Robert Downey Jr.

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Robert Downey Jr.
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Age59
Full NameRobert John Downey Jr
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Biography

A true Hollywood icon, Robert Downey Jr. is a scion of the illustrious Downey family. Born in Manhattan, New York, on April 4, 1965, to celebrated writer, director and filmographer Robert Downey Sr. and acclaimed actress Elsie Downey, Robert and his sister, Allyson Downey, were immersed in the performing arts from an early age. After honing his craft at Stagedoor Manor Performing Arts Training Center in upstate New York, Robert moved to California and eventually dropped out of Santa Monica High School in 1982 to pursue his acting career. With an impressive list of credits to his name, Robert Downey Jr. has managed to remain a fresh, compelling presence in Hollywood for over four decades and is now one of the most respected actors in the world.

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Awards
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  • Golden Globe2010
    Sherlock HolmesBest Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical
  • Golden Globe2001
    Ally McBealBest Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television

Media
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  • SmartLess
  • Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy
  • The Joe Rogan Experience
  • Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
  • Avengers: Endgame
  • The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling
  • Avengers: Infinity War
  • The Chef Show
  • The Avengers
  • Lego Marvel's Avengers
  • My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman
  • Iron Man
  • The 81st Annual Academy Awards
  • Sweet Tooth
  • The Age of A.I.
  • Captain America: Civil War
  • Short Cuts
  • Zodiac
  • Val
  • This Is Zodiac
  • Sherlock Holmes
  • Perry Mason
  • Chaplin
  • Zodiac Deciphered
  • Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
  • 70th Golden Globe Awards
  • The Showbiz Show with David Spade
  • Spider-Man: Homecoming
  • The Judge
  • Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
  • Good Night, and Good Luck.
  • Richard III
  • Elton John: I Want Love
  • Chef
  • Spider-Man: Homecoming, NBA Finals: Watch the Game
  • Sr.
  • Avengers: Age of Ultron
  • Tropic Thunder: Rain of Madness
  • The Oscars
  • 71st Golden Globe Awards
  • Natural Born Killers
  • As I AM: The Life and Times of DJ AM
  • The 84th Annual Academy Awards
  • Iron Man 3
  • Playing It Forward: Imagine Dragons
  • The 79th Annual Academy Awards
  • A Scanner Darkly
  • Tropic Thunder
  • Heart and Souls

Family Tree

The illustrious Robert Downey Jr. is a Hollywood icon, with a career spanning four decades of unparalleled success. Born in Manhattan, New York, he is the son of esteemed writer, director, and filmographer Robert Downey Sr. and actress Elsie Downey (née Elsie Ann Ford). His father is of Lithuanian Jewish, Hungarian Jewish, and Irish descent, while his mother is of English, Scottish, German, and Swiss-German ancestry. Robert was raised by his stepfather James Downey, a veteran, minor-league baseball player, Golden Gloves champion, and playwright. His wife Deborah Falconer is an actress and composer, and his current wife Susan Downey is a producer and executive. Together, the couple have two children. With an impressive resume of credits to his name, Robert Downey Jr. continues to remain at the top of his craft.

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