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Robert John Downey Sr. (né Elias Jr.; June 24, 1936 – July 7, 2021) was an American film director, screenwriter and actor. He was known for writing and directing his underground film Putney Swope (1969), a satire on the New York Madison Avenue advertising world.
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Robert Downey Sr. (1936-2021) was a filmmaker known for his absurdist and satirical comedies, such as Putney Swope and Greaser's Palace. He was also the father of actors Robert Downey Jr. and Allyson Downey.
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Jul 7, 2021 · Robert Downey Sr., a director and actor known for subversive comedies and roles in “To Live and Die in L.A.” and “Boogie Nights,” died Tuesday evening at age 85. His son, “Iron Man” star...
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Robert Downey Sr. was a director, writer and actor who made absurdist films such as Putney Swope and Greaser's Palace. He was the father of Robert Downey Jr. and died in 2021.
- June 24, 1936
- July 7, 2021
Jul 7, 2021 · Robert Downey Sr., who made provocative movies, like “Putney Swope,” that avoided mainstream success but were often critical favorites and were always attention getting, died on Wednesday at...
Jul 8, 2021 · A tribute to the maverick filmmaker and actor Robert Downey Sr., who died in 2021 at 85. Learn about his life, career, and films that challenged conventions and audiences, such as \"Putney Swope\" and \"Greaser's Palace\".
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Jul 7, 2021 · Downey Jr. appeared in two films directed by his father, including as a child in a film in which humans portrayed dogs in 1970’s “Pound,” and later in the 1990 comedy, “Too Much Sun.” Robert...
