Robert Downey Jr. Biography
Robert Downey Jr. is an American actor born on April 4, 1965. He gained early fame for his roles in ‘Less Than Zero’ and ‘Chaplin,’ earning critical acclaim and nominations. Downey’s career was marked by personal struggles with addiction, leading to legal issues in the late 1990s. He made a remarkable comeback in the 2000s with roles in ‘Iron Man’ and ‘Sherlock Holmes,’ solidifying his status as a leading Hollywood star. Known for his charismatic performances and wit, Downey has become a cultural icon, blending humor with depth in diverse roles that have shaped modern cinema.
General Information About Famous Actor, Producer Robert Downey Jr.
Detail Information Full Name Robert John Downey Jr. Profession Actor, Producer Date of Birth April 4, 1965 Current Age 60 years, 7 months, 15 days Wife Susan Downey (née Levin) Nationality American
Exploring Robert Downey Jr. Personal Journey
Detail Information Name Robert Downey Jr. Birth Name Robert John Downey Jr. Nick Name RDJ Height 5′ 8½” (174 cm) Figure Athletic Weight Approximately 172 lbs (78 kg) Eye Color Dark Brown Hair Color Dark Brown Religion Jewish-Buddhist (has described himself as such) Present Address Manhattan, New York City, New York Hometown Manhattan, New York City, New York
Robert Downey Jr. Education
Level of Education Institution Details Elementary School Santa Monica Alternative School House (SMASH) Attended in his early years High School Santa Monica High School Dropped out in 1982 at age 17 Further Education None formally completed Focused on acting career
Robert Downey Jr. Favorite
Category Favorites Food Sushi, In-N-Out Burger Actor/Actress Peter O’Toole, Mel Gibson (as an actor) Musicians Sting, U2, AC/DC Song “River” by Joni Mitchell Book “The Razor’s Edge” by W. Somerset Maugham Hobbies Wing Chun Kung Fu, Meditation, Yoga Films “Tropic Thunder”, “Chaplin” (of his own work) Colour N/A Perfume N/A Director Jon Favreau, Guy Ritchie Holiday Destinations Hawaii, Italy Likes Cars, Technology, Martial Arts
Robert Downey Jr. Relationship Journey
Year Relationship Details 1984-1991 Sarah Jessica Parker Dated for 7 years after meeting on the set of “Firstborn” 1992 Deborah Falconer Married after a 42-day courtship 1993 Indio Falconer Downey Son born to Robert and Deborah 2001-2004 Deborah Falconer Separated due to Downey’s drug issues 2003 Susan Levin Met on the set of “Gothika” where Susan was a producer 2005 Susan Levin Married on August 27 in Long Island, New York 2004 Deborah Falconer Divorce finalized 2012 Exton Elias Downey First son born to Robert and Susan 2014 Avri Roel Downey Daughter born to Robert and Susan
Robert Downey Jr. Career Journey
Year Work Role 1970 Pound (Film)Puppy 1985 Weird Science (Film)Ian 1985-1986 Saturday Night Live (TV)Various roles 1987 Less Than Zero (Film)Julian Wells 1987 The Pick-up Artist (Film)Jack Jericho 1987 Baby, It’s You (Film)Stewart 1988 Rented Lips (Film)Wolf Dangler 1988 Johnny Be Good (Film)Leo Wiggins 1988 1969 (Film)
Robert Downey Jr. Career Statistics
Category Details Career Span 1970 – Present Debut Film Pound (1970) Total Films 80+ TV Shows 8+ Awards Won 2 Golden Globe Awards Oscar Nominations 2 (Best Actor for “Chaplin”, Best Supporting Actor for “Tropic Thunder”) Highest Grossing Film Avengers: Endgame ($2.797 billion) Franchise Appearances Marvel Cinematic Universe (10 films) Producer Credits 10+ Box Office Revenue $14.4 billion+ (worldwide) Highest Paid Actor Ranked #1 by Forbes from 2013-2015 Highest Single-Film Salary $75 million (Avengers: Endgame) Comeback Film Iron Man (2008) Broadway Appearances 1 (1983 in “American Passion”)
Robert Downey Jr. Income
