After the shocking and heart-wrenching news that Robin Williams is no longer with us, we decided to pay tribute to Robin by ranking his top 10 acting moments. Robin was always known as a genius comedian and rightfully so, but his acting prowess should never be overlooked nor forgotten. When talking about his friend Christopher Reeve who had passed away, Robin once said, “May flights of angels sing thee to thy sleep sweet prince.” We wish the exact same thing for Robin. He will always be missed, but never forgotten. May he rest in peace. 


10. Aladdin

Robin Williams as the Genie. 


9. Dead Poets Society 

Robin Williams as John Keating, What will your verse be?


8. Patch Adams

Robin Williams as Patch Adams stands on a cliff questioning God’s creation of the world after Corrine is murdered. He then turns around to see a butterfly, which is exactly what Corrine said she wanted to be early in the movie. 


7. Good Morning Vietnam

Robin Williams as Adrian Cronauer, does his first broadcast. 


6. Mrs. Doubtfire

Robin Williams as Daniel Hillard, “I do voices!”


5. What Dreams May Come

Robin Williams as Chris Nielsen dies in a car accident and goes to Heaven. His wife can’t stand the pain of living without him so she commits suicide and is sent to Hell. In this clip, Robin’s character travels to Hell to reach out to his wife with appreciation and regret.


4. Mrs. Doubtfire

Robin Williams as Daniel Hillard delivers a heartfelt speech in court to show that he can share custody with his ex-wife. The judge doesn’t believe his speech and awards full custody to Daniel’s ex-wife Miranda. 


3. Patch Adams

Robin Williams as Patch Adams reading a poem to Corrine, but had to stop and said he’d finish it later. Patch never got to finish it as Corrine was murdered by one of their patients. Patch goes to her funeral and finishes the poem. 


2. Good Will Hunting

Robin Williams as Sean talking to Will on a park bench and teaching Will that he may know a lot, but he hasn’t experienced anything. 


1. World’s Greatest Dad

Robin Williams as Lance comes home to find his son Kyle is dead in his room. This scene always has my eyes watering up as Robin’s performance is so authentic and genuine that his pain leaps out of the screen. 


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By Noah Gronniger

Co-founder of Starcade Media as well as a podcast host, filmmaker and writer.