Robert Downey Jr. Height, Weight, Religion, Net Worth, Age, Biography

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Robert Downey Jr. (Robert John Downey Jr., RJD, BOb)

Last Updated: 16 Oct, 2023 | Views: 946

Age: 59

Profession: Actor

Other Profession(s): Producer

Famous For: Iron man in

Higher Education: Santa Monica High School

Robert Downey Jr. Religion, Birthday, Age

Date of Birth

04 Apr, 1965 (59 Years 09 Months 15 Days)

Birth Country

United States

Birth State/Province

New York

Birth District

Manhattan

Birth Sign

Aries

Religion

Jewish

Nationalities

American

Robert Downey Jr. Early life, Education, Career, Awards, Achievements, Controversy, Unknown Facts

About (Profile/Biography):

Robert Downey Jr., an American actor, was born in New York in 1965. He is the son of performer Elsie Downey and writer, director, and cinematographer Robert Downey Sr. Robert's mother has English, Scottish, German, and Swiss-German ancestry, while his father is half-Lithuanian Jewish, a quarter Hungarian Jew, and a quarter Irish. Downey left Santa Monica High School to focus solely on performing.

Careers:

In 1970: Downey Jr. made his acting debut in “Pound” when he was just 5.

In 1987: Downey played the lead for the first time in "The Pick-up Artist."

In 1989: One of Downey's works was the rom-com "Chances Are."

In 1992: In "Chaplin," Downey played the most well-known version of "Charlie Chaplin.

In 1999: Robert Downey Jr made an appearance in the psychological suspense film "In Dreams."

In 2003: Along with Halle Berry, Downey starred in the paranormal suspense film "Gothika."

In 2005: He performed "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang," which increased his fame in the field.

In 2008: In "Iron Man," Downey played the eccentric character of "Tony Stark," which became his first big box office success.

In 2011: Downey's sole motion picture in 2011—Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows—had a worldwide release.

In 2012: In "The Avengers," which also starred Samuel L. Jackson, Downey played Tony Stark.

In 2013: In Iron Man 3, Downey recurred as Tony Stark.

Achievements and Awards:

For Chaplin, Downey was nominated for an Academy Award and won the BAFTA for Best Actor.

Unknown Facts:

Downey was detained on several occasions between 1996 and 2001 for alleged drug-related offenses.

Downey struggled with bipolar disorder for a long time.

Robert Downey Jr. Weight, Height in inches, Eye Color

Height (Approx.)

In Centimeters 174 cm
In Meters 1.74 m
In feet Inches 5'9"

Weight (Approx.)

In Kilograms 78 Kg
In Pounds 172 lbs

Body Measurements (Approx.)

Chest 43 inches
Waist 32 inches
Biceps 15 inches

Eye Color

Dark Brown

Hair Color

Dark Brown

Robert Downey Jr. Family, Wife

Father's Name

Robert Downey Sr.

Mother's Name

Elsie Ford

Spouse

Susan Downey, Deborah Falconer

Brother(s)

Jim Downey

Sister(s)

Allyson Downey

Son(s)

Indio Falconer Downey, Exton Elias Downey

Daughter(s)

Avri Roel Downey

Robert Downey Jr. Social Media, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter

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