Robin Williams’ Final On-Screen Words

Robin Williams had a prolific acting career, and his works include “One Hour Photo,” “Good Morning, Vietnam,” and “Mrs. Doubtfire.” The actor was beloved by many, and when he passed away on August 11, 2014, at the age of 63, his fans, celebrities, and his loved ones felt his loss deeply. It has been over a decade since he died, but his work endures and continues to inspire and comfort people. But what were his last words onscreen?

Fans Reflect on Robin Williams’ Last Words Onscreen

A conversation surrounding Williams’ acting, and more specifically his last words, was recently discussed on a Reddit forum for movies, CinemaBlend reports. The publication refers to the forum and how film enthusiasts have been sharing the last words that iconic actors said shortly before their deaths.

Robin Williams’ final film was the 2014 drama “Boulevard,” in which he played the character, Nolan Mack. His final words onscreen were, “I drove down a street one night. A street I didn’t know. It’s the way your life goes sometimes. I’ll drive down this one and another. And now, another,” CinemaBlend reports.

“Boulevard” premiered in 2015, almost a year after Williams’ death. The film’s director, Dito Montiel, commented on what working with Williams was like. “It sounds corny to say, but he was really a nice person to me,” Montiel told Los Angeles Times in July 2015. “He cared. You think, like, he didn’t need the acclaim or money because there was no money in this film. So when a guy like him says he wants to do it it’s because he wants to be there.”

Poignant Final Words From Other Actors

Other final words that were highlighted on the Reddit forum include Carl Reiner’s performance in the 2020 series “The Princess Bride – Home Movie” when he said “As you wish” to his son. Reiner died on June 29, 2020. He was 98.

Another piece of work that fans commented on was by Jimmy Stewart who lent his voice to the 1991 animation, “An American Tail: Fievel Goes West,” and his parting line was, “I don’t know what’s beyond those hills, but if you ride yonder, head up, eyes steady, heart open, I think one day you’ll find that you’re the hero you’ve been looking for.” Stewart died on July 2, 1997. He was 89. He stopped being active in the entertainment industry in 1991.

The Real Robin Williams

Much has been said about Williams since he died, and his family has spoken out about his health. They have also kept his memory alive in the media. The actor’s widow, Susan Schneider Williams, gave an interview to The Guardian discussing Williams’ health and a few misconceptions about his personality.

Schneider Williams claims he was not the lively character that fans recognised on film. “The man at home, my husband, he was quiet, contemplative, an intellectual. The standup and acting, that was his work,” she told The Guardian.

In the same interview, Schneider Williams reflected on how the actor’s presence could still be felt in her life. “Robin still tends to show up when I need him. About an hour before this interview, I saw robins in the yard,” Schneider Williams said. “But when he’s not there, I think of my friend, my love, and I miss him.”