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    Robert Downey Sr.

    American filmmaker and actor

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  1. 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.

  2. 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
  3. 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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  4. Jul 7, 2021 · 1 minute read. Updated 2:29 PM EDT, Wed July 7, 2021. Link Copied! Robert Downey Jr. is mourning the loss of his father, filmmaker Robert Downey Sr. L. Busacca/WireImage/Getty Images. CNN...

  5. 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...

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  7. Jul 7, 2021 · Robert Downey Sr., known for his satirical film "Putney Swope" and his work on "The Twilight Zone", passed away at 85 after a long Parkinson's battle. His son Robert Downey Jr. paid tribute to him on Instagram as a maverick filmmaker and a loving husband.

  8. 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.

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