Robert Downey Jr. (RDJ) is a highly successful American actor, with his films grossing over $14 billion worldwide. He was recognized as one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in 2008 and was Forbes' highest-paid actor from 2013-2015. Downey Jr. has received prestigious awards, including an Academy Award, an Emmy Award, three Golden Globe Awards, two BAFTA Awards, and three Screen Actors Guild Awards, solidifying his status as a prominent figure in Hollywood.
In 1984, Robert Downey Jr. started dating actress Sarah Jessica Parker after meeting her on the set of Firstborn. They were both 18.
In 1991, Robert Downey Jr. and Sarah Jessica Parker separated after eight years of dating, due to his drug addiction.
On May 29, 1992, Robert Downey Jr. married actress and singer Deborah Falconer after a 42-day courtship.
In September 1993, Robert Downey Jr. and Deborah Falconer had their son.
In 1996, Deborah Falconer left Robert Downey Jr. due to the strain on their marriage from his repeated trips to rehab and jail.
In 1999, while at Corcoran II, Robert Downey Jr. wrote a letter to psychiatrist Dr. Manijeh Nikakhtar seeking advice on his condition, revealing that he hadn't received a complete psychiatric evaluation and expressing his belief that he might be bipolar.
In 2000, Robert Downey Jr.'s remake of Joni Mitchell's "River" was included on the Ally McBeal tie-in album, Ally McBeal: A Very Ally Christmas. His character, Larry Paul, performed the song in the Ally McBeal episode "Tis the Season".
In April 2001, after his last arrest, Robert Downey Jr. faced potential prison time or court-ordered rehab and decided to commit to recovery, acknowledging his inability to continue his cycle of addiction.
In 2001, Robert Downey Jr. and Sting performed a duet of The Police's "Every Breath You Take" in an episode of Ally McBeal.
In 2001, Robert Downey Jr. appeared in the music video for Elton John's song "I Want Love".
In early 2001, Deborah Falconer filed for divorce from Robert Downey Jr., citing "irreconcilable differences".
Robert Downey Jr. states he has been drug-free since July 2003, crediting his wife, family, therapy, and various practices for his sobriety.
In 2003, Mel Gibson paid Robert Downey Jr.'s insurance bond for the film 'The Singing Detective', paving the way for Downey's comeback to mainstream films.
In 2003, Robert Downey Jr. met producer Susan Levin on the set of Gothika and began a relationship during production.
In 2003, Woody Allen wanted to cast Robert Downey Jr. in his film 'Melinda and Melinda' but could not secure insurance for him, preventing his participation in the project.
In 2004, Robert Downey Jr. and Deborah Falconer finalized their divorce, with Falconer gaining custody of their son.
In 2004, Robert Downey Jr. released a CD titled 'The Futurist'.
In August 2005, Robert Downey Jr. married Susan Levin in a Jewish ceremony in Amagansett, New York.
In 2006, Robert Downey Jr. defended Mel Gibson during the controversy surrounding Gibson's DUI.
In 2006, Robert Downey Jr. returned to television by doing voice acting on 'Family Guy' as Patrick Pewterschmidt, an episode created after Downey offered to assist in production due to his son's fandom.
In March 2007, Robert Downey Jr. addressed the rumors of being bipolar in an Esquire article, denying any formal diagnosis and attributing past skewed assessments to his substance abuse issues.
In 2007, Robert Downey Jr. appeared in David Fincher's mystery thriller 'Zodiac', playing the role of San Francisco Chronicle journalist Paul Avery.
In 2007, Robert Downey Jr. was cast as Tony Stark in 'Iron Man' after director Jon Favreau insisted that Downey's personal experiences aligned with the character, and Downey gained 20 pounds of muscle for the role.
In March 2008, Ben Stiller screened a rough cut of 'Tropic Thunder' to African Americans, who embraced it, easing concerns about the film's portrayal of insufferable actors.
In October 2008, Robert Downey Jr. agreed to star in two 'Iron Man' sequels and 'The Avengers', and he reprised his role as Tony Stark in 'The Incredible Hulk'.
In November 2008, Paramount Pictures delayed the release of 'The Soloist', with critics mentioning it as a possible Academy Award candidate. Downey received an Academy Award nomination for Tropic Thunder for the 2008 release year.
