Claim To Fame: Iron Man (2008)
Debut: Pound (1970), as Bob Downey
Recent Activity: Due Date, out Nov 5; Untitled Sherlock Holmes Sequel, 2011; The Avengers, 2012

Fun Fact # 1: From 1996-2003, RDJ was arrested a few times on drug-related charges. He also went through drug treatment programs several times.
Fun Fact # 2: Downey Jr studied ballet at the Perry House School in London at the age of 10
Fun Fact # 3: His first few roles in films were for his dad, in which he was credited as Bob Downey
Fun Fact # 4: RDJ dropped out of high school when he was 17 to pursue a career in acting
Fun Fact # 5: He was a cast member on SNL from 1985-86 until they fired him during a cast overhaul to avoid cancellation.

A Quote From Robert Downey Jr.: "I know very little about acting. I'm just an incredibly gifted faker."

Also Known For: Singing and songwriting

Education/Other Skill(s):Perry House School, London; Santa Monica High School, Santa Monica, CA

Robert Downey Jr.'s Date Ladder: Dated Sarah Jessica Parker from 1984-1991; married Deborah Falconer in 1992, separated in 2001, and divorced in 2004; and married Susan Levin in 2005

Facebook: RDJ's Fan Page
MySpace: Music Site

Awards Won by Robert Downey Jr.:
1993: BAFTA Film Award, Best Actor, Chaplin
1994: Saturn Award, Best Actor, Heart and Souls
2001: Golden Globe, Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV, Ally McBeal
2001: SAG, Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series, Ally McBeal
2006: Sundance Film Festival, Special Jury Prize, Dramatic, A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints
2009: Saturn Award, Best Actor, Iron Man
2009: COFCA Award, Actor of the Year, Iron Man and Tropic Thunder
2009: IFTA Award, Best International Actor, Iron Man
2010: Golden Globe, Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy, Sherlock Holmes
2010: IFTA, Best International Actor, Sherlock Holmes

Awards Nominated:
1993: Oscar, Best Actor in Leading Role, Chaplin
1993: Golden Globe, Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama, Chaplin
2001: Emmy, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, Ally McBeal
2001: SAG, Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series, Ally McBeal
2004: Golden Satellite Award, Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical, The Singing Detective
2005:Satellite Award, Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy, or Musical, Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang
2005: Satellite Award, Outstanding Original Song, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
2006: Saturn Award, Best Actor, Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang
2006: SAG, Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture, Good Night, and Good Luck
2008: CFCA Award, Best Supporting Actor, Tropic Thunder
2008: Satellite Award, Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Tropic Thunder
2008: Teen Choice Award, Choice Movie Actor: Action Adventure, Iron Man
2009: Oscar, Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role, Tropic Thunder
2009: BAFTA Film Award, Best Supporting Actor, Tropic Thunder
2009: Critics Choice Award, Best Supporting Actor, Tropic Thunder
2009: Golden Globe, Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture, Tropic Thunder
2009: MTV Movie Award, Best Male Performance, Iron Man
2009: People’s Choice Award, Favorite Male Action Star
2009: People’s Choice Award, Favorite Male Movie Star
2009: People’s Choice Award, Favorite Superhero, Iron Man
2009: Teen Choice Award, Choice Movie Hissy Fit, Tropic Thunder
2010: Saturn Award, Best Actor, Sherlock Holmes
2010: MTV Best Fight Award, Sherlock Holmes
2010: Prism Award, Performance in a Feature Film, The Soloist

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