Robin

Explore the life of a beloved entertainer with Robin, a definitive biography from New York Times culture reporter Dave Itzkoff. This work delves into the rapid-fire comedy, iconic roles, and Academy Award-winning performances that defined Robin Williams' career.

Itzkoff, granted access to Williams and his family, offers a generous and appreciative portrait. The biography navigates the comedian's singular innovation and intensity, from his stand-up roots to his breakout in Mork & Mindy and his acclaimed role in Good Will Hunting. It reveals how Williams's comic brilliance masked deep-seated emotions and self-doubt, evident in films like Dead Poets Society and Mrs. Doubtfire.

Drawing on over a hundred interviews and extensive archival research, Robin also addresses the star's struggles with addiction and depression, and a debilitating condition he faced later in life. This fresh perspective offers an original look at a man whose work profoundly touched countless lives. A New York Times Bestseller and Editor's Pick, this is a must-read in Biographies & Memoirs and Film And Tv categories.