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Peter Travers on 9 of His Favorite Robin Williams Performances
Rolling Stone's film critic weighs in on the late actor and comedian's best work
Sometimes, when Robin wasn’t on, his mood could swing precipitously. As much as you felt his humor, you also sensed a sadness that went deep. You sensed that as well in his best screen performances. When he wasn’t just the entertainer — like the zonked-out Mork he played on TV — Williams could be a consummate, subtle actor. Here are nine Robin Williams performances that I will always treasure.