Robert Downey Jr.
Date of birth: 1965-04-04
Place of birth: New York City, New York, USA
Known for: Acting
Also known as: Bob Downey, RDJ
Biography
Robert John Downey Jr. (born April 4, 1965), also known as RDJ, is an American actor. A son of a filmmaker, Robert Downey Sr and one of the highest-grossing actors of all time, his films as a leading actor have grossed over $14 billion worldwide. In 2008, Downey was named by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world, and from 2013 to 2015, he was listed by Forbes as Hollywood's highest-paid actor. He is the recipient of numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, an Emmy Award, three Golden Globe Awards, two BAFTA Awards, and three Screen Actors Guild Awards. At the age of five, Downey made his acting debut in his father Robert Downey Sr.'s 1970 film Pound. He subsequently worked with the Brat Pack in the teen films Weird Science (1985) and Less than Zero (1987). Downey's portrayal of Charlie Chaplin in the 1992 biopic Chaplin earned him a BAFTA Award for Best Actor and his first Academy Award nomination. Following a stint at the Corcoran Substance Abuse Treatment Facility on drug charges, he joined the TV series Ally McBeal in 2000. He won a Golden Globe Award for the role. Downey was fired from the show in 2001 in the wake of additional drug charges. He stayed in a court-ordered drug treatment program and has maintained his sobriety since 2003. Downey made his acting comeback in the 2003 film The Singing Detective, after Mel Gibson paid his insurance bond, and went on to star in the black comedy Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005), the thriller Zodiac (2007) and the action comedy Tropic Thunder (2008). He also played Sherlock Holmes in Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes (2009), which earned him his second Golden Globe, and in its 2011 sequel. Downey gained global recognition for starring as Iron Man in ten Marvel Cinematic Universe films, from Iron Man (2008) to Avengers: Endgame (2019). Downey received acclaim for his role in Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer (2023), winning an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, and a BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Lewis Strauss. He was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for playing multiple characters in the black comedy miniseries The Sympathizer (2024). He made his Broadway debut that year, playing the title role in Ayad Akhtar's McNeal. Description above from the Wikipedia article Robert Downey Jr., licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Movie Credits
Natural Born Killers
1994-08-26
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Iron Man 2
2010-04-28
With the world now aware of his dual life as the armored superhero Iron Man, billionaire inventor To
America
1986-10-01
The zany crew of a New York cable TV station accidentally bounce a signal off the moon, bringing the
Short Cuts
1993-10-01
Many loosely connected characters cross paths in this film, based on the stories of Raymond Carver.
Sherlock Holmes
2009-12-23
Eccentric consulting detective Sherlock Holmes and Doctor John Watson battle to bring down a new nem
Chances Are
1989-03-10
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The Incredible Hulk
2008-06-12
Scientist Bruce Banner scours the planet for an antidote to the unbridled force of rage within him:
Iron Man
2008-04-30
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The Shaggy Dog
2006-03-09
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Good Night, and Good Luck.
2005-09-16
The story of journalist Edward R. Murrow's stand against Senator Joseph McCarthy's anti-communist wi
A Scanner Darkly
2006-07-07
An undercover cop in a not-too-distant future becomes involved with a dangerous new drug and begins
Zodiac
2007-03-02
The Zodiac murders cause the lives of Paul Avery, David Toschi and Robert Graysmith to intersect.
Lucky You
2007-05-01
A professional poker player whose astounding luck at the table fails to translate into his lonesome
Chaplin
1992-12-17
An aged Charlie Chaplin narrates his life to his autobiography's editor, including his rise to wealt
Wonder Boys
2000-02-22
Grady is a 50-ish English professor who hasn't had a thing published in years—not since he wrote his
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
2005-09-14
A petty thief posing as an actor is brought to Los Angeles for an unlikely audition and finds himsel
The Singing Detective
2003-10-24
Tormented and bedridden by a debilitating disease, a mystery writer relives his detective stories th
Johnny Be Good
1988-03-22
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Gothika
2003-11-21
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Bowfinger
1999-08-12
On the verge of bankruptcy and desperate for his big break, aspiring filmmaker Bobby Bowfinger conco
Tropic Thunder
2008-08-09
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Richard III
1995-12-29
A murderous lust for the British throne sees Richard III descend into madness. Though the setting is
U.S. Marshals
1998-03-06
U.S. Marshal Sam Gerard is accompanying a plane load of convicts from Chicago to New York. The plane
Weird Science
1985-08-01
Two unpopular teenagers, Gary and Wyatt, fail at all attempts to be accepted by their peers. Their d
True Believer
1989-02-17
Eddie Dodd is a burnt out former civil rights lawyer who now specializes in defending drug dealers.
