If you enjoyed Robin Williams’ movies – this is for you
You can watch the following Robin Williams movies this weekend on Saturday, August 16 and Sunday, August 17.
As millions of adoring fans pause to remember the life and times of Academy Award winner, comedian and actor Robin Williams – who died yesterday August 11 at his home just outside Tiburon, California – M-Net Movies Showcase channel 108 on DStv will be screening a special tribute in memory of the legendary comedian.
Saturday August 16
14:45 – Robots
16:15 – Hook
18:45 – Happy Feet
20:45 – Good Will Hunting
23:00 – Deconstructing Harry
Sunday August 17
11:45 – Awakenings
14:00 – The Big Wedding
15:30 – The Fisher King
18:00 – Good Morning Vietnam
Robin Williams (63) provided audiences with both dramatic and comedic performances on film, stage and television throughout his career. In 1998 Williams received an Academy Award® for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Good Will Hunting.
Williams career started in stand-up comedy and he first gained attention as ‘Mork from Ork’ on the hit television series Mork and Mindy.
He then made his feature film debut in Popeye and went on to star in Moscow on the Hudson, The World According to Garp, Mrs Doubtfire, Jumanji, Patch Adams, Awakenings, Flubber, World’s Greatest Dad, The Big Wedding, The Fisher King, Good Morning Vietnam, Night at the Museum and Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian.
He has worked with distinguished Hollywood directors such as Steven Spielberg in Hook, Christopher Nolan in Insomnia, Mark Romanek in One Hour Photo and Mike Nichols in The Birdcage, for which the cast won a SAG ensemble award. Additionally, Williams has lent his voice to the beloved animated movies Aladdin, Robots, Happy Feet and Happy Feet Two.
Robin Williams is survived by his wife Susan Schneider and three children Zachary Pym, Zelda Rae and Cody Alan. His larger-than life persona will be deeply missed. May his soul rest in peace.
