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Birth name | Robert John Downey, Jr. | Birth date | April 4, 1965(age 46) | Place of birth | New York City, U.S. | Nationality | American | Occupation | Actor, producer, screenwriter, singer, songwriter | Years active | 1970 � present | Spouse | -Deborah Falconer-1992-2004 -Susan Downey-2005 | Children | Indio Downey (son), born September 7, 1993 | Parents | Robert Downey, Sr. Elsie (née Ford) |
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Robert John Downey, Jr. (born April 4, 1965) is an American actor. Downey made his screen debut in 1970 at the age of five when he appeared in his father's film Pound, and has worked consistently in film and television ever since. During the 1980s he had roles in a series of coming of age films associated with the Brat Pack. Less Than Zero (1987) is particularly notable, not only because it was the first time Downey's acting would be acknowledged by critics, but also because the role pushed Downey's already existing drug habit one step further. After Zero, Downey started landing roles in bigger films such as Air America (1990), Soapdish (1991) and Natural Born Killers (1994). He played Charlie Chaplin in the 1992 film Chaplin for which he received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.
Between 1996 and 2001, Downey was frequently arrested on drug-related charges and went through several drug treatment programs, but had difficulty staying clean. After being released from the California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison in 2000, Downey joined the cast of the hit television series Ally McBeal playing the new love interest of Calista Flockhart's title character. His performance was praised and received accolades, but his character was written out when Downey was fired after two drug arrests in late 2000 and early 2001. After one last stay in a court-ordered drug treatment program, Downey finally achieved lasting sobriety and his career began to take off again. He appeared in semi-independent films such as The Singing Detective (2003), Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005), and A Scanner Darkly (2006). He also had supporting roles in the mainstream films Gothika (2003) and Zodiac (2007). In 2004, Downey released his debut studio album The Futurist.
In 2007, Downey was cast as the title character in the comic book adaptation Iron Man. The film was a huge success; the opening weekend for Iron Man is still in the top 20 openings of all time. He reprised the role of Tony Stark in the 2010 sequel, Iron Man 2, and will again in 2012 in The Avengers and in the third movie of the planned trilogy, Iron Man 3, due to open in 2013. In addition to receiving commercial success, Downey's performance in the first Iron Man film received rave reviews. Downey was nominated for, and won, a number of end-of-year awards from critics and film associations around the world. Downey's other 2008 films included Charlie Bartlett and the Ben Stiller-directed Tropic Thunder, in which he portrayed an Australian method actor overly engrossed in his role as an African-American soldier. He received his second Oscar nomination for the film in the category of Best Supporting Actor. In 2009, Downey starred as the titular lead character in Guy Ritchie's adaptation of Sherlock Holmes, released Christmas 2009. Soon after, Downey won a Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture � Musical or Comedy for that portrayal of the famous detective.
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![Iron Man 2 Movie Hub: marvel.com Read Iron Man digital comics: bit.ly Watch it now! "Iron Man 2" hits theaters May 7, 2010. Robert Downey Jr. reprises his role as billionaire industrialist Tony Stark, aka the super hero Iron Man in this sequel to the 2008 blockbuster. RDJ, Paltrow, Cheadle and Rockwell are joined by Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury and Mickey Rourke as Whiplash. Jon Favreau once again takes up the directorial reins for Marvel's armored avenger.](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/siQgD9qOhRs/0.jpg) 2.52 min. | 4.84 user rating |
![Iron Man 2 Movie Hub: marvel.com Read Iron Man digital comics: bit.ly You wanted more "Iron Man 2"? You got it! Feast your eyes on the second official "Iron Man 2" trailer! Watch it now! "Iron Man 2" hits theaters May 7, 2010. Robert Downey Jr. reprises his role as billionaire industrialist Tony Stark, aka the super hero Iron Man in this sequel to the 2008 blockbuster. RDJ, Paltrow, Cheadle and Rockwell are joined by Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury and Mickey Rourke as Whiplash. Jon Favreau once again takes up the directorial reins for Marvel's armored avenger.](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/FNQowwwwYa0/0.jpg) 2.55 min. | 4.86 user rating |