Air America
1990-08-10
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A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints
2006-09-29
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The Avengers
2012-04-25
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Charlie Bartlett
2008-02-22
Awkward teenager Charlie Bartlett has trouble fitting in at a new high school. Charlie needs some fr
Heart and Souls
1993-08-13
A fateful night in 1959, four people die when the bus they are riding crashes. They continue as ghos
Hugo Pool
1997-12-12
Hugo Pool is a quirky tale of a Los Angeles pool cleaner who falls in love with a young man dying of
Soapdish
1991-05-31
Celeste Talbert is the star of the long-running soap opera "The Sun Also Sets." With the show's rati
Only You
1994-03-04
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Home for the Holidays
1995-11-02
After losing her job, making out with her soon-to-be former boss, and finding out that her daughter
One Night Stand
1997-11-14
In Los Angeles, Max Carlyle makes a good living directing commercials and has a happy home life with
Up the Academy
1980-06-06
Four boys are sent, for different reasons, to a Military Academy. The life of discipline asks a lot
The Gingerbread Man
1998-01-23
A successful Savannah defense attorney gets romantically involved with a sexy, mysterious waitress t
Eros
2004-12-03
A three-part anthology about love and sexuality: a menage-a-trois between a couple and a young woman
Less Than Zero
1987-11-06
A college freshman returns to Los Angeles for Christmas at his ex-girlfriend's request, but discover
Tuff Turf
1985-01-11
The new guy in a Los Angeles high school, Morgan, does some singing and fights hotshot Nick over dis
Restoration
1995-12-29
An aspiring young physician, Robert Merivel found himself in the service of King Charles II and save
Vertigo
A retired detective suffering from acrophobia investigates the strange activities of an old friend's
In Dreams
1999-01-15
A suburban housewife learns that she has psychic connections to a serial killer, and can predict thi
Tropic Thunder: Rain of Madness
2008-08-26
A behind-the-scenes mockumentary of Tropic Thunder.
Due Date
2010-11-03
Peter Highman must scramble across the US in five days to be present for the birth of his first chil
Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam
1987-10-01
Real-life letters written by American soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines during the Vietnam War
Back to School
1986-06-13
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Black and White
1999-09-04
Rich Bower is an up-and-coming star in the hip-hop world. Everyone wants to be around him, including
The Pick-up Artist
1987-09-18
A womanizer meets his match when he falls for the daughter of a gambling addict who is in debt to th
The Soloist
2009-04-24
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Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus
2006-08-30
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1969
1988-08-18
Two rebellious youths, Ralph and Scott, find themselves struggling with adulthood as the Vietnam War
Love and Distrust
2010-08-16
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Iron Man 3
2013-04-18
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Game 6
2006-03-10
Combining real and fictional events, this movie centers around the historic 1986 World Series, and a
Too Much Sun
1991-01-25
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Firstborn
1984-10-26
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Marvel One-Shot: The Consultant
2011-09-13
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Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
2011-11-22
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Two Tons of Turquoise to Taos Tonight
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Whatever We Do
2003-01-16
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Inside Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer
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Hubert Selby Jr: It/ll Be Better Tomorrow
2006-06-22
An exploration into the life and art of the renowned author of "Last Exit To Brooklyn" and "Requiem
The Outsider
2005-12-04
Nicholas Jarecki follows director James Toback on the 12-day shoot of his thriller, When Will I Be L
The Judge
2014-10-08
A successful lawyer returns to his hometown for his mother's funeral only to discover that his estra
Hail Caesar
1994-05-11
Caesar is having a hard time dividing his time between his band and his rich girlfriend, Buffer. Buf
The Route V50
2004-03-01
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Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree
1995-12-06
A single Christmas tree becomes the source of cheer for the people and animals living around Mr. Wil
Chef
2014-05-08
When Chef Carl Casper suddenly quits his job at a prominent Los Angeles restaurant after refusing to
Danger Zone
1996-08-02
Rick Morgan, an American engineer who runs a mine in East Africa, is approached one day by his frien
Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe
2014-03-18
A look at the story behind Marvel Studios and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, featuring interviews an
Friends & Lovers
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Phase 2 Tag Scenes: A Making of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase Two
2015-12-08
A quick look at the post-credit sequences throughout the Marvel film universe and how they interconn
Baby It's You
1983-03-04
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"Sr."
