Robin Williams: Unknown Facts About the Comedy Legend

He Beat Out Dustin Hoffman For “Dead Poets Society”

Originally, Dustin Hoffman was lined up to direct and star in the 1989 drama as Williams’ character, Jack Keating. However, Hoffman had scheduling conflicts and Matt Damon actually also lost out on snagging a role in the film, but he and Robin later worked together in Good Will Hunting.

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