Sahar Mourad
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Mrs Doubtfire not the only one in disguise

It’s the movie that keeps on giving and almost 30 years later Mrs Doubtfire continues to be a fan favourite. 

Starring the much-loved Robin Williams as Daniel, an unsuccessful actor who disguises himself as a female Scottish housekeeper to spend time with his children following a messy separation, it's a great movie for a rainy day.  

And one eagle-eyed viewer has pointed out an unexpected cameo and fun fact. 

“In Mrs. Doubtfire (1993), the poolside bartender is played by an actor credited under the nickname Dr. Toad,” he wrote on Reddit.

“But his real name was Robert Todd Williams, and he was Robin Williams’ older brother.”

The post includes a photo from the scene where Daniel, dressed up as Mrs Doubtfire, is sitting at a bar while keeping an eye on his ex Miranda and his children, while out on a date with her new boyfriend Stu.

The bartender in that scene is Robin’s brother, Robert.

That was Robert’s only scene in any movie, as he works as a vintner by trade. 

Robin Williams was sadly found dead in his California home on August 11, 2014 aged 63 - but of course he lives on through this film and many other brilliant works. 

Image: Reddit

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