![]() ![]() In 2004, Downey began his music career with his debut album, “The Futurist.” He acted and sang in two films, The Singing Detective and a remake of Gothika with Halle Berry and Penelope Cruz. Overcoming drugs, advancing his career, and achieving a happy home life He was, however, cut from the show shortly before its ending in 2002. He also was cast as a regular cast member on Ally McBealfor which he won a Golden Globe in 2001 followed by a Screen Actor’s Guild Award. He appeared in Wonder Boys, Auto Motives, and Lethargy. Yet, while some fans were disappointed, his addiction and weird behavior didn’t stop him from working. The incident was the beginning of over a decade of bazar incidents, arrests, and jail time. In 1996, he was stopped by police on Sunset Boulevard and was found in possession of cocaine, heroin, and a gun, yet was not wearing any clothes. But Downey was apparently not ready for family life. Their son, Indio, was born two years later. It was in 1992, that Downey married his first wife, 5’9″ singer/songwriter/actress Deborah Falconer. The relationship didn’t go any further than that, and the two parted ways in 1991. In 1984, Downey partnered and roomed with 5′-3″ actress Sarah Jessica Parker. However, it didn’t stop the young actor from taking Hollywood by storm. He sought treatment and rehab, yet problems with drugs and alcohol continued to plague him. By the time Downey was in his late teens, he was addicted. There's a lot of you out there… /IhmLnzbI3t- Robert Downey Jr April 4, 2020ĭowney’s 6′ 3″-tall father provided his son his first taste of drugs when he was just eight. Thanks to everyone who put a smile on my face today. Other film roles followed including in a new film version of Richard III, co-starring Ian McKellen and Annette Benning, and Home for the Holidays, co-starring Holly Hunter. It was in 1992 that Downey starred in Chaplin, directed by Richard Attenborough, and Downey received his first Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. He garnered a cast member spot on NBC’s Saturday Night Live in the mid-’80s, according to Biography. His first films included Baby, it’s You, Weird Science, and Back to School. He later dropped out of high school and returned to New York to live with his mother. His parents divorced in 1978 and Downey moved to Los Angeles with his father. His mother, Elsie, was also an actor and instilled a love for the profession in her son, according to IMDb. | Chris Unger/Zuffa LLCīorn in 1965, Downey began acting quite young. Downey’s early days an actor Actor Robert Downey Jr. He is best known for his roles in Chaplin, Sherlock Holmes, a film adaptation of Marvel Comics in Iron Man, and The Avengers. has filled some rather tall orders and romanced numerous ladies on screen. ![]() He also had to navigate his way around the senior Robert Downey’s footsteps of being an actor, director, producer, and cinematographer.ĭespite being a bit shorter than many leading men, Downey Jr. He has overcome great obstacles in life, not the least of which was his experience with addiction. is one of the most respected actors in Hollywood. Plus, he’s simply one of the best actors around.Robert Downey Jr. ![]() Robert brings a depth that goes beyond a comic-book character who is having trouble in high school, or can’t get the girl. He added, “He had to find an inner balance to overcome obstacles that went far beyond his career. The best and worst moments of Robert’s life have been in the public eye.” ![]() Favreau told USA Today in 2007, a year before the film’s release, “We didn’t want to just go with a safe choice. In an interview with 100.3 Jack FM, Favreau opened up about the long drawn-out process. Marvel’s response was that “under no circumstances are we prepared to hire him for any price.” The director, who had fought long and hard, had called the actor and told him, “I fought, I tried, I did what I could, it’s a pity and a shame, but unfortunately it’s going to stop here.” Downey, however, had persisted, “With your permission, I’m going to hold out hope.” Favreau persisted and Iron Man went on to pave the way for a billion-dollar franchise. Director Jon Favreau said in a Rolling Stone interview that Marvel flat out refused to hire Robert Downey Jr. ![]()
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