Robert Downey Jr. – biography, career, personallife, interesting facts, news

Sun, 03 Apr 2016

American actor, producer and musician Robert John
Downey Jr. was born in 1965, April 4, in New York, in
Manhattan He was the youngest of two children of his parents:
director, actor and producer Robert Downey and actress Elsie Ford.
At first his father bore the name Elias, but changed it to Downey after
how in his youth he was not accepted for military service.

He was generally a very eccentric man, and to a large extent
influenced many events that subsequently occurred with his
son, and, not the good side. In particular, according to
Robert, because of his father’s fault, he first learned at the age of 8,
what is marijuana.

However, it was the father who first shot the younger Downey in one of his
films, “The Corral” (1970), when he was 5 years old. Then small
Downey played a sick puppy. Then, when he was 7 years old, he withdrew
with the film “Palace of Griser” (1972). He spent his childhood in
Greenwich Village, where he studied acting in an educational
Center for the Performing Arts “Stagedoor Manor”, being
as a teenager. After the divorce of his parents in 1978, Downey was left with
his father and moved to California, however, in 1982, he left
Santa Monica High School, he left for New York to continue
acting career.

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Robert Downey Jr. – the beginning of a stellar career

First, viewers saw Robert in teen films: “Baby,
it is you “(1983),” Firstborn “(1984),” Oh, this science! “(1985), etc.
These films were a success, however, in 1985, Downey Jr. took
the decision to try yourself on television and came to a team that
engaged in the creation of the most popular American television show
�”Saturday Night Live.” This television experience
finally convinced him that his destiny was cinema.
So he moved to Hollywood.

Next were the films “Oh, this science!” (1985), “Back to School”
(1986). The most famous of the films of that period was the picture
�“Less Than Zero” (1987), in which Downey declared himself as
talented young actor and interested producers and
directors.

Robert Downey Jr. – gaining popularity

In 1992, Richard Attenborough’s “Chaplin” was released.
where Robert played the role of a great comedian. Spectators and critics are very
praised his work. He even participated in the nomination for the award
“Oscar” for the best male role, however, gave way to Al Pacino with his
role in the “Smell of a Woman”. However, talking about Downey Jr.
how about one of his most promising young actors
of time.

However, at that time the way up was for him the way down:
the actor got drug addicted which caused not
only his high-profile layoffs from the studios on which he filmed, but
and imprisonment in 1996, as well as forced
treatment.

Robert Downey Jr. – the most noticeable roles

One of the brightest roles of Downey Junior is, of course,
work in the film “Chaplin”.

Role in the film “Iron Man” (2008) was his triumph after
the end of hard times addiction.

Another victory of the actor was the role in the film Kirk Lazarus
“Soldiers of Failure” (2008), for which he was again nominated for
Oscar.

Role in the movie “Sherlock Holmes” (2009) Robert Downey confirmed
his fame as one of the most prominent actors of his time,
finally refuting the reputation of scandalous
slob, alcoholic and drug addict. For this role, he won
�Golden Globe.

Robert Downey Jr. – personal life

Robert Downey Jr. doesn’t like to talk about his personal life,
Considering that the actor should be interesting to the viewer first of all with his
creativity. However, some facts about his personal life are still
became public.

Robert 7 years old had an affair with Sarah-Jessica Parker, who
ended in 1991.

In 1992, he married the singer and model Deborah Falconer, with
which he lived until 2004. From this marriage, the actor has a son
Indio, who was born in 1993. The reason for the collapse of their family was
Robert addiction to drugs.

Filming the thriller “Gothic” (2003) brought him acquaintance with
producer Susan Levine, which grew into a relationship. Enamored
Robert was treated in Los Angeles and offered his Susan
hand and heart that she took. Their marriage continues to this
day, and Robert believes that if it were not for the love of Susan, he would
it was hardly possible to return to the cinema so triumphantly.

Robert Downey Jr. – Interesting Facts

  • Time Magazine ranked Robert the 100 most influential
    to people.
  • In 2004, Robert Downey Jr. released an album
    own songs “The Futurist”, which in the first month became
    best selling in the states.
  • Deborah Falconer he married 42 days after the start
    relationship.
  • During participation in the filming of the film “Love Triangle” (1997)
    Robert had to be tested daily for drugs
    in blood.
  • Downey Jr. participated in the filming of one of Elton’s clips.
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Robert Downey Jr. – today

Today, Robert Downey Jr. – successful actor as well as exemplary
husband and father. For the sake of his wife, Susan, he was able to completely change
your way of life. Today, Robert is engaged in Kung Fu, walks in
gym, and the strongest doping that he can imagine
allow – this is a cigarette and strong coffee. His career goes uphill, and
Today in Hollywood, no one remembers that this
handsome and strong men had problems with drugs and
by law.

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