Robert Downey Jr. (American Actor) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Actor
Nationality	American
Date of Birth	04/04/1965
Age	61 years
Birthplace	Manhattan, New York, U.S.
Zodiac sign/Sun sign	Aries
Hometown	Greenwich Village

Latest News about Robert Downey Jr.

18/07/2026

Robert Downey Jr. publicly discussed Avengers: Doomsday and described the film as ambitious and emotionally complex. He also reassured fans that the project is designed to deliver major surprises as it sets up the next phase of the franchise.

15/07/2026

Marvel Studios confirmed that Robert Downey Jr. will portray Dr. Victor Von Doom in Avengers: Doomsday, marking his return to the MCU in a new villain role rather than reprising Iron Man. The film is scheduled for release on 18/12/2026, with Avengers: Secret Wars set to follow in 2027.

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Bio/Wiki

Real Name

Robert John Downey Jr.

Nickname

RJD
Bob
Bob Downey

Famous Roles

Chaplin
Iron Man
Sherlock Holmes
Doctor Doom

Debut

Film	Pound (1970)
TV	Saturday Night Live (SNL)
Album	The Futurist

Religion

Jewish

Ethnicity

Scottish, German, Swiss, Lithuanian Jewish, Hungarian Jewish, Irish

Fan Mail Address

Robert Downey Jr., Team Downey, 1311 Abbot Kinney, Venice, CA 90291-3737, USA

Hobbies

Martial Arts Wing Chun

Favorite Actor

Peter O'Toole

Physical Stats & More

Height

in centimeters	174 cm
in meters	1.74 m
in Feet Inches	5'8½"

Weight

in Kilograms	78 kg
in Pounds	172 lbs

Body Measurements

Chest	43 Inches
Waist	32 Inches
Biceps	15 Inches

Eye Color

Dark Brown

Hair Color

Dark Brown

Educational Qualification(s)

School	Santa Monica High School (Dropped out)

Personal Life

Major Controversies	Downey has been arrested multiple times for possessing and abusing drugs throughout the period of 1996-2001. He was also once caught with cocaine, heroin, marijuana and an unloaded .357 Magnum handgun while speeding on the Sunset Boulevard.

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married
Affairs/Girlfriends	Jennifer Jason Leigh Sarah Jessica Parker (1984-1991) Winona Ryder (1988, RUMOR) Deborah Falconer (1992-2001) Marisa Tomei (1994) Calista Flockhart (2000, RUMOR) Susan Downey (2003-present)
Wife/Spouse	Deborah Falconer (m. 1992 div. 2004) Susan Downey (m. 2005)
Current Relationship Status	Married to Susan Downey (m. 2005)

Family

Father	Robert Downey Sr. (Actor)
Mother	Elsie Ann (Actress)
Siblings	Allyson
Children	Indio Exton Avri

Career

Achievements	Robert was appreciated for his role of a rich drug addict in the movie version of the novel Less Than Zero. In 1992, he played the title character in the movie Chaplin, which earned him a nomination in the Academy Awards and a BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. Downey joined the TV show Ally McBeal acting as Calista Flockhart’s love interest, for which he won a Golden Globe. Robert was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the movie Tropic Thunder. Robert has topped Forbes’ list of the highest-paid actors making $80 million in the year 2014-2015. Robert won the Best Supporting Male Actor in a Film award for ‘Oppenheimer’ (2023) at the 81st Golden Globe Awards on January 7, 2024. He was nominated for the 96th Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for the film ‘Oppenheimer’ (2023) on January 23, 2024. He won the Best Actor in a Supporting Role award for the film ‘Oppenheimer’ at the 77th BAFTAs held in London on February 18, 2024. His films as a leading actor have grossed over $14.3 billion worldwide, making him one of the highest-grossing actors of all time. He was the highest-paid actor in the world annually from 2013 to 2015. He gained global recognition for starring as Iron Man in ten Marvel Cinematic Universe films, from Iron Man (2008) to Avengers: Endgame (2019). He starred as the titular detective in Sherlock Holmes (2009), which earned him a Golden Globe. He portrayed Doctor Doom in The Fantastic Four: First Steps and Avengers: Doomsday, with plans to reprise the role in Avengers: Secret Wars. Robert Downey Jr. returned to the Marvel Cinematic Universe to portray Dr. Victor Von Doom in 'Avengers: Doomsday', scheduled for release in December 2026, following a five-year hiatus from the franchise[2][4].

Achievements

Robert was appreciated for his role of a rich drug addict in the movie version of the novel Less Than Zero.
In 1992, he played the title character in the movie Chaplin, which earned him a nomination in the Academy Awards and a BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.
Downey joined the TV show Ally McBeal acting as Calista Flockhart’s love interest, for which he won a Golden Globe.
Robert was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the movie Tropic Thunder.
Robert has topped Forbes’ list of the highest-paid actors making $80 million in the year 2014-2015.
Robert won the Best Supporting Male Actor in a Film award for ‘Oppenheimer’ (2023) at the 81st Golden Globe Awards on January 7, 2024.
He was nominated for the 96th Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for the film ‘Oppenheimer’ (2023) on January 23, 2024.
He won the Best Actor in a Supporting Role award for the film ‘Oppenheimer’ at the 77th BAFTAs held in London on February 18, 2024.
His films as a leading actor have grossed over $14.3 billion worldwide, making him one of the highest-grossing actors of all time.
He was the highest-paid actor in the world annually from 2013 to 2015.
He gained global recognition for starring as Iron Man in ten Marvel Cinematic Universe films, from Iron Man (2008) to Avengers: Endgame (2019).
He starred as the titular detective in Sherlock Holmes (2009), which earned him a Golden Globe.
He portrayed Doctor Doom in The Fantastic Four: First Steps and Avengers: Doomsday, with plans to reprise the role in Avengers: Secret Wars.
Robert Downey Jr. returned to the Marvel Cinematic Universe to portray Dr. Victor Von Doom in 'Avengers: Doomsday', scheduled for release in December 2026, following a five-year hiatus from the franchise[2][4].

Social Media

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Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Robert Downey Jr. tried marijuana at the age of six due to his father's influence, leading to addiction issues later in life.
2. Robert dropped out of high school and moved to New York to pursue acting after his parents' divorce.
3. His performance in a Broadway play was criticized, but The New York Times described it as 'Desperately moving'.
4. After facing drug charges, Downey joined the TV show Ally McBeal and won a Golden Globe for his role.
5. As Iron Man, Robert appeared in successful movies, collectively earning over $1 billion worldwide.
6. Woody Allen couldn't cast Downey in a movie due to insurance concerns.
7. Robert Downey Jr. has struggled with bipolar disorder and addiction issues throughout his life.
8. After multiple arrests and rehab stints, Downey made a successful comeback in movies.
9. Mel Gibson paid for Downey's insurance, allowing him to return to acting.
10. Downey is also a singer who released an album called The Futurist.
11. Robert has struggled with drug addiction, which affected his relationship with Sarah Jessica Parker.
12. He practices Martial Arts Wing Chun.
13. Robert Downey Jr. was labeled by People's magazine as the 'Sexiest Lawyer' for his role in Ally McBeal.
14. Director Jon Favreau felt that Downey's past made him an appropriate choice for the Iron Man role, believing he could portray both a 'likable asshole' and an authentic emotional journey.

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