![Joss Whedon brings together the ultimate team of superheroes in the first official trailer for Marvel's The Avengers - out Summer 2012 "Like" The Avengers official Facebook page - www.facebook.com to discover exclusive content. Visit the official website - uk.marvel.com/avengers When an unexpected enemy emerges that threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, Director of the international peacekeeping agency known as SHIELD, finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. Spanning the globe, a daring recruitment effort begins. The Avengers continues the epic big-screen adventures started in "Iron Man," "The Incredible Hulk," "Iron Man 2," "Thor" and "Captain America: The First Avenger". Starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner and Samuel L. Jackson, and directed by Joss Whedon, "Marvel's The Avengers" is based on the ever-popular Marvel comic book series "The Avengers," first published in 1963 and a comics institution ever since. Prepare yourself for an exciting event movie, packed with action and spectacular special effects, when "Marvel's The Avengers" assemble in summer 2012.](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zatgnqdIefs/0.jpg) 1.97 min. | 4.93 user rating |
![Release Date: May 4th, 2012 Directed by Joss Whedon Starring: Robert Downey Jr. - Tony Stark/ Iron Man Chris Evans - Steve Rogers/ Captain America Chris Hemsworth - Thor Mark Ruffalo - Dr. Bruce Banner/ The Incredible Hulk Jeremy Renner - Clint Barton/ Hawkeye Scarlett Johansson- Black Widow Clark Gregg - Agent Phil Coulson Samual L Jackson - Nick Fury and Tom Hiddelston - Loki When an unexpected enemy emerges that threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, director of the international peacekeeping agency known as SHIELD, finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster.](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/GvL4iJy2PPw/0.jpg) 0.70 min. | 4.32 user rating |
![Various film kisses. Films in order of appearance are: Romeo and Juliet, L. Dicaprio and C. Danes Elizabethtown, O. Bloom and K. Dunst The Notebook, R. Gosling and R. McAdams Lord of the Rings: Return of the King, V. Mortensen and L. Tyler Spiderman, T. McGuire and K. Dunst Troy, O. Bloom and D. Kruger Tristan and Isolde, S. Miles and J. Franco Pride and Prejudice, K. Knightley and M. MacFayden One Fine Day, M. Pfeiffer and G. Clooney Only You, M. Tomei and R. Downey Jr. Song is "Kissing You" by Des'ree](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/IdEellXY3A0/0.jpg) 5.00 min. | 4.77 user rating |
![For Lots More Iron Man Clips and Trailers Go To: www.reelzchannel.com Terrence Howard is out and Don Cheadle is in to play War Machine and Col. James 'Rhodey' Rhodes in the 2010 release of Iron Man 2 starring Robert Downey Jr. and directed by Jon Favreau.](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1TiYlG21VAQ/0.jpg) 1.03 min. | 4.59 user rating |
![www.reelzchannel.com For the latest trailers, celebrity interviews and movie clips go to ReelzChannel.com!!! Robert Downey Jr. dishes on playing a Marvel super hero as well as wearing the Mark III in his big action Iron Man movie.](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Y31bLB1C3Fo/0.jpg) 3.40 min. | 4.65 user rating |
![Robert Downey Jr. demanded all of these options. See our videos a month earlier at www.collegehumor.com and follow us on http](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8kl78AVS8L4/0.jpg) 1.98 min. | 4.56 user rating |
![Sherlock Holmes 2: A Game of Shadows Trailer 2011 HD In theaters: December 16th, 2011 Genre: Action and Adventure, Thriller Official Site: www.sherlockholmes2.com Director Guy Ritchie Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Noomi Rapace, Jared Harris, Eddie Marsan, Stephen Fry, Gilles Lellouche Writers: Kieran Mulroney, Michele Mulroney Storyline: Sherlock Holmes and his sidekick Dr. Watson join forces to outwit and bring down their fiercest adversary, Professor Moriarty. Sherlock Holmes 2 A Game of Shadows Trailer 2011 HD Sherlock Holmes 2 A Game of Shadows Trailer 2011 HD](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lNxhpNpnAkk/0.jpg) 2.60 min. | 4.95 user rating |
![FAN MADE? IRON MAN 2 teaser featuring the NEW ACTOR who will play WAR MACHINE. Yes DON CHEADLE is here! Plus see a cameo of CAPTAIN AMERICA. ______ This video started out as a suggestion from my brother as my third YouTube upload. However as I was finalizing the video a news broke out that Terence Howard was replace by Don Cheadle. At first I thought this would be terrible because viewers will know its Don Cheadle not Robert Downey Jr will be playing a War machine and so they may not get it. The only possible way to fix this joke is to have Don Cheadle wear a different superhero costume (a mix-up joke). Then it dawned to me. Didn't Cheadle wore a star spangled costume before? And the rest is history. Since this fan made vid was published almost a year ago as a joke it was never the intention of this video to mislead fans --obviously during that time there was no Iron man 2 trailer. But lately the "humor" of the joke is starting to back fire because Marvel has published an official trailer of IRON MAN 2. The video is also not racist because it only poke fun of mixing up the actors with their roles. It just happen to be that one of them were African in white superhero costume and a white guy playing an African American. Thanks a million to all the viewers. NOCOPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED!!!! THIS IS just A FAN MADE TRIBUTE VIDEO!!! The copyright of this clip remains at all times with the current legal copyright owner(s) and are published here for entertainment purposes <b>...</b>](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QBar4h49lsw/0.jpg) 1.22 min. | 2.91 user rating |
Awards and recognition : Tropic Thunder |
Year |
Title |
Role |
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1970 |
Pound |
Puppy |
Directed by Robert Downey, Sr. |
1972 |
Greaser's Palace |
uncredited |
Directed by Robert Downey, Sr. |
1975 |
Moment to Moment |
uncredited |
Directed by Robert Downey, Sr. |
1980 |
Up the Academy |
Caleb Yoon |
Directed by Robert Downey, Sr. |
1983 |
Baby It's You |
Stewart |
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1984 |
Firstborn |
Lee |
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1985 |
Deadwait |
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Short subject |
1985 |
Tuff Turf |
Jimmy Parker |
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1985 |
Weird Science |
Ian |
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1986 |
Back to School |
Derek Lutz |
Directed by Alan Metter |
1986 |
America |
Paulie Hackley |
Directed by Robert Downey, Sr. |
1987 |
ThePick-up ArtistThe Pick-up Artist (film) |
Jack Jericho |
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1987 |
Less Than Zero |
Julian Wells |
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1988 |
Johnny Be Good |
Leo Wiggins |
also stars Robert Downey, Sr. |
1988 |
1969 |
Ralph Karr |
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1988 |
Rented Lips |
Wolf Dangler |
Directed by Robert Downey, Sr. |
1989 |
That's Adequate |
Albert Einstein |
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1989 |
True Believer |
Roger Baron |
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1989 |
Chances Are |
Alex Finch |
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1990 |
Air America |
Billy Covington |
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1991 |
Too Much Sun |
Reed Richmond |
Directed by Robert Downey, Sr. |
1991 |
Soapdish |
David Seton Barnes |
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1992 |
Chaplin |
Charlie Chaplin |
BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role London Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actor Nominated-Academy Award for Best Actor Nominated-Golden Globe Award for Best Actor � Motion Picture Drama |
1993 |
Heart and Souls |
Thomas Reilly |
Saturn Award for Best Actor |
1993 |
TheLast PartyThe Last Party (film) |
Himself |
documentary written by Downey |
1993 |
Short Cuts |
Bill Bush |
Golden Globe for Best Ensemble Cast Volpi Cup |
1994 |
Hail Caesar |
Jerry |
also stars Robert Downey, Sr. |
1994 |
ACentury of Cinema |
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documentary |
1994 |
Natural Born Killers |
Wayne Gale |
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1994 |
Only You |
Peter Wright, alias Damon |
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1995 |
Richard III |
Earl Rivers |
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1995 |
Home for the Holidays |
Tommy Larson |
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1995 |
Restoration |
Robert Merivel |
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1997 |
Danger Zone |
Jim Scott |
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1997 |
One Night Stand |
Charlie |
Boston Society of Film Critics Award for (3rd place) Best Supporting Actor |
1997 |
Two Girls and a Guy |
Blake Allen |
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1997 |
Hugo Pool |
Franz Mazur |
Directed by Robert Downey, Sr. |
1998 |
TheGingerbread ManThe Gingerbread Man (film) |
Clyde Pell |
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1998 |
U.S. Marshals |
Special Agent John Royce |
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1999 |
In Dreams |
Vivian Thompson |
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1999 |
Friends & Lovers |
Hans |
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1999 |
Bowfinger |
Jerry Renfro |
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1999 |
Black and White |
Terry Donager |
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2000 |
Wonder Boys |
Terry Crabtree |
Male Screen Idol Award |
2000 |
Auto Motives |
Rob |
short subject |
2002 |
Lethargy |
Animal therapist |
short subject |
2003 |
Whatever We Do |
Bobby |
short subject |
2003 |
TheSinging DetectiveThe Singing Detective (film) |
Dan Dark |
