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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.
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 an actor, appearing in films like Boogie Nights and The Family Man, and the father of Robert Downey Jr.
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- Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
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- Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
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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- Christi Carras
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 7, 2021 · Downey Sr. was an actor and filmmaker best known for “Putney Swope” and “Greaser’s Palace.” He also appeared in “Boogie Nights,” “Magnolia” and “To Live and Die in L.A.” Along with Downey Jr.,...
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Jul 7, 2021 · July 7, 2021 10:15am. Robert Downey Sr., an actor and filmmaker, and father of Robert Downey Jr., has died. He was 85. Downey Jr. confirmed his father’s death via Instagram on Wednesday,...
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.
