Robin Williams accepted only $75,000 for one of his most legendary roles, instead of his normal $8 million
Yesterday (July 21), admirers all over the world remembered Robin Williams on his 73rd birthday.
There have been few celebrities as widely adored and appreciated as Williams, whose appearances in films such as Good Will Hunting, Jumanji, Jack, and Mrs. Doubtfire not only showcased his dramatic ability, but also made us laugh and tugged at our heartstrings.
Simply said, there was no one quite like Robin Williams.
This is why Williams was able to command such high salaries for his assignments. However, in what is likely his most beloved part among fans, the actor accepted a significantly smaller salary.
The late actor, who tragically died by suicide in 2014,
According to Business Insider, Williams’ payment was substantially smaller than what he was used to, with him receiving only $75,000 of the typical $8 million rate he charged.
However, there was a sympathetic reason why he chose to pass up the hefty money for the part.
The father-of-three, who has appeared in many childhood favorites such as the Night At The Museum trilogy, Happy Feet, and Flubber, revealed in a 1993 interview with New York Magazine that he accepted the lower pay simply to be a part of the animation tradition and “leave something wonderful behind” for his children.
In addition to the smaller paycheque, the actor said that he left Disney with approximately 30 hours of additional content.
