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.

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The Daily Show: Ears Edition TDS Time Machine | Summer Blockbusters Comedy ·
As summer movie season kicks off, take a look back at The Daily Show's blockbuster coverage. Stephen Colbert explains that he prefers the trailers to the movies themselves. Jon Stewart interviews MCU stars Samuel L. Jackson and Robert Downey Jr., and pesters George Lucas with Star Wars minutia. Sigourney Weaver visits to explain Avatar before it becomes the biggest movie of all time. Star Wars star Lupita Nyong'o sits down with Trevor Noah to break down being an alien. And Rob Riggle works through his feelings about Steve Carell's blockbuster success. --The Daily Show airs weeknights at 11/10c on Comedy Central.Stream full episodes on Paramount+Follow TDS: YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, FacebookLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Robert Downey Jr. on Apple TV

Movies & TV Shows

Avengers: Endgame Action · 2019
Avengers: Infinity War Action · 2018
Spider-Man: Homecoming Action · 2017

Robert Downey Jr. on Apple Music

Albums

The Futurist 2004

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Robert Downey Jr. on Apple Podcasts

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FROM: New York, NY, United States
BORN: April 4, 1965