‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ Actor Got ‘Thrown Out of High School’ Due to Starring in the Film, So Robin Williams Wrote a Letter Urging the Principal to ‘Rethink This Decision’

Lisa Jakub, who starred in "Mrs. Doubtfire," was expelled from her high school for missing classes due to filming. Robin Williams intervened by writing a letter to her principal, advocating for her education while she pursued her acting career. Despite this, the school did not readmit her. The incident highlights Williams' support for his co-stars' educational pursuits, as he also helped another co-star with a college recommendation.