The Lesser Known Films Of Robin Williams

The late Robin Williams was well-known for a number of iconic roles and had spread his talent liberally across comedy, thriller, drama and animation. From the fantastically eccentric Mrs Doubtfire, to the troubled and unhappy Sean Maguire from Good Will Hunting and the inescapable comedic brilliance of the Genie in Aladdin, Robin Williams stamped his presence on so many films that audiences will never forget.

But he also featured in a lot of motion pictures that people have forgotten: perhaps there’s only room in the human brain for so many brilliant movies. As a tribute to the actor, who was found dead as a result of suicide on Monday 11 August, we look at some of his lesser known projects.

The Fisher King (1991)

This American fantasy drama based on a 1978 novel of the same name by Richard Matheson, stars Williams as Dr Chris Nielson, a physician who marries his soulmate, Annie Collins, and lives happily with their two children. Their idyllic life is shattered when their children die in a car crash and Annie is further distraught when Chris dies four years later.

Looking down at her from Heaven, Chris watches as his wife struggles with her loss and eventually omits suicide - sending herself straight to Hell. Chris then decides to risk eternity in Hades for the small chance that he will be able to bring her back to Heaven.