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Robert John Downey Jr. is an award-winning American actor and filmmaker.
He was born in Manhattan, New York, the son of a Jewish father, and made his film debut in the 1970s in Bond when he was only five years old.
Robert Downey Jr. has played key roles in films such as Natural Born Killers (1994), Iron Man (2008), The Hulk (2008), The Avengers (2012), Avengers: End Game (2019), and Dolittle (2020).
He has also won multiple Golden Globe Awards, People’s Choice Awards, and Teen Choice Awards.
Robert Downey Jr. settled down with Susan Levine in 2005 after two failed marriages and is currently the father of three children.
His net worth is estimated at $170 million and he was once ranked as the highest-paid actor by Forbes magazine.
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| Name: | Robert John Downey Jr. |
| stage name: | Robert Downey Jr. |
| Date of Birth: | April 4, 1965 (59 years old) |
| place of birth: | Manhattan, New York |
| Children: | Indio Falconer Downey, Exton Elias Downey, Avri Lauer Downey |
| Country of Citizenship: | American |
| parents: | Robert Downey Sr., Elsie Ann |
| high: | 1.74 m |
| Brothers and sisters: | Alison Downey |
| Girlfriend • Spouse: | Susan Downey (m. 2005), Deborah Falconer (m. 1992-2004), Sarah Jessica Parker (ex) |
| Profession: | Actor • Film producer |
| net worth: | $170 million |
early life
Robert Downey Jr. was born on April 4, 1965, to Robert Downey and Elsie Ann.
He spent most of his childhood in his birthplace, Manhattan, New York City.
He is also the youngest of two children and is known to have connections to multiple ancestors.
Robert Downey Jr.’s father is of Lithuanian, Jewish, Hungarian, and Irish descent; while his mother is of Scottish, German, and Swiss descent.
Robert Downey Jr.’s father played a major role in his upbringing. Originally, his name was Elias, but he had to change it before joining the military.
His sister, Alison Downey, was also a close friend and she accompanied him in Greenwich Village. Robert Downey Jr. had a childhood troubled by drugs and alcohol, and he had to endure the unfortunate blueprint set by his father.
Robert Downey Jr. was introduced to marijuana at the age of six, which damaged his emotional stability at the time but led to a very strong relationship with his father.
‘When my dad and I were on drugs together, it seemed like he was trying to express his love for me the only way he knew how.” he said.
He spent countless nights drinking and calling to buy drugs. It was also during this time that the 56-year-old actor and film producer began his life on the set; he got his first film role at the age of five.
Eventually, he moved to England and studied classical ballet as part of his higher studies, but after his parents’ divorce in 1978, he returned to California to live with his father.
educate
Robert Downey Jr.’s school years were a mix of stage performances and academic instruction. Considered a prodigy by his peers, he played modest roles in his father’s films and began his career as a sick puppy in the 1970 film Bond.
After moving to England, he enrolled in an acting school, where he took classical ballet classes as part of the curriculum when he was ten years old. As a teenager, he also studied at Stagedoor Manor Performing Arts Training Center in upstate New York before moving to California with his father.
In 1982, he dropped out of Santa Monica High School and headed to New York to make a living in the film industry. While in Hollywood, Robert Downey Jr. became familiar with the workings of this wealthy industry alongside fellow actor Kiefer Sutherland. They lived together for three years before catapulting into the limelight in the late 80s.
Profession
Many people believe that Robert Downey Jr.’s success in the film industry stems from his early flaws. In 1983, he starred in a short off-Broadway musical “American Passion” and two years later performed on “Saturday Night Live” to great notoriety.
Due to very low ratings for Robert Downey Jr. and crew, the show’s producers had to reshuffle the behind-the-scenes staff, which led to him moving on to other jobs.
As expected, Robert Downey Jr. made a successful comeback with a supporting role as James Spader in Tuff Turf. He also appeared in The Babysitter and the 1986 film Pretty Pink before making his first leading role in The Pick-up Artist a year later.
The Manhattan-born actor began to make his mark in Hollywood, and his net worth rose as he did. In 1987, Robert Downey Jr. played a drug-addicted rich kid whose life quickly spiraled out of control in the film “Julian Wells,” based on Bret Easton Ellis’ novel “Less Than Zero.”
Robert Downey Jr. had accumulated a solid box office haul with a string of impressive critical acclaim; he appeared in advanced scenes alongside Sally Field, Kevin Kline and Whoopi Goldberg in Opportunities (1989), America in the Air (1990) and Soap Dish (1991).
The mid-1990s was a busy period for Robert Downey Jr., who was offered roles in Only You, starring Marisa Tomei, and Natural Born Killers, starring Woody Harrelson. Other films he appeared in included Restoration (1995), Richard III (1995), Two Girls and a Guy (1997), U.S. Marshals (1998), and Black and White.
Despite the controversy surrounding his career over the years, Robert Downey Jr. has proven himself to be a resilient figure who keeps coming back. In 2007, he took on the lead role in Jon Favreau’s film Iron Man. To play the role, he had to gain more than 20 pounds (9 kg) of muscle in five months.
He also hosted the YouTube documentary series “The Age of AI,” which was released in 2019. In 2020, he starred in “Doctor Strange: Dolittle,” playing a 19th-century Welsh veterinarian who can communicate with animals.
Due to his love for music, Robert Downey Jr. has been busy with his acting career and musical performances over the years. On June 14, 2010, Downey and his wife Susan formed a production company called Team Downey, and their first project was “The Judge”.
Filmography
- Pound (1970)
- The Palace on Grease Street (1972)
- The Moment (1975)
- College Upward (1980)
- Tuff Turf (1985)
- Weird Science (1985)
- Back to School (1986)
- Hail, Caesar (1994)
- Natural Born Killers (1994)
- Only You (1994)
- Wonder Boys (2000)
- Eros (2004)
- Iron Man (2008)
- The Incredible Hulk (2008)
- The Avengers (2012)
- Avengers: End Game (2019)
- Dolittle’s Fantastic Adventures (2020)
Personal life
Robert Downey Jr. met actress Sarah Jessica Parker on the set of the movie in 1984 and began dating her. However, the relationship soon ended due to Downey’s drug addiction.
Eight years later, he married actress and singer Deborah Falconer. The two separated in 2004 following legal proceedings due to Downey’s long stay in drug rehab and his personal struggles.
Robert Downey Jr. met Susan Levine in 2003 and proposed to her on the eve of her 30th birthday. In August 2005, the two got married in a Jewish ceremony.
He is currently the father of Indio Falconer Downey, Exton Elias, and Avri Roel.
Awards
- British Academy Film Award for Best Actor (1992)
- Golden Globe Award for Special Ensemble Performance (1994)
- Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (2010).
- People’s Choice Award for Favorite Movie Actor (2013)
- People’s Choice Award for Favorite Movie Superhero (2013)
- People’s Choice Award for Favorite Action Movie Actor (2014)
- People’s Choice Award for Favorite Movie Actor (2015)
- People’s Choice Award for Favorite Action Movie Actor (2017)
- Teen Choice Award for Choice Action Movie Actor (2019)
net worth
With an acting career spanning more than five decades, Robert Downey Jr. is one of the highest-paid figures in Hollywood. His current net worth is estimated at $170 million.
Social Media
- Instagram – @robertdowneyjr
- Twitter – @RobertDowneyJr
- Facebook – @Robert Downey Jr
- TikTok- None
- Snapchat — None
- Phone Number – Private
