Robin Williams: Last News

Conrad Janis, a prolific character actor of TV, film and stage who had already become immediately recognizable even before landing his signature role opposite Robin Williams and Pam Dawber in the hit ’70s sitcom Mork & Mindy, died March 1 in Los Angeles. He was 94.

Sam Waterston is a Hollywood icon. The 81-year-old actor has been in the business for nearly four decades now. He memorably starred as D.A. James McCoy in Law & Order, and will be reprising the role as the NBC series returns for a 21st season after being off the air for 12 years. Sam also starred in The Newsroom and Grace & Frankie on television, while his notable film credits include 1974’s The Great Gatsby, The Killing Fields, and The Man in the Moon.

Wilson Chapman editor“Mrs. Doubtfire” has pushed back its return to the Great White Way.The musical, based on the 1993 Robin Williams family comedy of the same name, is now set to reopen April 14, a month later than its originally scheduled March 15 return date.The show’s producer Kevin McCollum confirmed the news to The New York Times on Friday. Speaking about the decision, McCollum explained it was made based on the trends of New York City COVID-19 cases, as well as tourism in the city.“The good news is that it looks like the virus is calming down, but there are still a lot of unknowns,” McCollum told the Times.

Mrs. Doubtfire will return to Broadway’s Stephen Sondheim Theatre on Thursday, April 14, a month later than originally planned.

Robin Williams and George Carlin have filed a lawsuit against Pandora, claiming the platform has been “willfully” streaming the late comedians’ recorded routines without proper licensing.According to Rolling Stone, the families of the comics filed the copyright infringement suit on Monday (February 7) alongside related complaints from fellow comedians Andrew Dice Clay, Ron White and Bill Engvall.The estates claim that the works of both comedians “continue to be exploited, performed, broadcast, and streamed” across Pandora’s platforms without the proper permission and without any “substantive response” to warnings issued by literary agency Word Collections over the past couple years.“While Carlin would have been thrilled for his works to live on through valid licenses and payments, he would have seven dirty words to say about Pandora’s actions and willful copyright infringement, no doubt,” Carlin’s paperwork states.Williams’ estate is seeking $4.1million in damages, while Carlin’s is looking for $8.4million.Rolling Stone reports that the filings allege Pandora improperly offered 27 of Williams’ works through its digital broadcast radio service. The routines in question reportedly derive from the Mrs.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorPandora, the digital music platform owned by SiriusXM, is ripping off comedians by streaming their recordings without properly licensing the works — and has been doing so for years, according to a series of new lawsuits.On Monday, L.A. law firm King & Ballow filed copyright-infringement lawsuits against Pandora on behalf of five comedians or their estates: Robin Williams, George Carlin, Andrew Dice Clay, Bill Engvall and Ron White.

said in a video, as the crowd cheered and applauded.Letterman, who hosted the NBC show from its very beginning in 1982, departed in 1993 to host CBS’ “Late Show,” which is currently hosted by Stephen Colbert.Prior to his stint at CBS, Letterman was vying to host “The Tonight Show” in 1993 upon former host Johnny Carson’s departure. But much to his dismay, competing show host Jay Leno snatched the coveted spot instead, prompted Letterman’s exit from “Late Night.”The 74-year-old late night talk show veteran left CBS’ “Late Show” in 2015, announcing a retirement from television, only returning to the screen for his own Netflix series “My Next Guest Needs No Introduction” in 2018.Throughout his more than 30 years in his late show career, Letterman’s quirky charm and anti-humor earned him brownie points with his audience, landing him amongst the most well-known talk show hosts.

Sarah Silverman took her dog for a walk on Tuesday in Los Angeles after paying tribute to late comedian Bob Saget.The 51-year-old comedian kept it casual in a grey hoodie over a green T-shirt along with denim shorts and black leggings.Sarah also sported a cap with a tie-dye graphic and accessorized with sunglasses and a red bandana hanging from her back pocket. Dog duty:Sarah Silverman took her dog for a walk on Tuesday in Los Angeles after paying tribute to late comedian Bob SagetShe completed her outfit with brown hiking shoes.Sarah held onto a black leash while walking her cute black dog in a Los Feliz park.

Jim Carrey was in makeup for so long during filming for The Grinch that a CIA operative had teach him how to endure torture. While the 2000 film is a firm Christmas favourite in households across the world, it was a rather gruelling feat for the now 59-year-old actor, who was in makeup for upwards of 800 hours in total.

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Robin Williams was one of the most beloved actors in Hollywood before his tragic death in 2014. The four-time Oscar nominee starred in iconic movies like Aladdin, Mrs. Doubtfire, Jumanji, and Good Will Hunting, and his performances always moved the audience. Sadly, Robin died of suicide on August 11, 2014 at the age of 63 after years of struggling with Lewy body disease. His death left the entire world devastated — including his widow, as well as his two former wives.

Speaking out. Robin Williams‘ daughter Zelda has seen that viral video of an actor impersonating her late father—and she doesn’t want fans to keep sending it to her.

Zelda Williams has a request for the fans of her late father Robin Williams after actor Jamie Costa‘s “test footage” has gone viral.

Robin Williams’ daughter, Zelda Williams, is asking fans to use discretion when sharing videos of other comedians impersonating her late father.

Robin Williams fans have been left stunned after actor Jamie Costa impersonated the late actor in a new clip!

Ethan Hawke‘s quotes about working alongside Robin Williams are now going viral.

“Dead Poet’s Society” was one of Ethan Hawke’s earliest screen roles, and proved to be a breakthrough film that propelled him onto a successful future.

Dead Poets Society.Hawke appeared in the 1989 film as a schoolboy – in what was one of his first acting roles – alongside Williams who played an inspirational teacher.During a Q&A session at Karlovy Vary Film Festival (via Variety), Hawke said he felt intimidated by Williams as a young actor.He said: “I thought Robin hated me. He had a habit of making a ton of jokes on set. At 18, I found that incredibly irritating.

August 11 marked the seventh anniversary of the shocking death of beloved comedian and respected actor Robin Williams, who was 63.Leading the tributes and remembrances to the legendary star was his oldest son Zak Williams, who took to Twitter on Wednesday to pay tribute to his father.He praised the Oscar winner for his efforts to 'bring laughter and to help others.' Never forget: Zak Williams, 38, the oldest son of Robin Williams, paid tribute to his late father on Wednesday for the seventh anniversary of his death; seen together in 2012 in NYC'Dad, seven years ago today you passed on.

died on August 11, 2014, at the age of 63. But the loss was more acute for Zak Williams, his eldest son.The 38-year-old took to Twitter with a heartfelt post on Wednesday to commemorate the anniversary of his father’s death.“Dad, seven years ago today you passed on,” he wrote.

READ MORE: Robin Williams comforted Steven Spielberg during Schindler's ListZelda, named after the Nintendo video game princess, tweeted: "Thanks to everyone who sent thoughtful things on Poppo's bday. "Celebrated him in my own way yesterday, grateful for the space to do so.