| Profile Detail | Robin Williams | Jodie Foster |
| Full Name | Robin McLaurin Williams | Alicia Christian Foster |
| Professional Name | Robin Williams | Jodie Foster |
| Net Worth | Exact wealth was never officially disclosed. Entertainment publications commonly estimated his fortune in the tens of millions of dollars, but no audited figure is publicly available. | Exact wealth has not been officially disclosed. Media websites publish estimates, but no complete or independently verified financial record is publicly available. |
| Date of Birth | July 21, 1951 | November 19, 1962 |
| Birthplace | Chicago, Illinois, United States | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Age | Died at 63 years old; he would have been 75 in 2026 | 63 years old as of July 29, 2026 |
| Date of Death | August 11, 2014 | Living |
| Nationality | American | American |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer | Scorpio |
| Nickname | No widely documented official nickname; “Mork” was his famous television character | “Jodie” became her professional name; no separate widely documented nickname |
| Profession | Actor, comedian, voice actor, and entertainer | Actress, director, producer, and voice performer |
| Years Active | Approximately 1970s–2014 | 1965–present |
| Famous For | Mork & Mindy, Good Morning, Vietnam, Dead Poets Society, Aladdin, Mrs. Doubtfire, Jumanji, and Good Will Hunting | Taxi Driver, The Accused, The Silence of the Lambs, Nell, Contact, Panic Room, Nyad, and True Detective: Night Country |
| Father | Robert Fitzgerald Williams, a senior automobile-industry executive associated with Ford’s Lincoln-Mercury division | Lucius Fisher Foster III, a businessman |
| Mother | Laura McLaurin Williams, a former model | Evelyn Ella “Brandy” Almond, who helped manage Jodie’s childhood career |
| Siblings | Two older half-brothers: Robert “Todd” Williams and McLaurin Smith | Three older siblings: Lucinda Foster, Constance Foster, and Lucius “Buddy” Foster |
| Childhood | Grew up in Illinois, Michigan, and California. He described himself as shy and often entertained himself by creating characters. | Began appearing in advertisements at about three years old and worked extensively in television while continuing her education. |
| Education | Attended Claremont Men’s College, studied theatre at the College of Marin, and trained at the Juilliard School | Attended the Lycée Français de Los Angeles and graduated magna cum laude from Yale University in 1985 with a degree in literature |
| Languages | Primarily English; famous for accents, impressions, and character voices | Fluent in French and has worked in French-language cinema |
| Career Beginning | Started performing stand-up comedy in clubs in San Francisco and Los Angeles | Began as a child model and commercial performer before moving into television and film |
| Television Breakthrough | Played the alien Mork on Happy Days, leading to the hit sitcom Mork & Mindy | Appeared in childhood television programs including Gunsmoke, Bonanza, and The Doris Day Show |
| Major Breakthrough Film | Good Morning, Vietnam established him as a major film star and dramatic-comedy performer | Taxi Driver brought international recognition and her first Academy Award nomination |
| Most Iconic Role | The Genie in Aladdin, Mrs. Doubtfire, and therapist Sean Maguire in Good Will Hunting | FBI trainee Clarice Starling in The Silence of the Lambs |
| Comedy Style | Fast, improvisational, physical, unpredictable, and filled with impressions and character voices | Known more for controlled dramatic acting, dry humor, and intelligent character work |
| Dramatic Strength | Excelled in emotionally rich films such as Dead Poets Society, Awakenings, The Fisher King, and Good Will Hunting | Known for psychologically complex performances in The Accused, The Silence of the Lambs, Nell, and The Mauritanian |
| Voice Acting | Famously voiced the Genie in Disney’s Aladdin and appeared in animated films such as Happy Feet | Has performed voice work and dubbed some of her own films into French |
| Directing Career | Primarily known as a performer rather than a director | Directed Little Man Tate, Home for the Holidays, The Beaver, and Money Monster, along with episodes of major television series |
| Producing Work | Worked mainly as an actor and comedian, with involvement in selected creative projects | Produced several projects and founded the production company Egg Pictures |
