A Look at Robert Downey Jr.

In the movie world, there are very few actors who have as much power as Robert Downey Jr. He has starred in many critically acclaimed movies and is a huge box office star, but there is another side to him that you may not be aware of: his struggle with addiction. Downey has battled drugs and alcohol throughout his life, and even spent time in prison. But he has overcome his addictions and is now one of the most well-paid actors in Hollywood.

He has also been involved in many high-profile legal cases, including a case in which he was accused of assaulting his wife. He was acquitted of the charges in 2004. In 2008, Downey earned critical acclaim and worldwide box office success for his role in Iron Man, Jon Favreau’s big-screen rendering of the Marvel comic book superhero. He has since appeared as the character in several sequels.

Downey’s character, Tony Stark, is a rich industrialist who builds himself a suit of armor that allows him to fly and shoot lasers out of his chest. He is the richest and most powerful superhero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and he has been a major force in transforming that franchise into the goliath it is today.

Before he was cast as Iron Man, Downey’s career was nearly stalled by his drug problems. He had been fired from Ally McBeal, and he was arrested on multiple occasions. But he got clean, and he began to build his film résumé again. He appeared in films such as Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Robert Duvall’s Tuff Turf, Weird Science, and Wonder Boys. He also landed a starring role in Christopher Nolan’s biopic of physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer.

In addition to acting, Downey has also tried his hand at music. He released his debut album, The Futurist, in 2004, which featured eight original songs. The album was not a commercial hit, but it did showcase his sultry voice and showed off his talents as a singer.

Downey has also been active in charity work and has supported a number of organizations, including the American Red Cross, Special Olympics, and the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. He has also spoken out against domestic violence and has helped to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS in Africa.

Downey has become one of the most sought-after actors in Hollywood, and he has won a multitude of awards for his work. He is a two-time recipient of the Oscar for Best Actor and has been nominated seven times for the award. He has also been named a member of the 2015 class of inductees to the California Hall of Fame. Click to see the rest of the inductees.