Robert Downey Jr.

Biography

Robert John Downey Jr. (born April 4, 1965) is an American actor. His films as a leading actor have grossed over $14.3 billion worldwide, making him one of the highest-grossing actors of all time. Downey was the highest-paid actor in the world annually from 2013 to 2015. Known for his versatility across roles, he is the recipient of various accolades, including an Academy Award, a Daytime Emmy Award, three Golden Globe Awards, and two British Academy Film Awards. At the age of five, Downey made his acting debut in his father, Robert Downey Sr.'s, film Pound (1970). He rose to prominence by working with the Brat Pack for the teen films Weird Science (1985) and Less than Zero (1987). His portrayal of Charlie Chaplin in the biopic Chaplin (1992) earned him the BAFTA Award for Best Actor and an Academy Award nomination. After spending less than a year at a treatment facility on drug charges, Downey joined the television series Ally McBeal in 2000, earning a Golden Globe for his performance. Dismissed from the show in 2001 following further drug-related arrests, he entered a court-ordered rehabilitation program and has remained sober since 2003. After Mel Gibson paid his insurance bon…

Movies & TV Shows

1. The Avengers (2012) — Tony Stark / Iron Man
2. Avengers: Infinity War (2018) — Tony Stark / Iron Man
3. Iron Man (2008) — Tony Stark
4. Avengers: Endgame (2019) — Tony Stark / Iron Man
5. Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) — Tony Stark / Iron Man
6. Captain America: Civil War (2016) — Tony Stark / Iron Man
7. Iron Man 3 (2013) — Tony Stark
8. Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) — Tony Stark / Iron Man
9. Iron Man 2 (2010) — Tony Stark
10. Sherlock Holmes (2009) — Sherlock Holmes
11. The Incredible Hulk (2008) — Tony Stark (uncredited)
12. Oppenheimer (2023) — Lewis Strauss
13. Zodiac (2007) — Paul Avery
14. Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011) — Sherlock Holmes
15. The Nice Guys (2016) — Sid Shattuck (uncredited)
16. Tropic Thunder (2008) — Kirk Lazarus
17. Due Date (2010) — Peter Highman
18. Family Guy (1999) — Patrick Pewterschmidt (voice)
19. The Judge (2014) — Hank Palmer
20. Dolittle (2020) — Dr. John Dolittle
21. Natural Born Killers (1994) — Wayne Gale
22. Chef (2014) — Marvin
23. The Fantastic 4: First Steps (2025) — Victor von Doom / Doctor Doom (uncredited)
24. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005) — Harry Lockhart
25. Gothika (2003) — Pete Graham
26. A Scanner Darkly (2006) — James Barris
27. U.S. Marshals (1998) — Royce
28. Weird Science (1985) — Ian
29. Chaplin (1992) — Charles Spencer Chaplin
30. Good Night, and Good Luck. (2005) — Joe Wershba
31. Bowfinger (1999) — Jerry Renfro
32. The Soloist (2009) — Steve Lopez
33. Charlie Bartlett (2008) — Nathan Gardner
34. Marvel Studios Legends (2021) — Tony Stark / Iron Man (archive footage) (uncredited)
35. Short Cuts (1993) — Bill Bush
36. Air America (1990) — Billy Covington
37. Wonder Boys (2000) — Terry Crabtree
38. The Daily Show (1996) — Self - Guest
39. Marvel One-Shot: The Consultant (2011) — Tony Stark (archive footage)
40. The Shaggy Dog (2006) — Dr. Kozak

Directed

1. The Twilight Zone (1985) — Director