Robert Downey Jr.

Real Name: Robert John Downey, Jr.
Date of Birth: April 4th, 1965
Horoscope: Aries
Nationality: American
Relationship Status: Married to Susan Levin
Profession: Actor/Producer/Musician/Writer

Filmography

2012 - The Avengers (2012) (announced) - Tony Stark / Iron Man
2011 - Cowboys and Aliens - (pre-production) - Zeke Jackson
2010 - Iron Man 2 (filming) - Tony Stark / Iron Man
2010 - Oobermind (post-production - Metro Man (voice)
2010 - Sherlock Holmes (post-production) - Sherlock Holmes
2009 - The Soloist - Steve Lopez
2009 - 2009 Golden Globe Awards Red Carpet Special
2008 - Chaplin Anniversary Edition: The Most Famous Man in the World! - Charles Spencer Chaplin
2008 - Chaplin Anniversary Edition: Strolling Into the Sunset - Charles Spencer Chaplin
2008 - Chaplin Anniversary Edition: Chaplin the Hero - Charles Spencer Chaplin
2008 - Tropic Thunder: Rain of Madness - Kirk Lazarus
2008 - The Incredible Hulk (uncredited) - Tony Stark
2008 - Iron Man - Tony Stark (video game, voice)
2008 - Iron Man - Tony Stark
2007- Charlie Bartlett - Principal Nathan Gardner
2007 - Lucky You - Telephone Jack
2007 - Zodiac - Paul Avery
2006 - Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus - Lionel Sweeney
2006 - A Scanner Darkly - James Barris
2006 - The Shaggy Dog - Dr. Kozak
2006 - A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints - Dito
2005 - Family Guy - “Fat Guy Strangler” - Patrick Pewterschmidt (voice)
2005 - Good Night, and Good Luck. - Joe Wershba
2005 - Kiss Kiss Bang Bang -Harry Lockhart
2005 - Game 6 - Steven Schwimmer
2004 - Eros - Nick Penrose (segment “Equilibrium”)
2003 - Gothika - Pete Graham
2003 - The Singing Detective - Dan Dark
2003 - Whatever We Do - Bobby
2002 - Ally McBeal - “Heart and Soul” - Larry Paul (22 episodes, 2000-2002)
2002 - Lethargy - Animal Therapist
2000 - Auto Motives - Rob
2000 - Wonder Boys - Terry Crabtree
1999 - Black and White - Terry Donager
1999 - Bowfinger - Jerry Renfro
1999 - Friends & Lovers - Hans
1999 - In Dreams - Vivian Thompson
1998 - U.S. Marshals - Special Agent John Royce
1998 - The Gingerbread Man - Clyde Pell
1997 - Hugo Pool - Franz Mazur
1997 - Two Girls and a Guy - Blake
1997 - One Night Stand - Charlie
1996 - Danger Zone - Jim Scott
1995 - Restoration - Robert Merivel
1995 - Mr. Willowby’s Christmas Tree - Mr. Willowby
1995 - Home for the Holidays - Tommy Larson
1995 - Richard III (1995) …. Lord Rivers
1994 - Only You - Peter
1994 - Natural Born Killers - Wayne Gale
1994 - Hail Caesar - Jerry
1993 - Short Cuts - Bill Bush
1993 - Heart and Souls - Thomas Reilly
1992 - Chaplin - Charles Spencer Chaplin
1991 - Soapdish - David Seton Barnes
1990 - Too Much Sun - Reed Richmond
1990 - Air America - Billy Covington
1989 - Chances Are - Alex Finch
1989 - True Believer - Roger Baron
1989 - That’s Adequate - Albert Einstein
1988 - 1969 - Ralph Carr
1988 - Rented Lips - Wolf Dangler
1988 - Johnny Be Good - Leo Wiggins
1987 - Less Than Zero - Julian
1987 - The Pick-up Artist - Jack Jericho
1986 - America - Paulie Hackley
1986 - Back to School - Derek
1986 - Saturday Night Live - (18 episodes, 1985-1986)
1985 - Mussolini: The Untold Story - Bruno Mussolini
1985 - Weird Science - Ian
1985 - Tuff Turf - Jimmy Parker
1985 - Deadwait
1984 - Firstborn - Lee
1983 - Baby It’s You - Stewart
1980 - Up the Academy (uncredited)
1972- Greaser’s Palace (uncredited)
1970 - Pound - Puppy

