Typecast as a goofy comedic actor, he is immensely underrated for his dramatic acting ability IMO...

where can i ask as to the role played by robin williams in mrs. doubtfire as the "old maid".....i saw a classic 1944 movie wit ray milland and in it, appeared barbara everest as the "maid" and lord and behold....his fictitious character was almost as true to a real person as it can get.....check it out.....

Four stars for fearlessnes in some of the interesting roles he has chosen. Not bad for a stand-up comic.

Awful.  His stand-up is the worst of all-time.  If you need any affirmation of how awful he is, just look at the Oscars.  They continually put Robin Williams, Billy Crystal, and Whoopie Goldberg as the host, or they have all three.  Three of the most over-rated and boring "comedians" on the planet.

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It's been a while since he's come out with a GREAT comedy,  but still he has some pretty classic comedies under his belt;  Mrs. Doubtfire, Good Morning Vietnam etc.  He even proved he can play serious roles too.  Winning an Oscar for his role in Good Will Hunting.  A lot of people don't like him,  but I do.  I guess hes one of those actors you either like or hate.  While he does come across silly in some movies,  he has made me laugh in alot of his past movies too.

One dimensional actor that never got beyond his Mork And Mindy and/or his way-to-cute 10 second manic-gibberish delivery in terms of acting. One of the worst actors in American history, certainly one of the most annoying. Bascially, he plays the same character in every movie he is in.

Overrated.  The only thing that Robin can play is a wacky cartoon voice.

Great guy but pretty much uses the same routine in everything he's done. I find it annoying when he tells a joke because it seem like he belives he's the funniest man alive and that it's a privilage to laugh at him. he's overrated.

  I respect him. I think he's very talented, and lightnin'-fast on his mental feet. I simply don't find him all that funny. That's not necessarily meant as criticism; a lot of one's appreciation of comedy is subjective, obviously. I may not personally enjoy Buster Keaton movies, but I would admit his cinematic work is stamped by genius. I do think Robin's much-ballyhooed "transition" to serious acting is dilettantism of the most obvious sort. In the "serious" roles I've seen him in, he's ok...nothing more. Why not get a more accomplished and better suited actor to play a particular part? Maybe the studios feel that Robin's name on a marquee will draw in the audiences. Maybe so, but it doesn't necessarily make for a better movie.

Much better during his coke-infused days. . .Williams has done some good work, but it wildly overrated. . .

Please go away I never could stand you & your maniacal personality.  You r JUST not funny.  The worst is looking into your eyes & seeing a lost soul.. Please find peace in another realm (inacessable to the public,mind you) to exert your passions.  God speed!

He could very well be the most overrated comedian of all time. His comedy albums were brutally self-aggrandizing and unfunny. His role as Mork was representative of TV sitcom execs that have no casting skills. His cutesy, self-absorbed, over-the-top style of showstopper comedy falls flat in its egocentric approach. If you think that Robin Williams is some sort of comedic genius, or perhaps possesses undeniably fantastic improvisational comedic skills, you need to get your head out of your cornhole. Hamming it up and acting like some coke-headed court jester does not a great comedian or actor make! Gong!

I love this guy. He is so fun to watch.

A good actor with a history of making bad choices. His best work these days comes when his name appears below the title of the movie (Good Will Hunting, Insomnia) as opposed to above the title (RV, Man of the Year).

From Good Morning Vietnam to the Big White, Robin Willams is a great actor. The Big White is one of my favorite movies. It was filmed in 2004.

Although he gets a little annoying at times, I had to give this guy a perfect 5. His roles in "Good Will Hunting", "Awakenings", and- yes, I'm going to say it- "The Adventures of Baren Munchousen" are state of the art.

Profane spewing idiot.

if one want a comic actor ,this is the best there is,no ifs and or dough about it.

Without his medication or a strong director, this jack-ass is a complete bore. As a comedian, he tries too hard and is about as funny as a herniated disc. Keep him away from emceeing awards shows. and keep him away from the coke. He's already hyper enough as is.

