Roosevelt. This character, which was his last, was kept all the more fondly in the hearts of his fans.