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Robert John Downey Jr. (born April 4, 1965) is an American actor and film producer who has starred in and produced many box office hits.
At the age of five, he entered Hollywood as a child actor in his father’s movie “Pound”.
He is internationally known for his role as Tony Stark in the film Iron Man. He has won two Golden Globe Awards for his acting skills.
American actor
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| Real 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, USA |
| Country of Citizenship: | American |
| high: | 1.73 m |
| parents: | Robert Downey Sr., Elsie Ford |
| Brothers and sisters: | Alison Downey |
| Wife • Spouse: | Susan Downey (m. 2005), Deborah Falconer (m. 1992-2004) |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Sarah Jessica Parker (front), Calista Flockhart (front), Marisa Tomei (front), Jennifer Jason Leigh (current) |
| Children: | Indio Falconer Downey, Exton Elias Downey, Avri Lauer Downey |
| Profession: | Actor • Film producer |
| net worth: | $305 million |
early life
Robert Downey Jr. was born on April 4, 1945 in Manhattan, New York. He comes from a family of four, his father is Robert Downey and his mother is Elsie Ann Downey.
He is the second child in the family and has an older sister named Alison Downey. He is of Lithuanian Jewish, Hungarian Jewish, Irish, Scottish, German, and Swiss descent.
His father, Robert Downey, is an actor and film producer. His mother is an actress who often appears in his father’s films.
Robert Downey Jr. grew up in Greenwich Village, Manhattan. His acting career began when he was five years old, starring in a Bond movie. After his debut, he began to play more small roles in movies.
educate
As a teenager, Robert Downey Jr. attended Stagedoor Manor Performing Arts Center in New York City. He attended the school to develop his acting skills.
He attended Santa Monica High School but dropped out to pursue a career in Hollywood.
Profession
Robert Downey Jr. has grown to become one of the highest-paid actors in the industry since he appeared in his father’s film Bond at the age of five. From 1985 to 1987, he starred in teen movies The Babysitter and Less Than Zero.
He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in Chaplin’s film. He won a BAFTA for his starring role in the film. He starred in the TV series Ally McBeal and won a Golden Globe for his performance. In 2003, he starred in the film The Singer.
Between 2005 and 2008, Robert Downey Jr. starred in box office hits such as “Kiss, Shoot, Shoot,” “Zodiac,” and “Tropic Thunder.” He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in “Tropic Thunder.”
Robert Downey Jr. became an international star after playing Tony Stark/Iron Man in ten films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He won his second Golden Globe Award for his performance in Sherlock Holmes, released in 2009. He reprised the role in the sequel, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows.
In 2010, he teamed up with his wife to form a production company called Team Downey. The company produced David Dobkin’s debut feature The Judge in 2014. The company also produced the 2020 film Dolittle.
Social Media
Robert Downey Jr. has over 52.6 million followers on Instagram and over 17.4 million followers on Twitter.
- Instagram account: @robertdowneyjr
- Twitter account: @RobertDowneyJr
Personal life
In 1984, Robert Downey Jr. began dating actress Sarah Jessica Parker, whom he met on the set of Firstborn. Their relationship ended in 1991.
On 29th of 1992, he married his first wife, Deborah Falconer. In September 1993, their only child and son, Indio Falconer Downey, was born. After twelve years of marriage, the two divorced in 2004.
In August 2005, Robert Downey Jr. married producer Susan Downey in a Jewish ceremony in New York City. The couple’s first child, a son named Exton Elias Downey, was born in February 2012. Their second child, a daughter named Avril Laure Downey, was born in November 2014.
He has worked with Calista Flockhart (2000), Marisa Tomei (1993) and Sarah Jessica Parker (1984-1991).
Robert Downey Jr. was once in a relationship with Jennifer Jason Leigh.
net worth
Robert Downey Jr. is one of the highest paid actors in the industry and his income comes from his production company.
His current net worth is estimated at $305 million.
