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Robin Williams was a native of what country?
The United Kingdom
The United States of America
Canada
France
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Williams largely broke out as a star for his work playing an alien in what ABC comedy series?
Alf
Mork and Mindy
Far Out
Third Rock from the Sun
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Robin Williams distinguished himself early into his career after he won the Grammy for Best Comedy Album for what legendary 1979 recorded performance?
I Dunno
Dance with Me
Burning Bridges
Reality...What a Concept
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Robin Williams was the leading performer in what beloved 1995 comedy about a family who get wrapped up in a mystical board game?
Jumanji
Tron
Bardot
Fable
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Robin Williams appeared over fifty times on Late Night when it was hosted by what famous comedian?
David Letterman
Jay Leno
Johnny Carson
Norm MacDonald
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Robin Williams proved his dramatic mettle starring in what 1989 film where he played a literature professor who tried to help his students find themselves?
Hark!
Last Summer
Dead Poets Society
Animal House
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Robin Williams starred in what classic 1993 comedy film where he played a divorced father who disguised himself as a woman to see his children more often?
Mrs. Doubtfire
Tootsie
The Sting
Good Will Hunting
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Robin Williams managed to overcome a cocaine addiction after what S.N.L. alum, Blues Brothers star, and close friend of Williams died of an overdose?
John Belushi
Chevy Chase
Bill Murray
Chris Farley
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Robin Williams, Billy Crystal, and Whoopi Goldberg founded what charitable series of H.B.O. comedy broadcasts which raised money for the less fortunate?
Joy to All
Healing Laughter
Funny Friends
Comic Relief
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What 1987 war film starred Robin Williams as a radio disc jockey who tried to inspire his comrades amidst the terrible realities of armed conflict?
Up and at 'Em, Japan
Wake up, Korea
Good Morning, Vietnam
Hello, Germany
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In 2005, Robin Williams won what honorary award presented during the Golden Globes that recognizes outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment?
The Humphrey Bogart Award
The Rock Hudson Award
The Cecil B. DeMille Award
The Orson Welles Award
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In the beloved Night at the Museum trilogy of films, Robin Williams played a living facsimile of what American president?
Abraham Lincoln
James Madison
Theodore Roosevelt
George Washington
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Robin Williams was famously a long-time friend of what Superman star and American advocate?
Tom Cruise
Henry Cavill
Christopher Reeve
Nicholas Cage
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Robin Williams legendarily voice acted a magical being in what beloved Disney animated film?
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Pocahontas
Aladdin
The Little Mermaid
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Robin Williams' one Academy Award win came from his performance as Dr. Sean Maguire in what 1997 drama film that co-starred Matt Damon and Ben Affleck?
Primal Instinct
Vertigo
Crash
Good Will Hunting
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Andrew Nicholas is a passionate reader and writer on the subjects of history and mankind. He is a published author, critic, and poet who grew up in the friendly scenery of rural Ohio. He is a graduate of Wright State University and a regular student of historical curiosities.