| Academy Awards | Won Best Supporting Actor for Good Will Hunting | Won Best Actress for The Accused and The Silence of the Lambs |
| Oscar Nominations | Nominated for Good Morning, Vietnam, Dead Poets Society, The Fisher King, and Good Will Hunting | Nominated for Taxi Driver, The Accused, The Silence of the Lambs, Nell, and Nyad |
| Other Major Awards | Received Golden Globes, Primetime Emmys, Grammys, and the Cecil B. DeMille Award | Received Golden Globes, an Emmy, BAFTA recognition, the Cecil B. DeMille Award, and an Honorary Palme d’Or |
| Stand-Up Career | One of the most influential improvisational stand-up comedians of his generation | Not known as a stand-up comedian |
| Notable Television Work | Mork & Mindy | True Detective: Night Country |
| Notable Family Films | Hook, Aladdin, Mrs. Doubtfire, Jumanji, and Flubber | Freaky Friday, Candleshoe, and other early Disney productions |
| Notable Thrillers | Insomnia and One Hour Photo | The Silence of the Lambs, Panic Room, Flightplan, and Inside Man |
| Notable Science-Fiction Work | Bicentennial Man | Contact and Elysium |
| Marital Status | Was married three times | Married |
| Spouse | Final wife: Susan Schneider Williams | Alexandra Hedison, married in 2014 |
| Previous Spouses or Partners | Previously married to Valerie Velardi and Marsha Garces | Previously had a long-term relationship with Cydney Bernard |
| Children | Zachary “Zak” Williams, Zelda Williams, and Cody Williams | Charles “Charlie” Foster and Christopher “Kit” Foster |
| Family Life | Frequently spoke about the importance of fatherhood and maintained close relationships with his children | Protects her children and family life from unnecessary public attention |
| Height | Approximately 5 feet 7 inches or 170 centimeters | Approximately 5 feet 3 inches or 160 centimeters |
| Weight | No reliable permanent figure is available; his weight changed over time | Not officially confirmed and should not be treated as a fixed public fact |
| Hair Color | Dark brown, later gray | Light brown |
| Eye Color | Blue | Blue |
| Hobbies and Interests | Cycling, video games, collecting watches and bicycles, comedy, and spending time with family | Literature, languages, filmmaking, directing, visual art, European cinema, and family life |
| Social Media | No reliably verified personal Instagram account was widely associated with him during his lifetime | No personal Instagram account is identified here as officially verified |
| Charity Work | Supported Comic Relief, the USO, children’s causes, health programs, and homelessness charities | Has supported cultural, educational, humanitarian, equality, and health-related causes |
| Close Friendship | Shared a lifelong friendship with actor Christopher Reeve | Known for maintaining a private circle and long-term professional relationships |
| Health | Experienced addiction-related difficulties, depression, and severe neurological symptoms later linked to Lewy body disease | No major private medical condition should be stated without direct, reliable confirmation |
| Public Image | Energetic, generous, emotionally sensitive, spontaneous, and deeply imaginative | Intelligent, private, disciplined, independent, and highly selective about her work |
| Privacy | Open about some personal struggles but often protected his family from publicity | Strongly values privacy and keeps clear boundaries between her public career and family life |
| Career Range | Stand-up comedy, sitcoms, family films, animation, thrillers, and serious drama | Child acting, psychological drama, thrillers, science fiction, directing, producing, and prestige television |
| Major Contribution to Film | Helped redefine improvisational screen comedy and celebrity voice acting in animation | Created influential portrayals of intelligent, independent women and built a respected directing career |
| Legacy | Remembered as one of the most versatile, inventive, and beloved entertainers in modern cinema | Regarded as one of the most accomplished child actors to achieve lasting success as an adult performer and filmmaker |
| Best Known Quote or Line | “You’re only given a little spark of madness. You mustn’t lose it.” | Closely associated with powerful dialogue from The Silence of the Lambs, though film lines should not be presented as her personal quotations |
| Overall Career Identity | A brilliant improviser who combined fearless comedy with remarkable emotional depth | A highly intelligent performer and filmmaker known for precision, independence, and complex dramatic roles |
