About Robert Downey Jr.

Robert Downey Jr. is an American actor and producer. He is best known for his role as Tony Stark in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films, appearing in Iron Man (2008), The Avengers (2012), and Avengers: Endgame (2019). He has also starred in numerous other films, such as Chaplin (1992), Tropic Thunder (2008), and Sherlock Holmes (2009). His career has been one of the most successful in Hollywood, earning him numerous awards and accolades, including an Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in Chaplin.

30 interesting things most people don’t know about Robert Downey Jr.

• He is the son of a filmmaker and actor
• He is the godfather of Elijah Wood
• He was the first actor to receive a $50 million salary for a single film
• He has been nominated for two Academy Awards
• He is the only actor to appear in all eight of the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies
• He is considered a “troubled child actor” due to his addiction issues
• He has a degree in film from Santa Monica College
• He has a passion for photography
• He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
• He has a production company called Team Downey
• He was the first actor to star in a comic book movie in the modern era
• He is an animal rights advocate
• He is a skilled martial artist
• He has a line of signature sunglasses
• He is a vegan
• He is an avid poker player
• He is a keen chess player
• He has a passion for motorcycles
• He has a famous friendship with Mel Gibson
• He was the youngest person to win a Golden Globe
• He was the first actor to portray Sherlock Holmes onscreen
• He was the second actor to portray Iron Man
• He was the first actor to portray Doctor Dolittle
• He has a passion for art collecting
• He has a large collection of sneaker
• He is an avid reader
• He is a fan of the avant-garde music genre
• He is an aficionado of classical music
• He is a big fan of classic cars
• He is an avid collector of vintage toys
• He was the highest-paid actor in two consecutive years