Robert Downey Jr.

Robert John Downey Jr. is an American actor and producer who is widely known for his incredible talent and charisma. From his acclaimed breakthrough as a young actor to his remarkable recovery from personal struggles, Downey has continually defied expectations and achieved great success. Having made his acting debut at the age of five in the 1970 film Pound, Downey went on to star in many popular teen films such as Weird Science (1985) and Less than Zero (1987). In 1992, he portrayed the legendary Charlie Chaplin in the biopic Chaplin, for which he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor and won a BAFTA Award. After a period of substance abuse and legal troubles, Downey made a remarkable comeback with his acclaimed performance as Tony Stark/Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with roles in Iron Man (2008), Sherlock Holmes (2009), Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011), and Avengers: Endgame (2019). He was even listed by Forbes as Hollywood's highest-paid actor from 2013 to 2015! In 2008, Downey was named by Time magazine among the 100 most influential people in the world, further cementing his place in Hollywood history. He has also won numerous awards including the Golden Globe for Ally McBeal and a Mel Gibson-funded insurance bond for The Singing Detective. It's safe to say that no one can keep a straight face when Robert Downey Jr. is in the room! He's always been a master of witty one-liners and hilarious jokes, so you can be sure that any movie with him in it is sure to have some laugh out loud moments.