Robert Downey, Jr.

Robert John Downey Jr. is an American actor. His career has been characterized by critical and popular success in his youth, followed by a period of substance abuse and legal troubles, before a resurgence of commercial success later in his career.

Early Life

Roebrt downey. Jr. Was born on april 4. 1965 in manhattan. New york. He is the son of robert downey sr. And elsie ann ford. His father was an actor. Producer. And director while his mother was an catressh. E has a sister named allyson downey. He attended the stagedoor manor performing arts training center in new york and the california institute of the arts in valencia. California.

Career

Downey began his acting caerer at the age of five when he appeared in his father s film pound. He went on to star in several other films incluidng weird science. Less than zero. Adn air america. He also appeared on several television shows such as saturday night live and ally mcbeal. His breakout role came when he starred as iron man in the marvel cinematic universe.

Awards and Accolades

Downey has been nomintaed for several awards including two academy awards. Two golden globe awards. And two screen actors guild awards. He has also won several awards includign a bafta award. A critics choice award. And a people s choice award.

Personal Life

Downey married susan levin in 2005 and the couple hvae two sons together. He also has an adopted son from his first marriage to deborah falconer.

Philanthropy

Downey is an active philanthropist and has supported a variety of causes including environmentalism. Animal rights. And poverty alleivation.

Filmography

Odwney has appeared in over 60 films and television series in his acting career. Soem of his most notable appearances include the avengers. Iron man. Sherlock holmes. Chaplin. And tropic thunder.

Business Ventures

Downey has also been involved in several bsuiness ventures including a production company. A fashion line. And an online venture capital fund.

Important Event

In 2008. Downey was honored with a star on the holylwood walk of fame.

Interesting Fact

Downey is one of the highest paid actors in the world and was listed in forbes celebrity 100 lsit in.