Robert Downey Jr. American Actor From Manhattan
Robert Downey Jr. · actor and television actor · American
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Biography
Robert Downey Jr., born 4 April 1965 in Manhattan, is an American actor. He is currently 61 years old. He is recognised as Tony Stark, Tony Stark/Iron Man in Avengers: Endgame (2019).
He appears in Pound (1970), the earliest title among his listed credits. He has 80 films and 2 TV series on record from 1970 to 2024. Roles on record include Tony Stark in Iron Man 3 (2013), Sherlock Holmes in Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011) and Wayne Gale in Natural Born Killers (1994). The Sympathizer (2024) is the newest entry in his credits. The records also name him as writer on The Last Party.
Music credits on record are limited to The Futurist (2004). His work is filed under jazz.
The records list 18 awards won and 3 nominations for him. He won BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in 1993, the earliest award on record. The most recent win on record is BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in 2024 for Oppenheimer.
Filmography
82 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024– | The Sympathizer | TV series | |
| 2023 | Oppenheimer | Lewis Strauss | Film |
| 2020 | Dolittle | Film | |
| 2019 | Avengers: Endgame | Tony Stark, Tony Stark/Iron Man | Film |
| 2019 | Spider-Man: Far From Home | Film | |
| 2018 | Avengers: Infinity War | Tony Stark, Tony Stark/Iron Man | Film |
| 2017 | Spider-Man: Homecoming | Tony Stark, Tony Stark/Iron Man | Film |
| 2016 | Captain America: Civil War | Tony Stark, Tony Stark / Iron Man | Film |
| 2015 | Avengers: Age of Ultron | Tony Stark, Tony Stark/Iron Man | Film |
| 2014 | Chef | Film | |
| 2014 | The Judge | Film | |
| 2013 | Iron Man 3 | Tony Stark | Film |
| 2012 | The Avengers | Tony Stark, Tony Stark/Iron Man | Film |
| 2011 | Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows | Sherlock Holmes | Film |
| 2010 | Due Date | Film |
Show all 82 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Iron Man 2 | Tony Stark | Film |
| 2010 | Love & Distrust | Film | |
| 2009 | Sherlock Holmes | Sherlock Holmes | Film |
| 2009 | The Soloist | Steve Lopez | Film |
| 2008 | Iron Man | Tony Stark | Film |
| 2008 | The Incredible Hulk | Tony Stark | Film |
| 2008 | Tropic Thunder | Kirk Lazarus | Film |
| 2007 | Charlie Bartlett | Film | |
| 2007 | Lucky You | Film | |
| 2007 | Zodiac | Paul Avery | Film |
| 2006 | A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints | Film | |
| 2006 | A Scanner Darkly | Film | |
| 2006 | Fur | Film | |
| 2006 | The Shaggy Dog | Film | |
| 2005 | Game 6 | Film | |
| 2005 | Good Night, and Good Luck. | Joseph Wershba | Film |
| 2005 | It/ll Be Better Tomorrow | Film | |
| 2005 | Kiss Kiss Bang Bang | Film | |
| 2004 | Eros | Film | |
| 2003 | Charlie: The Life and Art of Charles Chaplin | Film | |
| 2003 | Gothika | Film | |
| 2003 | The Singing Detective | Film | |
| 2001 | The Party's Over | Film | |
| 2000 | Wonder Boys | Film | |
| 1999 | Black and White | Film | |
| 1999 | Bowfinger | Film | |
| 1999 | Friends & Lovers | Film | |
| 1999 | In Dreams | Film | |
| 1998 | The Gingerbread Man | Film | |
| 1998 | Two Girls and a Guy | Film | |
| 1998 | U.S. Marshals | Film | |
| 1997–2002 | Ally McBeal | TV series | |
| 1997 | Hugo Pool | Film | |
| 1997 | One Night Stand | Film | |
| 1996 | Danger Zone | Film | |
| 1996 | Home for the Holidays | Film | |
| 1995 | Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree | Film | |
| 1995 | Restoration | Robert Merivel | Film |
| 1995 | Richard III | Anthony Woodville, 2nd Earl Rivers, Rivers | Film |
| 1994 | A Century of Cinema | Film | |
| 1994 | Hail Caesar | Film | |