Discography

2005 - Kiss Kiss Bang Bang - “Broken”
2003 - The Singing Detective - “In My Dreams”
1999 - Friends & Lovers - “Carla” (uncredited))
1997 - Two Girls and a Guy - “Snake”
1990 - Too Much Sun - “Too Much Sun”

Producer

2006 - A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints - (Co-Producer)

Writer

1993 - The Last Party

Awards, Nominations & Accolades

2009 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role - Tropic Thunder - Oscar - Academy Award - Nominated
2009 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role - Tropic Thunder - BAFTA Film Award - Nominated
2009 - Best Supporting Actor - Tropic Thunder - Critics Choice Award - Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards - Nominated
2009 - Actor of the Year - Iron Man - Central Ohio Film Critics Association - Won
2009 - Best Actor - Iron Man - Empire Award - Nominated
2009 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Tropic Thunder - Golden Globe - Nominated
2009 - Best International Actor - Iron Man - Irish Film and Television Awards - Won
2009 - Best Male Performance - Iron Man - MTV Movie Award - Nominated
2009 - Best Supporting Actor - Tropic Thunder - Online Film Critics Society Awards - Nominated
2009 - Favorite Male Action Star - People’s Choice Award - Nominated
2009 - Favorite Male Movie Star - People’s Choice Award - Nominated
2009 - Favorite Superhero - Iron Man - People’s Choice Award - Nominated
2009 - Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role - Tropic Thunder - Screen Actors Guild Award - Nominated
2008 - Best Supporting Actor - Tropic Thunder - Chicago Film Critics Association Awards - Nominated
2008 - Best Performance,  Male - Iron Man - National Move Award - Nominated
2008 - Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Tropic Thunder - Satellite Award -  Nominated
2008 - Male Star of the Year - ShoWest Award
2008 - Choice Movie Actor: Action Adventure - Iron Man - Teen Choice Award - Nominated
2007 - Best Supporting Actor - A Scanner Darkly - Chlotrudis Award - Nominated
2006 - Best Actor - Kiss Kiss Bang Bang - Saturn Award - Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films - Nominated
2006 - Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture - Good Night, and Good Luck. - Screen Actors Guild Award - Nominated
2006 - Dramatic - A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints - Special Jury Prize - Sundance Film Festival - Won
2005 - Best Ensemble Cast - Good Night, and Good Luck. - Nominated
2005 - Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical - Kiss Kiss Bang Bang - Satellite Award - Nominated
2005 - Outstanding Original Song - Kiss Kiss Bang Bang - Satellite Award -  Nominated
2004 - Man Of The Year - Hasty Pudding Theatricals
2004 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical - The Singing Detective - Golden Satellite Award -  Nominated
2003 - Career Achievement Award - Chicago International Film Festival
2003 - Best Actor -  The Singing Detective - Sitges - Catalonian International Film Festival - Won
2001 - Funniest Supporting Male Performer in a TV Series - Ally McBeal - American Comedy Award - Nominated
2001 - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series - Ally McBeal - Emmy Award - Nominated
2001 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV - Ally McBeal - Golden Globe - Won
2001 - Screen Idol Award - Male, Wonder Boys - L.A. Outfest - Won
2001 - Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series - Ally McBeal - Screen Actors Guild Award - Won
2001 - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series - Ally McBeal - Screen Actors Guild Award - Nominated
2001 - Supporting Actor of the Year in a Comedy Series - Ally McBeal - TV Guide Awards - Nominated
2001 - Individual Achievement in Comedy - Ally McBeal - Television Critics Association Awards - Nominated
1994 - Best Ensemble Cast - Short Cuts - Special Award - Golden Globe - Won
1994 - Best Actor - Heart and Souls - Saturn Award -  Won
1993 - Best Actor - Chaplin - BAFTA - Won
1993 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama - Chaplin - Golden Globe - Nominated
1993 - Actor of the Year - Chaplin - ALFS Award - London Critics Circle Film Awards - Won
1993 - Best Ensemble Cast - Short Cuts - Volpi Cup - Venice Film Festival - Won
1993  - Best Actor in a Leading Role - Chaplin - Oscar - Nominated

Facts About Robert Downey Jr.

• He was romantically involved with Sarah Jessica Parker for 7 years. The relationship ended because of his persistent drug abuse.
• He released his debut album The Futurist in 2004 to much acclaim.
• He was fired from Ally McBeal because of his drug problem.
• He has been acting since the age of 5.
• He has been arrested on numerous occasions for drug related offenses.
• Was required to wear platform shoes so that he would be the same height as his co-star Jude Law in Sherlock Holmes.