INCREDIBLE ACTOR! INCREDIBLE COMEDIAN! Long live Robin Williams!!!

Truly talented actor and great at Improving.

Robbin Williams can act- just watch the "Dead Poets Society" if you doubt this.However,he is almost always playing the same annoying spaz,and for that I have to deduct a few points.

The Robin is funny sometimes but a pain in the back side other times. Sometimes I can't stand the smirking.

I find him to be a creepy man, I loved him as Mork.

I love his more serious roles as an actor, but not crazy about his comedy.

He has amazing range for an actor ... which is astonishing to all of us to whome he started out as a comedian.

Robin is a great actor but he must be a nightmare to cast as he just does not fit the mold. I would love to see him do some thing with Jim Carey.

He always scared me as a kid, he gives me a creepy vibe: Like those guys that would try to offer you candy the ones your mom always told you to stay away from :( YUCK!

Robin williams is one of my favorite funny actors. the only bad thing is that when he tries to do a serious film he still seems funny. But thats ok that is what he is about!!! I thought his newer one one hour photo was great It seemed to drag a lot but it was a unique film and held my interest.

How can u not laugh @ Patch Adams? That movie was awesome!!!!!!

Annoying in everything he does. Take a chill pill Robin!

hes not done a whole lot of movies but he seems to have made wise choices in the ones he did do.he was excellent as the voice of genie in alladin. he really brought larger than life personilty to him

Funny as Hell

very entertaining

One dimensional. Only good as Mork, and not that good at that. Everything else he has acted in has been a snoozefest due to his flat acting ability. One Hour Photo-Snore / Patch Adams-Snore / What Dreams May Come - Snore and on and on........

Funny when I was 12, now I just find him annoying. His dramatic roles are vomit inducing. Patch Adams was unforgivable.

Genius!

Not only do me and rob love coke! but we also drive the same car. sure mines 20 years older and stays in my driveway but whatever. I dropped out of high school do you think thats ovious?

funny& hilarous

He has maybe 3 roles that I even liked, and that would be Mrs Doubtfire (which doesn't seem to prove that he's really a great actor),Good Will Hunting was probably the only character with any sort of depth, and Dead Poets Society.

Good actor, but I am over the way he talks. And we haven't seen a lot from him over the last few years. At least nothing that would be worth to be mentioned.

I don't care how much he sweats live, this guy cooks.

Robin Williams is a guy who just can't say no. As a result he has made the same movies over and over. Obvious, predictable feel-good pap that is really below his obvious talents. What's next? Maybe another one where he plays the quiet,closeted psycho, or perhaps his patented off-the-wall, misunderstood-by-square-people savior to some trouble person, be it Will Hunting, comatose patients, or Mrs. Doubtfire's kids. Also, Mrs. Doubtfire was a family-values-deficient attempt to rationalize that divorce is somehow OK for the kids, as long as Dad comes around once in a while with a joke or two... possibly motivated by Robin's dumping of his wife for the nanny? The sad part is lots of family-values-type people liked the feel-good part so much they missed the perverted message. Robin can stay home as far as I'm concerned.

I find him really silly big time .. but i think he's got a message .. but who cares about it any way ...

Maybe the best actor these day's. I thought he was outstanding in Awakenings.

Annoying and not funny. Quit stealing other peoples time when you go on the Tonight Show.

it's not everyday that you see one of the best comedians of all time win an oscar for being the best supporting actor..I love his crazy movies because he is hilarious..but his serious roles such as dead poets society, and good will hunting...he is a really good actor

Funny most of the time.

This guy stinks so bad it's awful!!!! Like roslyn217 said Robin Williams is too manic and too schmaltzy for my tastes as well. He definitely should take some good strong sedatives during the course of the day. JJBurns84 is absolutely correct in his/her description of Robin Williams. As a daily mental excercise Mr. Williams should focus on one idea or one thought and try to stay focussed on that idea or thought for at least 5 minutes or more if possible. He should use more subtlety in his acting. Overall, he needs to get a better grip on his brain and start using it more, in more thinking roles.