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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 pioneer of absurdist and satirical films, such as Putney Swope and Greaser's Palace. He also acted in some movies, including Boogie Nights and The Family Man, and was 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 Robert...
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- Christi Carras
Jul 7, 2021 · CNN — Robert Downey Jr. is paying tribute to his father, Robert Downey Sr., who died Tuesday. He was 85.
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 his...
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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.
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,...