75 SAG -AF TR A
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Special Issue 2015
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SAGAFTRA.org
S N A P S H O T
In 1978, he shot to television stardom
as the lovable alien Mork (from the
planet Ork) in the weekly ABC comedy
series Mork & Mindy. On July 21, 1980,
(coincidentally Williams' 29th birthday),
after the conclusion of Mork & Mindy's
second season, Screen Actors Guild and
the American Federation of Television
and Radio Artists called a joint TV/
theatrical strike after two months of
Robin Williams
Wowed 'Em
U
nforgettable. Irrepressible.
Beloved. Just a few words
describing the phenomenally
gifted Robin Williams, who passed away
Aug. 11, 2014, at the age of 63. He was so
full of life that it seemed he would always
be with us. Throughout his nearly
four decade career he gave
joy and delight to millions
of fans around the world,
putting not only his talent
but his very heart into his art,
both comic and serious.
