Robert Downey Jr.

Robert John Downey Jr. (born April 4, 1965) is a distinguished American actor, who has achieved remarkable success in his career, garnering vast global recognition and becoming one of the highest-grossing actors of all time. Downey's career trajectory has been eventful, marked by early fame, a period fraught with legal issues and substance abuse, and an inspiring resurgence in his career since the late 2000s. His extensive body of work encompasses a wide range of genres from drama to comedy and action thrillers. Downey's role as Tony Stark in the Iron Man series catapulted him to global stardom, solidifying his place in the prestigious Marvel Cinematic Universe.

At the age of five, Downey's acting journey commenced with his father's film Pound. Over the years, he has showcased his versatility through impactful performances in numerous films such as Weird Science, Less Than Zero, and Chaplin - earning him a BAFTA Award. His portrayal of Charlie Chaplin in the celebrated biopic Chaplin garnered immense appreciation and his first Academy Award nomination. Despite facing a tumultuous period marked by substance abuse and legal problems, Downey made a triumphant return to acting with films like The Singing Detective, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, and Tropic Thunder. His later work includes dramatic parts in The Judge (2014) and Oppenheimer (2023), along with a highly acclaimed Broadway debut in Ayad Akhtar's McNeal.