Festival de Cine de Sitges Award for Best Actor Nominated-Satellite Award for Best Actor � Motion Picture Musical or Comedy |
2003 |
Charlie: The Life and Art of Charles Chaplin |
Himself |
documentary |
2003 |
Gothika |
Pete Graham |
Produced by Susan Downey |
2004 |
Eros |
Nick Penrose |
segment "Equilibrium" |
2005 |
Game 6 |
Steven Schwimmer |
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2005 |
TheOutsidernolink=1 |
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documentary |
2005 |
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang |
Harry Lockhart |
Produced by Susan Downey Cameo by Indio Falconer Downey Nominated-Satellite Award for Best Actor � Motion Picture Musical or Comedy Nominated-Satellite Award for Best Original Song Nominated-Saturn Award for Best Actor |
2005 |
Good Night, and Good Luck. |
Joseph Wershba |
Nominated-Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Cast Nominated-Gotham Award for Best Ensemble Cast Nominated-Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture Nominated-WFCA Award for Best Cast |
2005 |
Hubert Selby Jr: It/ll Be Better Tomorrow |
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documentary |
2006 |
TheShaggy DogThe Shaggy Dog (2006 film) |
Dr. Kozak |
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2006 |
AScanner DarklyA Scanner Darkly (film) |
James Barris |
Nominated-Chlotrudis Award for Best Supporting Actor |
2006 |
AGuide to Recognizing Your Saints |
Dito Montiel |
co-produced by Downey Sundance Film Festival Special Jury Prize � Dramatic |
2006 |
Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus |
Lionel Sweeney |
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2007 |
Zodiac |
Paul Avery |
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2007 |
Lucky You |
Telephone Jack |
Cameo |
2008 |
Charlie Bartlett |
Principal Nathan Gardner |
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2008 |
Iron Man |
Tony Stark/Iron Man |
Saturn Award for Best Actor Central Ohio Film Critics Association Award for Actor of the Year (also for Tropic Thunder) Irish Film & Television Award for Best International Actor Nominated-Empire Award for Best Actor Nominated-National Movie Award for Best Actor Nominated-People's Choice Award for Favorite Superhero Nominated-Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actor: Action Adventure |
2008 |
TheIncredible HulkThe Incredible Hulk (film) |
Tony Stark |
cameo |
2008 |
Tropic Thunder |
Kirk Lazarus/Sgt. Lincoln Osiris |
Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Best Ensemble Cast Central Ohio Film Critics Association Award for Actor of the Year (also for Iron Man) Nominated-Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor Nominated-BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role Nominated-Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actor Nominated-Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actor Nominated-Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actor Nominated-Detroit Film Critics Society Award for Best Supporting Actor Nominated-Houston Film Critics Society Award for Best Supporting Actor Nominated-Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor - Motion Picture Nominated-Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Supporting Actor Nominated-Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actor � Motion Picture Nominated-Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role - Motion Picture |
2009 |
TheSoloist |
Steve Lopez |
Nominated-Prism Award for Best Performance in Feature Film |
2009 |
Sherlock Holmes |
Sherlock Holmes |
Produced by Susan Downey Golden Globe Award for Best Actor � Motion Picture Musical or Comedy Irish Film & Television Award for Best International Actor Nominated-Empire Award for Best Actor Nominated-MTV Movie Award for Best Fight (Shared with Mark Strong) Nominated-Saturn Award for Best Actor Nominated-Teen Choice Award for Best Action Adventure Actor |
2010 |
Iron Man 2 |
Tony Stark/Iron Man |
Co-writer Executive Producer Susan Downey Spike Guy's Choice Award for Deadliest Warrior Nominated-People's Choice Award � Favorite Action Star Nominated-People's Choice Award � Favorite Movie Actor Nominated-People's Choice Award � Favorite On-Screen Team (Shared with Don Cheadle) Nominated-Kids' Choice Award � Favorite Buttkicker Nominated-Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Dance |
2010 |
Due Date |
Peter Highman |
Executive Producer Susan Downey Nominated-Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Hissy Fit |
2011 |
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows |
Sherlock Holmes |
Produced by Susan Downey; Post-production |
2012 |
The Avengers |
Tony Stark/Iron Man |
Post-production |
2013 |
Iron Man 3 |
Tony Stark/Iron Man |
Pre-production |
BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role
Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor � Series, Miniseries or Television Film
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series