For the type of comedy he did, he showed that he might of been a better actor as opposed to the role he is best known for, comedy.
He was nominated for four Oscars, winning one for Good Will Hunting.
1998Won
OscarBest Actor in a Supporting Role
Good Will Hunting (1997)
1992Nominated
OscarBest Actor in a Leading Role
The Fisher King (1991)
1990Nominated
OscarBest Actor in a Leading Role
Dead Poets Society (1989)
1988Nominated
OscarBest Actor in a Leading Role
Good Morning, Vietnam (1987)
He was nominated for twelve Golden Globes, winning six of these.
2005Won
Cecil B. DeMille Award
1999Nominated
Golden GlobeBest Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical
Patch Adams (1998)
1998Nominated
Golden GlobeBest Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
Good Will Hunting (1997)
1994Won
Golden GlobeBest Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical
Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)
1993Won
Special Award
Aladdin (1992)
For his vocal work.
1992Won
Golden GlobeBest Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical
The Fisher King (1991)
1991Nominated
Golden GlobeBest Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
Awakenings (1990)
1990Nominated
Golden GlobeBest Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
Dead Poets Society (1989)
1988Won
Golden GlobeBest Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical
Good Morning, Vietnam (1987)
1985Nominated
Golden GlobeBest Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical
Moscow on the Hudson (1984)
1980Nominated
Golden GlobeBest TV Actor - Musical/Comedy
Mork & Mindy (1978)
1979Won
Golden GlobeBest TV Actor - Musical/Comedy
Mork & Mindy (1978)
All I know is that we will all be a bit poorer for his passing.