2022-09-02
A portrait of the life and career of Robert Downey Sr. (1936-2021), the visionary and fearless US fi
Girls Just Want to Have Fun
1985-04-12
Janey is new in town. She soon meets Lynne, a classmate who shares her passion for the local show 'D
Captain America: Civil War
2016-04-27
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Marvel: 75 Years, from Pulp to Pop!
2014-11-04
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Oppenheimer
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Avengers: Infinity War
2018-04-25
As the Avengers and their allies have continued to protect the world from threats too large for any
The Last Party
1993-08-27
A youthful perspective on the 1992 presidential campaign with a witty, cautionary message to young A
Starz Inside: Comic Books Unbound
2008-06-10
From superheroes to superstars, Hollywood has always turned to comic books for imagination and inspi
Greaser's Palace
1972-07-31
A parable based on the life of Christ. This ain't your father's Bible story, full of references abou
I Am Steve McQueen
2014-06-24
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2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2022-11-19
The 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony take place on Saturday, November 5, 2022
Avengers: Age of Ultron
2015-04-22
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Two Girls and a Guy
1998-04-24
Two women confront their boyfriend, a two-timing actor who professed eternal love to each.
Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens
2007-05-19
An account of the professional and personal life of renowned American photographer Annie Leibovitz,
The Nice Guys
2016-05-15
A private eye investigates the apparent suicide of a fading porn star in 1970s Los Angeles and uncov
Spider-Man: Homecoming
2017-07-05
Following the events of Captain America: Civil War, Peter Parker, with the help of his mentor Tony S
Pound
1970-08-08
In a pound, 18 dogs wait to be adopted.
Avengers: Secret Wars
2027-12-17
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Avengers: Doomsday
2026-12-17
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Lethargy
2002-02-02
An early high-school short by Josh Safdie and David Gelb, Lethargy follows a drifting New York teena
Dolittle
2020-01-02
After losing his wife seven years earlier, the eccentric Dr. John Dolittle, famed doctor and veterin
I Am Iron Man
2008-09-30
A documentary covering pre-production topics like suit design and construction, storyboards, animati
Charlie: The Life and Art of Charles Chaplin
2003-05-01
Brilliant, long in-the-works story of the life and art of the world's greatest comedian and the cine
That's Adequate
1989-01-20
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All-Star Weekend
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Mad Mel: The Rise and Fall of a Hollywood Icon
2010-07-20
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Voom Portraits
2007-10-01
Iconic artist and theater director Robert Wilson has created a series of video portraits of celebrit
Luck, Trust & Ketchup: Robert Altman in Carver Country
1993-03-26
A documentary insight behind the scenes of Roberts Altman's Short Cuts.
One Summer in Austin: The Story of Filming 'A Scanner Darkly'
2006-12-19
A unique documentary that interlaces archival interviews with author Philip K. Dick with chats featu
Pieta
2001-12-01
2001 Sam Taylor-Wood video art short
Rented Lips
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Sherlock Holmes: Reinvented
2010-03-30
Making of featurette for Sherlock Holmes (2009).
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: A Perfect Chemistry
2012-06-12
The ever-budding relationship between Holmes and Watson, as well as the bonding duo who portray them
Arrival
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Avengers: Endgame
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Fertile La Toyah Video Magazine #2: The Kinky Issue!
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Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King
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For the first time ever, the Museum of Pop Culture's highly-anticipated Founders Award annual fundra
A Fan's Guide to Spider-Man Homecoming
2017-06-03
Zendaya and Tom Holland give fans an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Spider-Man Homecoming.
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2001-11-02
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Iron Man 3 Unmasked
2013-08-24
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2004-11-17
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The Fantastic 4: First Steps
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2004-03-23
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2004-03-23
Documentary on the special effects of the film 'Gothika'.
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2000-03-05
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2005-04-15
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