Robert Downey Jr. Age, Wiki and Bio

Robert Downey Jr.

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth04/04/1965
Age59 years
BirthplaceManhattan, New York, U.S.
Zodiac sign/Sun signAries
HometownGreenwich Village

Bio/Wiki

Real NameRobert John Downey Jr.
Nickname
  • RJD
  • Bob
  • Bob Downey
Famous Roles
  • Chaplin
  • Iron Man
  • Sherlock Holmes
Debut
FilmPound (1970)
TVSaturday Night Live (SNL)
AlbumThe Futurist
ReligionJewish
EthnicityScottish, German, Swiss, Lithuanian Jewish, Hungarian Jewish, Irish
Fan Mail AddressRobert Downey Jr., Team Downey, 1311 Abbot Kinney, Venice, CA 90291-3739, USA
HobbiesMartial Arts Wing Chun
Favorite ActorPeter O'Toole

Physical Stats & More

Height
in centimeters174 cm
in meters1.74 m
in Feet Inches5'8½"
Weight
in Kilograms78 kg
in Pounds172 lbs
Body Measurements
Chest43 Inches
Waist32 Inches
Biceps15 Inches
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorDark Brown

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolSanta Monica High School (Dropped out)
CollegeN/A

Personal Life

Major Controversies
  • Downey has been arrested multiple times for possessing and abusing drugs throughout the period of 1996-2001. He was also once caught with cocaine, heroin, marijuana and an unloaded .357 Magnum handgun while speeding on the Sunset Boulevard.

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/Girlfriends
  • Jennifer Jason Leigh
  • Sarah Jessica Parker (1984-1991)
  • Winona Ryder (1988, RUMOR)
  • Deborah Falconer (1992-2001)
  • Marisa Tomei (1994)
  • Calista Flockhart (2000, RUMOR)
  • Susan Downey (2003-present)
Wife/Spouse
  • Deborah Falconer (m. 1992; div. 2004)
  • Susan Downey (m. 2005)
Current Relationship StatusMarried to Susan Downey (m. 2005)

Family

FatherRobert Downey Sr. (Actor)
MotherElsie Ann (Actress)
SiblingsAllyson
Children
Son
  • Indio
  • Exton
DaughterAvri

Career

Achievements
  • Robert was appreciated for his role of a rich drug addict in the movie version of the novel Less Than Zero.
  • In 1992, he played the title character in the movie Chaplin, which earned him a nomination in the Academy Awards and a BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.
  • Downey joined the TV show Ally McBeal acting as Calista Flockhart’s love interest, for which he won a Golden Globe.
  • Robert was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the movie Tropic Thunder.
  • Robert has topped Forbes’ list of the highest-paid actors making $80 million in the year 2014-2015.
  • Robert won the Best Supporting Male Actor in a Film award for ‘Oppenheimer’ (2023) at the 81st Golden Globe Awards on January 7, 2024.
  • He was nominated for the 96th Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for the film ‘Oppenheimer’ (2023) on January 23, 2024.
  • He won the Best Actor in a Supporting Role award for the film ‘Oppenheimer’ at the 77th BAFTAs held in London on February 18, 2024.

Some Lesser Known Facts

Robert Downey Jr. tried marijuana at the age of six due to his father's influence, leading to addiction issues later in life.
Robert dropped out of high school and moved to New York to pursue acting after his parents' divorce.
His performance in a Broadway play was criticized, but The New York Times described it as 'Desperately moving'.
After facing drug charges, Downey joined the TV show Ally McBeal and won a Golden Globe for his role.
As Iron Man, Robert appeared in successful movies, collectively earning over $1 billion worldwide.
Woody Allen couldn't cast Downey in a movie due to insurance concerns.
Robert Downey Jr. has struggled with bipolar disorder and addiction issues throughout his life.
After multiple arrests and rehab stints, Downey made a successful comeback in movies.
Mel Gibson paid for Downey's insurance, allowing him to return to acting.
Downey is also a singer who released an album called The Futurist.
Robert has struggled with drug addiction, which affected his relationship with Sarah Jessica Parker.
He practices Martial Arts Wing Chun.
Robert Downey Jr. was labeled by People's magazine as the 'Sexiest Lawyer' for his role in Ally McBeal.