Robin Williams as Andrew Martin in Bicentennial Man
by Professional Portal ☀️: Robin Williams
Robin Williams played the robot Andrew Martin in Bicentennial Man (1999). Before Williams died, Sam Neill recalled that Williams was "irresistibly, outrageously, irrepressibly, gigantically funny" on set, but also "the saddest person I ever met."
Transcript (en)
Andrew, did you really make it? Yes, sir. The robot cannot tell a lie, Andrew. One did indeed. Carved after Little Miss. And the design, you're responsible for that? Yes, sir. These are original works of art. Last night, Andrew said, I enjoy making them. Enjoy. So then, will you be wanting a refund or a replacement? No, neither. I just wanted to get your reaction to Andrew. I don't know what you think. He's unique. He's unique, wouldn't you say? It is an anomaly. No refund, no replacement. How much do you want? I don't think I understand. But clearly you realize, if this gets out, we'll have to recall our entire line. We're leaving. Come on in. Let us examine Andrew. Talk to you about Ningo Price. Now listen to me. There is no price for individuality. He is for better or for worse. My robot. And you will never lay your hands on me. Do you understand?
