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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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Trivia. FAQ. IMDbPro. All topics. Robert Downey Sr. (1936-2021) Actor. Director. Writer. IMDbPro Starmeter See rank. Play trailer 2:07. Radio Unnameable (2012) 3 Videos. 11 Photos. 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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Jul 7, 2021 · July 7, 2021 Updated 2 PM PT. 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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6′ 3″ (1.91 m) Mini Bio. 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. Downey was born in New York City, New York, the son of Elizabeth (McLoughlin), a model, and Robert Elias, who worked in hotel/restaurant management.