Although officially declared the funniest person alive, behind the public face of this brilliant comedian are years of drinking, drug abuse and womanising. He was with John Belushi on the night he died and it was this experience, and the birth of his son, which led him to clean up his act.
From here Williams embarked on the most successful period of his film-making career, starring in films such as 'Good Morning Vietnam', 'Dead Poets Society', 'Awakenings' and 'Mrs Doubtfire'. This intensely successful period, both critically and commercially, culminated in a Bets Supporting Actor Oscar for 'Good Will Hunting'. He has also been a tireless campaigner for social causes such as homelessness and AIDS awareness, and set up US Comic Relief.
This is the first in-depth biography of Robin Williams. In addition to interviews with Williams and himself over the last four years, the author has spoken with colleagues, fellow students and fellow stars to reveal the man behind the comic genius.
Contains black and white photographs.
