Robin Williams: Unknown Facts About the Comedy Legend

A Pioneer of Celebrity Voice Acting

In the 1992 animated classic Aladdin, Williams famously voiced the Genie, which led to more celebrities taking on voice acting roles. Less than twenty years ago, voice-acting was limited to those who had specifically trained in the field, but Williams opened the doors of possibility.

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