Top 12 Best Robin Williams Movies

As a therapist helping a brilliant but traumatized young man accept his talent, Williams delivered the role that finally won him the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. The park bench scene with Matt Damon is considered one of the best of his career.

As a Russian circus musician who defects to the West during a trip to New York, Williams plays one of his most underrated dramatic roles of the 1980s.

As the voice of the exuberant, wisecracking Genie in Disney's Aladdin, Williams delivered one of the most acclaimed voice performances ever. Much of his dialogue was improvised.

As a cunning, manipulative suspect who psychologically pressures an exhausted detective, Williams plays against type in a disturbing villain role in this Christopher Nolan thriller.

As an enthusiastic army radio DJ during the Vietnam War, Williams plays a role that perfectly combines his gift for improvisation with a more serious undertone.

As a frustrated teacher whose son dies unexpectedly, Williams plays one of his darkest and most controversial roles in this black comedy.

As a homeless man suffering from delusions who helps a radio DJ rebuild his life, Williams plays one of his most physically expressive roles. It earned him an Oscar nomination.

As a neurologist who uses experimental medication to temporarily bring patients out of a catatonic state, Williams stars opposite Robert De Niro in this drama based on true events.

As an unconventional English teacher who encourages his students to think for themselves, Williams delivered one of his most beloved and quoted roles.

As the owner of a drag club who helps his son host his conservative future in-laws, Williams plays one of his warmest comic roles.

As a disgraced children's TV star seeking revenge on his replacement, Williams plays an unusually dark, mean-spirited comic role.

As a father who disguises himself as an elderly Scottish housekeeper to spend time with his children after a divorce, Williams delivered one of his most beloved roles, carried by his talent for improvisation and character voices.