When was Robert Downey Jr. born and where?
Robert Downey Jr. was born on the 4th of April 1965, in Manhattan, New York City. He grew up in a household where the lines between life and art were constantly blurred.
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What was the Goldilocks incident involving Robert Downey Jr.?
The Goldilocks incident occurred on the 14th of June 1996, when Robert Downey Jr. was arrested for possession of heroin, cocaine, crack cocaine, and an unloaded .357 Magnum handgun while speeding down Sunset Boulevard. A month later, he entered a neighbor's home through an unlocked front door and fell asleep on their child's bed.
When was the film Iron Man released and how much did it earn?
Iron Man was released on the 2nd of May 2008, in the US, and became the eighth-highest-grossing film of 2008, earning more than $585 million worldwide against a production budget of $130 million.
What awards did Robert Downey Jr. win for his role in Oppenheimer?
For his role in Oppenheimer, Robert Downey Jr. won the Golden Globe, BAFTA, Screen Actors Guild, Critics' Choice, and Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. He accepted a pay cut for the role, earning $4 million instead of his usual $10 to $20 million upfront salary.
When did Robert Downey Jr. make his Broadway debut and where?
Robert Downey Jr. made his Broadway debut in McNeal, from playwright Ayad Akhtar, playing Jacob McNeal. Previews began on the 5th of September 2024, and opened on September 30 at Lincoln Center's Vivian Beaumont Theatre.