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Children. 2, including Robert Jr. 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. According to film scholar Wheeler Winston ...
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 ...
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Jul 7, 2021 · Robert Downey Jr. is paying tribute to his father, Robert Downey Sr., who died Tuesday. He was 85. “RIP Bob D. Sr. 1936-2021…Last night, dad passed peacefully in his sleep after years of ...
Dec 8, 2022 · He was born and raised in New York. Courtesy of Netflix. Downey Sr. was born on June 24, 1936. His mother, Elizabeth, was a model, while his father, Robert John Elias, worked in restaurant ...
Robert Downey Jr.. Actor: Iron Man. Robert Downey Jr. has evolved into one of the most respected actors in Hollywood. With an amazing list of credits to his name, he has managed to stay new and fresh even after over four decades in the business. Downey was born April 4, 1965 in Manhattan, New York, the son of writer, director and filmographer ...
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Jul 7, 2021 · By Carmel Dagan. Getty Images. Robert Downey Sr., director of the countercultural satire “Putney Swope” and the father of actor Robert Downey Jr., died Wednesday in New York. He was 85. Downey ...
Robert John Downey Jr. (born April 4, 1965) [1] is an American actor. His films as a leading actor have grossed over $14 billion worldwide, making him one of the highest-grossing actors of all time. Downey's career has been characterized by some early success, a period of drug-related problems and run-ins with the law, and a surge in popular ...