Robert Downey Jr is one of the most beloved actors in recent years, especially after playing Iron Man as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe for more than a decade.
Family of actors
Robert Jr is the son of Elsie and Robert Sr. The Downey family, although many know it, are old acquaintances in the world of entertainment. His mother is remembered for films from the 60s such as Chafed Elbows or Moment to Moment, while his father is remembered for To Live and Die in Los Angeles or Family Guy. Furthermore, he has a sister named Allyson, who is also an actress.
Robert Downey Jr debuted at the age of 5
Robert Downey Jr began in the world of acting from the age of 5 in the film Pound (1970) directed by his own father. During his childhood and adolescence, he continued with some roles, establishing himself at an early age in the industry.
Singer
In addition to acting, one of Robert Downy Jr's passions is singing. For this reason, he has been part of the soundtrack of more than a dozen films; However, he released his own studio material titled The Futurist (2004).
Happily married
The actor married Deborah Falconer in 1992, had a son, Indio, and they divorced in 2004; In 2005, a year later, he married his current wife, Susan, with whom he has Avri Roel and Exton Elias.
Addictions and prison
Robert Downy Jr began using drugs as a child. In June 1996, he was stopped for speeding and found heroin, cocaine and crack cocaine, as well as an unloaded gun. He was sent to a rehabilitation center, from which he escaped. Given this, he was brought before a judge who sentenced him to 36 years in prison; but he spent just over a year in prison.
More than 100 credits
Between series and films, Robert Downey Jr has been related to more than a hundred productions, he has produced about 15 times and sung for a dozen; Additionally, he will direct the Singularity series.
