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Jeff Bridges Recalls Robin Williams' 'Devilish' On-Set Antics
12 Jul
Summary
- Bridges described Williams' humorous on-set behavior when tired.
- Director Terry Gilliam encouraged Williams' playful disruptions.
- The pair starred together in the 1991 film 'The Fisher King'.
Jeff Bridges recently shared cherished memories of his late co-star Robin Williams. Speaking about their collaboration on Terry Gilliam's 1991 film 'The Fisher King,' Bridges recounted Williams' unique on-set personality.
During long, exhausting nights of filming, Bridges noted that Williams would often adopt a 'devilish look' before playfully 'busting everybody's chops.' These moments of levity were not discouraged by director Gilliam, who would instead egg on the comedic digressions, much to Bridges' delight.
Williams, who starred as a homeless man in 'The Fisher King,' earned an Oscar nomination for his performance in the film. Bridges also recalled a particularly wild moment from filming where Williams was nude in Central Park at 4 a.m., embodying his 'wild and free' spirit.
Bridges has previously paid tribute to Williams, expressing his grief at the news of his passing in August 2014 and remembering him as a "treasure chest of creativity and generosity of spirit."