On November 18, 2008, the movie 'Tropic Thunder', which had grossed $180 million in theaters, was released on home video.
In 2008, Ben Stiller reflected on Robert Downey Jr.'s commercially successful summer at the box office, noting his transformation into a box office draw.
In 2008, Robert Downey Jr. starred in two commercially and critically successful films, 'Iron Man' and 'Tropic Thunder', marking a turning point in his career.
In 2008, after Iron Man, Robert Downey Jr. accepted the role of Sherlock Holmes in Guy Ritchie's adaptation.
In a 2008 interview, Robert Downey Jr. stated that his time in prison changed his political point of view, making him less liberal.
On June 14, 2010, Robert Downey Jr. and his wife Susan opened their own production company called Team Downey, with The Judge being their first project.
On May 10, 2011, Prayer Cycle 2: Path to Zero, a benefit album for the anti-nuclear organization Global Zero featuring both Robert Downey Jr. and Sting, was released.
In October 2011, Robert Downey Jr. performed "Driven to Tears" live with Sting at a concert celebrating Sting's 60th birthday.
In October 2011, Robert Downey Jr. was honored at the 25th American Cinematheque Awards and chose Mel Gibson to present him with the award.
On December 16, 2011, Robert Downey Jr. starred in 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows', which opened worldwide.
In February 2012, Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey had their first child, a son.
In 2012, Robert Downey Jr. donated to Barack Obama's presidential campaign.
Robert Downey Jr. was named Hollywood's highest-paid actor by Forbes starting in 2013.
In November 2014, Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey had their second child, a daughter.
In 2014, Robert Downey Jr. attended a fundraiser for the Democratic Party and donated to the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee.
In 2014, Robert Downey Jr. described his religious beliefs as "Jewish Buddhist".
In December 2015, Robert Downey Jr. was pardoned by the Governor of California, Jerry Brown, for his prior drug offenses, allowing him to serve on a jury.
In a 2015 interview promoting Avengers: Age of Ultron, Robert Downey Jr. denied holding any steadfast political beliefs as Republican, liberal, or Democrat.
Robert Downey Jr. was named Hollywood's highest-paid actor by Forbes until 2015.
In 2016, Robert Downey Jr. appeared in an Internet video urging the American public to vote against Donald Trump in the then-upcoming presidential election.
In 2019, Robert Downey Jr. played Tony Stark in 'Avengers: Endgame', and he hosted 'The Age of A.I.', a YouTube documentary series.
In January 2020, during the promotion of his film Dolittle, Robert Downey Jr. announced that he had adopted a vegan diet in response to the climate crisis and the opening of Footprint Coalition.
In 2020, Robert Downey Jr. participated in a virtual fundraiser for Joe Biden's presidential campaign, along with fellow Avengers actors and vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris.
In 2020, Robert Downey Jr. starred in 'Dolittle', a film produced by Team Downey, where he played a veterinarian who can communicate with animals, but the movie was a box office disappointment.
In 2023, Robert Downey Jr. portrayed Lewis Strauss in Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer', earning critical acclaim and several awards, and he hosted the television series 'Downey's Dream Cars', where he converted his cars to electric.
In January 2024, Robert Downey Jr. stated he was a pescetarian, having given up his vegan diet due to low levels of vitamin B12, calcium, and iron.
In July 2024, at San Diego Comic-Con, it was announced that Robert Downey Jr. would return to the MCU as Victor von Doom / Doctor Doom in upcoming films.
On September 5, 2024, previews began for Robert Downey Jr.'s Broadway debut in Ayad Akhtar's play McNeal, at Lincoln Center's Vivian Beaumont Theatre. He plays Jacob McNeal, a novelist with a difficult family life.
In 2024, Robert Downey Jr. launched a coffee company named Happy with Craig Dubitsky.
In 2025, Robert Downey Jr. makes a cameo as Victor von Doom / Doctor Doom in a mid-credit scene in the film The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
In 2026, Robert Downey Jr. is slated to appear as Victor von Doom / Doctor Doom in the film Avengers: Doomsday.
In 2027, Robert Downey Jr. is slated to appear as Victor von Doom / Doctor Doom in the film Avengers: Secret Wars.
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