Robert Downey Jr.

American actor

Robert Downey Jr. is an American actor. In the 1980s, he appeared in films such as Weird Science and Less Than Zero. In the next decade, he made notable appearances in the films Chaplin and Heart and Souls. In 2001, he received a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor - Series, Miniseries or Television Film for his role in Ally McBeal.

Later, he appeared in blockbuster films such as Tropic Thunder and Sherlock Holmes, and became known for starring as Tony Stark/Iron Man in numerous Marvel Cinematic Universe films, including Iron Man, Avengers: Endgame, and Spider-Man: Homecoming. In 2024, Downey received the Academy Award and Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Oppenheimer.