10 More Supporting Actors Who Totally Stole The Movie
10. Robin Williams - Good Will Hunting
Despite primarily being known for his near unrivalled comedic chops throughout much of his early career, Robin Williams always displayed an ability to imbue emotional depth into his many hilarious characters.
And whenever he was given the freedom to explore some more dramatic waters, the Aladdin, Mrs. Doubtfire, and Flubber star always seemed to smash it out of the park. However, when it comes to the finest display on the late, great star's impressive CV, few would argue with Good Will Hunting sitting as his all-round greatest.
In what would ultimately become an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor-winning display from the always moving comedy genius, Williams' work as therapist Dr. Sean Maguire had audiences reaching for a tissue one minute and howling with unfiltered laughter the next.
But arguably the moment that cemented Williams' turn as an all-timer came during his park bench sit-down with Matt Damon's arrogant, titular Will Hunting; a scene so powerful and affecting that you can literally hear the Academy scribbling his name onto the winner's card mid-monologue.
Will Hunting's name may be in the title and Damon's central figure does drive much of the story, but there was only one true MVP of this 1997 drama.