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Robert Downey Jr.

Headshot Of Robert Downey Jr. In The 10th Annual Breakthrough Prize Ceremony
Birthdate
April 4, 1965
Birthplace
New York City, New York, USA
Height
5 feet 8 inches
Notable Projects
Iron Man 2
Professions
Actor, Producer, Singer

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Robert Downey Jr. As Larry Paul speaking into a microphone In Ally McBeal
Robert Downey Jr.'s Forgotten 28-Year-Old TV Show Is Still One Of His Best Roles & I Wish He Was In More Of It

Robert Downey Jr. has a lot of iconic roles under his belt, but one of his most charming comes from a 28-year-old TV show many have forgotten about.

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Robert Downey Jr. pursing his lips
The Show Robert Downey Jr. Described As "The Best Thing That's Been On TV Or Theater" Has A Near-Perfect RT Score

Robert Downey Jr. declared that this show with a 98% season 1 Rotten Tomatoes score was "the best thing that's been on TV or theater" in years.

Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark in front of a purple background featuring Iron Man
The Movie Robert Downey Jr. Considers "The Best Film" He's Ever Done Got Him Cast As Iron Man

Robert Downey Jr. considers his 2005 underrated favorite comedy, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, the best film in his career that led to his role as Iron Man.

Robert Downey Jr looking serious with a heads-up display as Iron Man in Avengers Age of Ultron
Robert Downey Jr. Becomes A Battle Damaged Terminator In Detailed Art Video

In an impressive video, an artist transforms Robert Downey Jr. into a damaged Terminator reminiscent of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s look from the movies.

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Robert Downey Jr as Doctor Doom in Front of Oscars and Film Strips
Robert Downey Jr.’s 90s Oscar-Nominated Role Proves He’s Perfect for Doom

Robert Downey Jr. became a household name after becoming Iron Man in 2008, but one of his 90s films proves why he could be even greater than Doctor Doom.

Robert Downey Jr. as Professor Hammer in The Sympathizer
Why Robert Downey Jr.'s Emmy-Nominated Series Has "Believable" Spy Elements Explained By Expert

Former double agent Naveed Jamali explains the "believable" spy elements in Robert Doney Jr.'s Emmy-nominated TV series that came out in 2024.

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Mephisto and Dario Agger in Marvel Comics
5 Marvel Villains Robert Downey Jr Would Be Perfect For If He Wasn’t Doom

Robert Downey Jr is set to play Doctor Doom in the MCU, but if he wasn't, these five villains would be perfect for the actor.

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Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom Already Has a Bizarre Link to His OPPENHEIMER Character

An obscure invention by Doctor Doom enables him to accomplish something that Robert Downey Jr.'s Lewis Strauss would have loved to do in Oppenheimer.

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Robert Downey Jr's Doctor Doom Return Totally Changes 1 Infinity War Thanos Line In MCU Theory

According to a major MCU theory, Robert Downey Jr's confirmed casting as Doctor Doom will totally change a key Thanos line from Infinity War.

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New Robert Downey Jr. Doctor Doom Theory Suggests A Major Iron Man Twist For The MCU

A new Rober Downey Jr./Doctor Doom theory suggests a major twist for the MCU's Iron Man beyond simply being a variant from another reality.

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Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark from Avengers: Endgame with Marvel Comics' Doctor Doom next to him.
Doctor Doom's New Power Settles the 1 Character Detail Robert Downey Jr.'s Version HAS to Get Right

Robert Downey Jr. will be portraying Doctor Doom in the MCU, and above all else, there is one aspect of the character that RDJ NEEDS to get right.

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I've Worked Out Exactly Why The MCU's New Thanos Replacement Is Perfect

No matter how you feel about the casting, there's a very exciting reason why RDJ as Doctor Doom is perfect as the MCU's new Thanos replacement.

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Robert Downey Jr's Iron Man sacrifices himself in Avengers Endgame and the MCU Avengers assemble in Infinity War
I'm Now Convinced Robert Downey Jr. Is The Most Important Person To The MCU's Success, Second Only To Kevin Feige

Avengers: Doomsday's Doctor Doom casting proves that Robert Downey Jr. has become a little too important for the MCU, which could be detrimental.

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Robert Downey Jr. Addresses MCU Return As Doctor Doom, Confirms Which Version Will Be In Avengers 5

After his big announcement at San Diego Comic-Con 2024, Robert Downey Jr. opens up on how his return to the MCU, but as Doctor Doom happened.

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Iron Man in Avengers Endgame and Doctor Doom
10 Biggest Ways Robert Downey Jr. Returning As Doctor Doom Changes The MCU

RDJ’s casting as the MCU’s Doctor Doom has already had a profound impact on the franchise, shaping the MCU’s future projects and trajectory.

Robert Downey Jr looking intense as Royce in U.S. Marshals alongside Harrison Ford as Kimble from The Fugitive
Robert Downey Jr Called His Forgotten Sequel To A Harrison Ford Classic "The Worst Action Movie Of All Time"

Robert Downey Jr fronted a 1998 action movie that acted as a sequel to a Harrison Ford thriller, which he later labeled "the worst action movie" ever.

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Tony Stark during final battle in Avengers Endgame with D23 logo overlay
Robert Downey Jr. Sets Tony Stark MCU Return After Doctor Doom (With 1 Caveat)

After shocking fans with his MCU return as Doctor Doom, D23 reveals that Robert Downey Jr will also return as Tony Stark, though with one caveat.

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Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom at San Diego Comic-Con and Iron Man in Avengers Endgame
Doctor Doom Annihilates Iron Man in New Art Ahead of Robert Downey Jr.’s MCU Debut

Doctor Doom is having an immense 2024, and off the heels of Robert Downey Jr. being cast in the role, the Latverian dictator dominates the Iron Man.

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Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark in front of a movie reel and Rotten Tomatoes logo
Robert Downey Jr.’s Underrated Comedy With 86% On Rotten Tomatoes Deserved Much Better At The Box Office

Robert Downey Jr.'s underrated comedy, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, has an 86% score on Rotten Tomatoes, despite its shocking $15 million box office gross.

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Robert Downey Jr.’s 10 Best Non-MCU Movies, Ranked

Though he's making a triumphant return to the MCU, there are plenty of movies outside Marvel that RDJ has been in with brilliant performances.

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