| Full Name | Robert John Downey Jr. |
| Date of Birth | April 4, 1965 |
| Place of Birth | Manhattan, New York City, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor, Producer |
| Years Active | 1970–present |
| Spouses | – Deborah Falconer (m. 1992; div. 2004) – Susan Levin (m. 2005) |
| Partner | Sarah Jessica Parker (1984–1991) |
| Children | 3 |
| Net Worth | $300 million |
| Parents | – Robert Downey Sr. (Father) – Elsie Ann (née Ford) (Mother) |
| Early Success | Downey made his acting debut at age five in his father’s film “Pound” in 1970. |
| Career Challenges | Experienced drug-related problems and run-ins with the law, leading to professional setbacks. |
| Career Revival | Made a successful comeback in the 2000s with roles in “Kiss Kiss Bang Bang” (2005) and “Tropic Thunder” (2008). |
| Iconic Roles | Known globally for portraying Tony Stark / Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Sherlock Holmes. |
| Awards | Has won several awards, including a Golden Globe Award for his role in “Ally McBeal” and an Academy Award. |
| Influence | Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2008. |
| Highest-Paid Actor | Forbes listed him as Hollywood’s highest-paid actor from 2013 to 2015. |
| Personal Struggles | Had a turbulent childhood surrounded by drugs due to his parents’ addiction issues. |
| Education | Attended various schools due to his family’s frequent relocations. Dropped out of high school to pursue acting. |
| Acting Debut | Made his acting debut at age five in his father’s film “Pound” (1970). |
| Notable Works | – “Chaplin” (1992) – “Sherlock Holmes” (2009) – “Iron Man” (2008) – “Avengers: Endgame” (2019) |
| Contributions | Founded the production company Team Downey with his wife Susan Levin. |
| Career Milestones | Portrayed Iron Man in ten films within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. |
| Achievements | Won an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, and a BAFTA Award for his role in “Oppenheimer” (2023). |
| Drug Rehabilitation | I achieved sobriety in 2003 after facing multiple drug-related charges and undergoing court-ordered treatment. |
| Childhood Experiences with Drugs | Introduced to drugs at a young age by his father, who was also a drug addict. |
| Early Acting Training | Attended Stagedoor Manor, a summer acting camp in upstate New York, during his childhood. |
| Family Dynamics | Their parents divorced when he was twelve, leading him to live with his mother in New York while his sister lived with his father in California. |
| Drop-out and Pursuit of Acting Career | Dropped out of high school at 17 to focus on pursuing a full-time acting career. |
| Variety of Jobs | Worked various jobs, including as a waiter and performer, to support himself while attending auditions. |
| Initial Struggles in Acting Career | Initially struggled to land roles and experienced financial instability in the early stages of his career. |
