Robert Downey Jr. is known for being the man that brought the character of Tony Stark to life. He has appeared in countless movies and gained popularity for his perfect performance in the Iron Man series.
Robert Downey Jr. is an actor, producer and singer. He was five years old when he made his first movie appearance. His roles are diverse and his movies are incredibly versatile.
Robert Downey’s estimated net worth as of 2017: $180 million
At one point, Robert Downey Jr. gained the top spot as Hollywood’s highest-paid actor. His acting skills helped Marvel’s movies rise to the top, making the Marvel Cinematic Universe one of the most successful movie franchises in history.
The majority of Downey’s earnings are from his roles and appearances in the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies, making him one of the most bankable actors of his time. His Marvel movies have dominated at the box office, and propelled Downey to new heights. Just from the year of 2016 up to June 2017, Robert Downey Jr. has earned $50 million. This net worth lists him as one of the highest-paid actors in the world.
1965 – 2003
Robert Downey Jr. was born on April 4, 1965, in New York City. His father, Robert Downey Sr., was a writer, actor and director. Thus, it was not surprising if Downey Jr. would follow suit. Born and raised in a home fascinated with arts and entertainment, it was expected that Downey would follow his father’s footsteps and make a name for himself.
Downey Jr. first made that name when he appeared in various films such as Less than Zero, Chaplin, and Soapdish. He was a regular cast member on a little show called Saturday Night Live .
He also appeared in Tropic Thunder, but the movie was not a big catch. He actually was not very popular until he appeared in the Iron Man franchise. He owes a lot of his acclaim to his epic and enigmatic portrayal of the lead character, Tony Stark.
2003 – 2008
These are the years wherein Robert Downey Jr. was at the peak of his career. Iron Man grossed $318 million at the box office. His versatility in acting also made him a Hollywood icon. Downey’s talents were recognized when he won an Oscar for his supporting performance. He also got a SAG Award nomination for his outstanding performance in the film.
2009 – Present
Besides appearing in the Sherlock Holmes movie, Downey’s fame continues as he’s returned to the spotlight for Marvel’s latest film, Avengers: Age of Ultron. He reprised his role as Tony Stark for the Captain America franchise. He also appeared in the Spider-Man Homecoming and will soon return to the limelight for the forthcoming sequel to the Avengers series.
In 2017, Robert Downey Jr. continues to make headlines. According to reports, he’ll take on the lead role in the upcoming movie The Voyage of Doctor Dolittle, which is based on the classic children’s book series by British author Hugh Lofting.
