Robin Williams’ Net Worth in 2018: Leaving Behind a Rich Legacy of Laughter and Tears

Robin Williams had a passion for acting, and he made millions of fans laugh and cry with his indelible performances over the years. He made the smooth transition from TV shows to films and became one of the most versatile actors of his generation. Although he committed suicide in 2014, Robin Williams’ net worth in 2018 is estimated to be a healthy $50.0 million. Keep reading to know more about the late actor.

Although it’s uncommon to tarnish the reputation of a deceased man (especially when he isn’t here to defend himself), but in the #MeToo environment of today, nobody is sacred anymore. Not even actor Robin Williams.

Pam Dawber, Williams’ co-star on the hit TV series Mork & Mindy, has made accusations against him. She claims that she was flashed and groped by the late actor when they worked together on their popular sitcom.

Dawber has revealed details of her experience of working with Williams in a new book about his life titled Robin, written by The New York Times journalist Dave Itzkoff.

Meanwhile, other showbiz personalities, like Howard Storm and Garry Marshall, have also spoken about Williams’ extreme behavior, which would have had major repercussions had it happened today.

All this has brought the spotlight back on the late comedian, and now people are wondering about Williams’ wealth. So, just how rich was Robin Williams?

According to sources, Robin Williams’ net worth is $50.0 million today, although it was much higher in the past when he was alive.

Robin Williams’ Net Worth Compared to Other Actors

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Robin Williams’ TV Shows and Movies

• Robin Williams began his acting career in 1977 by acting in TV shows such as The Richard Pryor Show, where he played multiple characters in two episodes.
• The actor gained fame playing the lovable alien known as Mork in an episode of the popular TV series, Happy Days.
• His character was so loved by the audience that he got his own show called Mork & Mindy, which ran from 1978 to 1982; he was paid $35,000 per episode for his work.
• Williams went on to work on several TV shows such as Saturday Night Live, Sesame Street, and The Crazy Ones.
• He also appeared in episodes of TV series like Out of the Blue, Faerie Tale Theater, Friends, One Saturday Morning, L.A. Doctors, Wilfred, Life with Bonnie, and Louie.

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• Williams was one of those rare actors who found even more success in Hollywood than his TV career.
• The actor appeared in unforgettable movies like Good Morning, Vietnam, Dead Poets Society, Awakenings, The Fisher King, Hook, Mrs. Doubtfire, Good Will Hunting, Patch Adams, One Hour Photo, Insomnia, The Butler, and The Angriest Man in Brooklyn.
• He entertained audiences in popular films like Popeye, The Adventures of Baron Munchausen, Cadillac Man, Aladdin, Nine Months, Jumanji, The Birdcage, Flubber, Bicentennial Man, Robots, RV, Night at the Museum, and The Big Wedding.

Rocking the Box Office Worldwide

• In total, Robin Williams’ films have grossed more than $6.0 billion worldwide.
• The highest paycheck that Williams ever got was when he was paid $20.0 million to act in the movie Bicentennial Man in 1999.
• Meanwhile, the actor took just $75,000 (the Screen Actors Guild minimum) for giving voice to the Genie for the 1992 animated Disney film, Aladdin.
• Williams agreed to do the film on two conditions: that Disney not make the Genie more than 25% of the film’s posters and won’t use his voice to market the movie; he also laid the condition that his character would not be used to sell any merchandise to children.

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Squabble Among Family Leads to Court

• When Williams died, he left behind an estate estimated somewhere between $50.0 to $100.0 million, consisting of real estate, art, and investments.
• Robin Williams’ house in Napa Valley was reportedly sold for $18.1 million four years after it was listed; he had another house in Tiburon, California, which he purchased in December 2008 for more than $4.0 million.
• The actor’s widow, Susan Schneider, claimed that she was not receiving enough money from Robin Williams’ estate to maintain their home in Tiburon; Williams’ children from his first two marriages claimed that she was trying to change the terms of their late father’s trust.
• After the court’s decision, Schneider was able to keep possessions like wedding gifts, clothing, and other personal items while his children received most of Robin Williams’ assets.

Robin Williams’ Trust for His Children

• Williams created a trust in 2009 under which his three children—Zachary, Zelda, and Cody—received money in stages.
• When each of them turned 21 years of age, they would get one-third of the share; at 25, they would get half of the remaining amount; and finally, when they turned 30, they would get their full share.
• The trust was not dependent on Williams’ death.

A Double Whammy!

• In 2013, Williams revealed that he was on the verge of bankruptcy after going through two expensive divorces; he had to reportedly pay more than $30.0 million in combined divorce settlements.
• The actor decided to list his Napa Valley home for $35.0 million to help cover his debts.

The Talented Entertainer

Robin Williams loved to entertain people all the time. He was great at improvisational comedy and set standards for later comedians.

Williams committed suicide by hanging himself with a belt at his home in Paradise Cay, California, on August 11, 2014. According to reports, he was suffering from Lewy body dementia at the time of his death.

Years have not dulled the diverse body of work that Robin Williams has created. Many of the actor’s films continue to delight audiences even today.