Robert Downey Jr. was born on April 4, 1965 in the family of director, actor and producer Robert Downey. At the age of 5, Robert first appeared on the screen, starring in his father’s film “The Corral.” In 1984, the young actor appeared in the drama “First Born”, then starred in a number of youth comedies: “Ugly Science”, “Back to School”, “Wall to Wall”, as well as in his father’s new film “America”.
In 2009, People magazine included Robert in its list of the sexiest men alive. And already in 2013, 2014 and 2015, Robert Downey Jr. topped the rating of the highest paid actors in Hollywood according to Forbes.
The actor was repeatedly treated in rehabilitation centers for drug addiction. Once he was released from such a center for just a day – so that Rob could star in Elton John’s “I Want Love” video.
Chaplin (1992)
In 1992, Robert Downey Jr. played the role of Charlie Chaplin in the film of the same name by Richard Attenborough.
The film shows both Chaplin’s personal life and the socio-political situation that accompanied his activities in cinema.
Downey Jr.’s acting received high praise, and the actor received a BAFTA Award for Best Actor, and was also nominated for a Golden Globe and an Oscar in the Best Actor category.
Tropic Thunder (2008)
The plot of the film revolves around the filming of a new super blockbuster about the Vietnam War with the participation of major stars. The director can’t connect with the actors, and eventually the producers run out of money.
Then an extraordinary solution to all the problems arises: drop the actors into a real jungle without telling them anything, install hidden video cameras everywhere and see what happens.
The role in the comedy brought Downey Jr. another Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
Sherlock Holmes (2009)
The events of the film take place in 1891. Sherlock Holmes and his friend Dr. Watson enter into a duel with one of the most cruel and cunning criminals in London – Lord Blackwood. He is trying to destroy parliament and seize power in the country.
On its first weekend, the film broke all box office records, and Robert himself received a Golden Globe Award in the category “Best Actor – Comedy or Musical.”
Iron Man (2008)
Robert Downey Jr. made a creative breakthrough in 2008, when he was cast in the lead role in the film Iron Man. He became a screen star and one of the highest paid stars in Hollywood.
The first film about a brilliant billionaire inventor fighting evil in a high-tech superhero suit grossed almost $600 million.
In addition, Downey’s character also appears in The Avengers. These films are the main works in the actor’s creative biography.
Gothic (2003)
Miranda Gray works in a psychiatric clinic for criminals who have been declared insane. However, after some time, Miranda comes to her senses and realizes that she is a prisoner in her own hospital.
It turns out that she had a long blackout, during which she killed her husband with an ax and only thanks to her friend, Sheriff Ryan, he was declared insane and sent for compulsory treatment.
Kiss Bang Bang (2005)
Loser thief Harry and his partner rob a children’s toy store. But due to a partner’s mistake, the alarm goes off and the heroes have to flee.
Harry manages to escape from being pursued by the police at an audition for actors, which he successfully passes and ends up in Hollywood for a party of stars. There he meets Harmony, his old high school friend. There he meets Detective Perry.
Zodiac (2007)
The detective story tells the true story of a serial killer from San Francisco who operated in the city in the 1960s and 1970s.
He calls himself the Zodiac, and communicates with police reporters from the local San Francisco Chronicle newspaper. The Zodiac sends them encrypted letters, and reporters and cops try to catch him.
The Judge (2014)
The film tells the story of a successful lawyer living in a big city and accustomed to a certain way of life. But then he receives terrible news about the death of his mother and now he needs to go to his hometown to say goodbye to her.
Arriving at his parents’ house, the lawyer learns that his father, who devoted his entire life to working as a judge, is accused of the death of one of the residents.
Due Date (2010)
Peter Hyman’s wife is preparing to become a mother, but Peter himself is on the verge of a nervous breakdown. And besides, in order to be in time for the birth of his child, he will have to travel in a car for several days with a stranger.
The Soloist (2009)
The plot of the film is based on the true life story of musician Nathaniel Ayers. A journalist named Steve Lopez meets a former virtuoso musician on the street who suffers from schizophrenia.
Now the man is forced to play a two-string violin on the streets of Los Angeles. Lopez is trying his best to help the musician return to normal life. Subsequently, a true friendship arises between the two heroes, which will change their destinies.
