It’s Throwback Time: See Robin Williams’ Childhood Photos

Aug. 14 2014, Published 7:01 a.m. ET
Before Robin Williams became the legendary comic the world came to love, he was just a little kid growing up like the rest of us. See the comedian before he became Genie, Peter Pan and every other role we fell in love with.

Before Robin Williams became the legendary comic the world came to love, he was just a little kid growing up like the rest of us. See the comedian before he became Genie, Peter Pan and every other role we fell in love with.
Robin Williams Childhood Photos

The future comic endured gym class like the rest of us. But we have to wonder if he was picked first or last.
Robin Williams Childhood Photos

Robin Williams’ childhood self looks dapper in a suit in honor of picture day.
Robin Williams Childhood Photos

He was an all-around jock!
Robin Williams Childhood Photos

Now we’re starting to recognize him as the man we all grew to love.
Robin Williams Childhood Photos

Now we’re starting to recognize him as the man we all grew to love.
Robin Williams Childhood Photos

The man could pull off a suit.
Robin Williams Childhood Photos

For as funny as he was, young Robin Williams knew how to be serious.
Robin Williams Childhood Photos

He was just a young athlete like all of the other boys.
Robin Williams Childhood Photos

Here’s a side we never thought we’d see! A young Robin Williams pinning down a wrestling opponent.
Robin Williams Childhood Photos

Here’s a side we never thought we’d see! A young Robin Williams pinning down a wrestling opponent.

Robin Williams Childhood Photos

Forget what we said earlier! The comic looks great in a white suit!
Robin Williams Childhood Photos

He may or may not have been trying to go for a Danny Zuko-turned-jock vibe here.
Robin Williams Childhood Photos

Rydell High? Maybe. Where are the other T-Birds?!