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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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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.
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At the age of five, Downey made his acting debut in his father Robert Downey Sr.'s 1970 film Pound. He subsequently worked with the Brat Pack in the teen films Weird Science (1985) and Less than Zero (1987). Downey's portrayal of Charlie Chaplin in the 1992 biopic Chaplin received a BAFTA Award.
Robert Downey Sr.. Actor: To Live and Die in L.A.. Robert Downey Sr. served in the army, played minor-league baseball, was a Golden Gloves champion and off-off Broadway playwright, all before he was 22 years old.
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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
"Sr." is a 2022 American documentary film that examines the careers and relationship between Robert Downey Jr. and his father, Robert Downey Sr. [1] [2] [3] The film, directed by Chris Smith, was released theatrically on November 18, 2022, and was released on Netflix on December 2.
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Dec 8, 2022 · Robert Downey Jr.'s latest Netflix documentary 'Sr.' chronicles the relationship he had with his late filmmaking father. Here's everything to know about Robert Downey Sr.