| 1994 | Natural Born Killers | Wayne Gale | Film |
| 1994 | Only You | Film | |
| 1993 | Heart and Souls | Film | |
| 1993 | Short Cuts | Film | |
| 1993 | The Last Party | Writer | Film |
| 1992 | Chaplin | Charlie Chaplin | Film |
| 1991 | Soapdish | Film | |
| 1990 | Air America | Film | |
| 1990 | Too Much Sun | Film | |
| 1989 | Chances Are | Film | |
| 1989 | That's Adequate | Film | |
| 1989 | True Believer | Film | |
| 1988 | 1969 | Film | |
| 1988 | Johnny Be Good | Film | |
| 1988 | Rented Lips | Film | |
| 1987 | Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam | Film | |
| 1987 | Less Than Zero | Film | |
| 1987 | The Pick-up Artist | Film | |
| 1986 | Back to School | Film | |
| 1985 | Tuff Turf | Film | |
| 1985 | Weird Science | Film | |
| 1984 | Firstborn | Film | |
| 1983 | Baby It's You | Film | |
| 1980 | Up the Academy | Film | |
| 1972 | Greaser's Palace | Film | |
| 1970 | Pound | Film |
Awards and nominations
18 won, 3 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor | Oppenheimer | Won |
| 2024 | BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Oppenheimer | Won |
| 2023 | Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actor | Oppenheimer | Won |
| 2023 | Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture | Oppenheimer | Won |
| 2019 | Disney Legends | Won | |
| 2019 | MTV Movie & TV Awards | Won | |
| 2019 | Saturn Award for Best Actor | Avengers: Endgame | Won |
| 2015 | California Hall of Fame | Won | |
| 2014 | Saturn Award for Best Actor | Iron Man 3 | Won |
| 2010 | Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy | Sherlock Holmes | Won |
| 2009 | Saturn Award for Best Actor | Iron Man | Won |
| 2003 | Sitges Film Festival Best Actor award | The Singing Detective | Won |
| 2001 | Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film | Ally McBeal | Won |
| 2001 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series | Ally McBeal | Won |
| 1994 | Golden Globes | Short Cuts | Won |
Show all 21 entries
| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Saturn Awards | Won | |
| 1993 | BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role | Won | |
| 1993 | Saturn Award for Best Actor | Heart and Souls | Won |
| 2024 | Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor | Oppenheimer | Nominated |
| 2009 | Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor | Tropic Thunder | Nominated |
| 1993 | Academy Award for Best Actor | Chaplin | Nominated |
Discography
1 release| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | The Futurist | Album |
Personal life
He has been married to Susan Downey since 2005. Earlier marriages on record are to Deborah Falconer (1992 to 2004, divorced). He has one child on record. Education on record includes Santa Monica High School.
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Frequently asked questions
How old is Robert Downey Jr.?
Robert Downey Jr. is 61 years old, born on 4 April 1965 in Manhattan.
What is Robert Downey Jr. known for?
Robert Downey Jr. is known for playing Tony Stark, Tony Stark/Iron Man in Avengers: Endgame (2019).
What is Robert Downey Jr.’s nationality?
Robert Downey Jr. is American, born in Manhattan.
How tall is Robert Downey Jr.?
Robert Downey Jr. is 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) tall.
Who is Robert Downey Jr. married to?
Robert Downey Jr. is married to Susan Downey; they married in 2005.
Has Robert Downey Jr. won any awards?
Yes. 18 awards are on record, including Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor (2024) for Oppenheimer.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q165219), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Gage Skidmore · CC BY-SA 2.0
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