M-Net Movies Showcase remembers Robin Williams

As millions of adoring fans pause to remember the life and times of Academy Award winner, comedian and actor Robin Williams – who died on Monday, 11 August 20141 at his home just outside Tiburon, California – M-Net Movies Showcase on DStv will be screening a special tribute in memory of the legendary comedian. 

Join M-Net Movies Showcase to celebrate the life and career of Robin Williams. Watch the following Robin Williams movies this weekend on Saturday, 16 August 2014 and Sunday, 17 August 2014 respectively on M-Net Movies Showcase:

Robots on Saturday, 16 August 2014 at 1:45pm

Hook on Saturday, 16 August 2014 at 3:15pm

Happy Feet on Saturday, 16 August 2014 at 5:45pm

Good Will Hunting on Saturday, 16 August 2014 at 7:45pm

Deconstructing Harry on Saturday, 16 August 2014 at 10pm 

Awakenings on Sunday, 17 August 2014 at 10:45am

The Big Wedding on Sunday, 17 August 2014 at 1pm  

The Fisher King on Sunday, 17 August 2014 at 2:30pm 

Good Morning Vietnam on Sunday, 17 August 2014 at 5pm

Williams (63) provided audiences with both dramatic and comedic performances on film, stage and television throughout his career. In 1998 Williams received an Academy Award® for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Good Will Hunting. 

Williams career started in stand-up comedy and he first gained attention as ‘Mork from Ork’ on the hit television series Mork & Mindy. He then made his feature film debut in Popeye and went on to star in Moscow on the Hudson, The World According to Garp, Mrs. Doubtfire, Jumanji, Patch Adams, Awakenings, Flubber, World’s Greatest Dad, The Big Wedding, The Fisher King, Good Morning Vietnam, Night at the Museum and Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian. He has worked with distinguished Hollywood directors such as Steven Spielbergin Hook, Christopher Nolan in Insomnia, Mark Romanek in One Hour Photo and Mike Nichols in The Birdcage, for which the cast won a SAG ensemble award. Additionally, Williams has lent his voice to the beloved animated movies Aladdin, Robots, Happy Feet andHappy Feet Two.

Robin Williams is survived by his wife Susan Schneider and three children Zachary Pym, Zelda Rae and Cody Alan. His larger-than life persona will be deeply missed. May his soul rest in peace