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Robert Downey Jr.

Also known as RDJ, Robert Downey, Robert John Downey Jr.

American actor (born 1965)

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Robert Downey Jr. is an American actor born in 1965 who became one of Hollywood's most prominent performers. He is widely known for his starring role as Tony Stark/Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films, which made him a major figure in contemporary popular culture.

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Instance of: human
Given name: John
Gender: male
Citizenship: United States
Place of birth: Greenwich Village
Spouse: Deborah Falconer
Father: Robert Downey Sr.
Occupation: manufacturer
Languages spoken: English language
Native language: English language
Religion: Christianity
Award: Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
Field of work: acting
Genre: jazz
Instrument: voice
Mass: 78
Image: Robert Downey Jr-2008.JPG
Height: 173
Number of children: 3
Residence: Malibu

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Commons category: Robert Downey, Jr.
date of birth: 1965-04-04
Commons gallery: Robert Downey, Jr.
nominated for: Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
ethnic group: Swiss Americans
start of work period: 1970-00-00
filmography: Robert Downey, Jr. filmography
unmarried partner: Sarah Jessica Parker
social media followers: 17987319
writing language: English language
name in native language: Robert John Downey Jr.
name in kana: ロバート・ダウニー・ジュニア
notable role: Sherlock Holmes
short name: Robert Downey Jr.
birth name: Robert John Downey

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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.

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