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Robert Downey Jr.
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1311 Abbot Kinney Blvd.
Venice, CA 90291-3739
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Venice, CA 90291-3739
USA
Robert John Downey Jr. was born on April 4, 1965, in New York City to a family deeply entrenched in the film industry. His father, Robert Downey Sr., was an influential filmmaker and actor, known for his work in the counterculture cinema of the 1960s and 1970s, while his mother, Elsie Ford, was an actress who appeared in several of her husband’s films. Growing up in a creative environment, Downey Jr. was exposed to the world of acting from an early age, with his father introducing him to the craft at just five years old by casting him in his film Pound (1970).
Downey Jr. faced numerous challenges during his childhood, including the effects of his parents’ divorce when he was 13. He moved to California with his father, where he continued to pursue acting while grappling with personal issues, including substance abuse that would follow him throughout his career. Despite these struggles, Downey Jr. showed promise as an actor, showcasing his talent in various roles.
Downey Jr.’s acting career began in earnest when he landed a role in the 1985 film Weird Science, a John Hughes classic. This breakthrough led to more significant roles in the late 1980s and early 1990s, including Less Than Zero (1987), where he played a troubled young man grappling with addiction, and Chaplin (1992), in which he portrayed the iconic filmmaker Charlie Chaplin. For his performance in Chaplin, Downey Jr. received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor, solidifying his status as a talented actor.
