Robert Downey Jr. American Actor Born 1965 in Manhattan
Robert Downey Jr. · actor and television actor · American
Known for
Biography
Robert Downey Jr. (4 April 1965, Manhattan) is an American actor. He is recognised for appearances in The Avengers (2012) and Avengers: Endgame (2019).
Early life
Schooling on record includes Santa Monica High School.
Career
His first listed screen credit dates to 1970, with Pound. Work from the 1990s includes Natural Born Killers (1994, as Wayne Gale) and Ally McBeal (1997). Iron Man (2008, as Tony Stark) and Sherlock Holmes (2009) are among his 2000s credits. In the 2010s, he appeared in Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015, as Tony Stark, Tony Stark/Iron Man) and Avengers: Infinity War (2018, as Tony Stark, Tony Stark/Iron Man). The 2020s brought Dolittle (2020) and Oppenheimer (2023, as Lewis Strauss).
The list below counts 80 films and 2 TV series from 1970 to 2024. Drama is the most frequent genre among his listed titles (15), followed by action (14) and adventure (12). His latest credit on record is The Sympathizer (2024). Of his 15 titles with worldwide box-office figures on record, Avengers: Endgame (2019) has the highest, at $2.8 billion. Robert Downey Jr. also worked as writer on The Last Party.
Stan Lee appears in ten of his listed titles, including Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) and Iron Man 2 (2010). Other co-stars who recur in his credits are Samuel L. Jackson (eight titles) and Gwyneth Paltrow (seven titles). Anthony Russo directed three of his titles on record, among them Captain America: Civil War (2016). Joe Russo is credited as director on three of them.
Robert Downey Jr. is also credited on one album, The Futurist (2004). The genres linked to his work are jazz.
Recognition
Among his honours is the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, won in 2024 for Oppenheimer. Other wins include two BAFTA Awards (1993 and 2024) and the Golden Globes (1994) for Short Cuts. Among his nominations is the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1993 for Chaplin. In all, Robert Downey Jr. has won 18 awards and received 3 nominations.
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 3 children on record.
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 |
Robert Downey Jr. on Social Media
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- Followers
- 58.9M @robertdowneyjr
- Engagement rate
- 3.52% well above average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 2,066,795
- Average comments
- 5,285 Based on the last 12 posts
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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 The Avengers (2012).
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
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Gage Skidmore · CC BY-SA 2.0
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