About Robert Downey Jr.
Robert Downey Jr., born April 4, 1966, is a beloved American actor and producer, known for his remarkable career journey. Starting as a child actor in his father's film Pound (1970), Downey Jr. gained fame as part of the Brat Pack in Weird Science (1985) and Less than Zero (1987).
His breakthrough role came in 1992 when he portrayed Charlie Chaplin in the biopic Chaplin, earning an Academy Award nomination and a BAFTA win. However, personal struggles with substance abuse led to legal troubles and a career slowdown.
Downey Jr.'s resurgence began with his role in the TV series Ally McBeal, for which he won a Golden Globe. He then overcame industry doubts, with Mel Gibson's help, and starred in The Singing Detective (2003). This paved the way for critically acclaimed films like Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005), Zodiac (2007), and Tropic Thunder (2008), earning him an Oscar nomination.
Downey Jr. skyrocketed to global fame as Tony Stark/Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, appearing in ten films from 2008 to 2019. He also played the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes in Guy Ritchie's films (2009 and 2011), winning his second Golden Globe. Downey Jr.'s inspiring career is a testament to his talent and perseverance.
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Movie Credits
Robert Downey Jr. has appeared in 124 movies.
Some of Robert Downey Jr.'s most popular movies include:
TV Credits
Robert Downey Jr. has appeared in 41 TV Series.
Some of the most popular TV Shows include:
