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Questions about Robert Downey Jr.

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When and where was Robert Downey Jr. born?

Robert John Downey Jr. was born in Manhattan, New York City, on the 4th of April 1965.

What role marked Robert Downey Jr.'s breakthrough in film?

A role as a bully in John Hughes's Weird Science marked his breakthrough in 1985.

How did Robert Downey Jr. recover from substance abuse issues?

He has remained drug-free since July 2003 crediting his wife Susan Levin with helping him overcome habits.

When did Iron Man release and how much money did it earn?

Iron Man released the 2nd of May 2008 became the eighth-highest-grossing film of that year earning over $585 million worldwide.

Which awards did Robert Downey Jr. win for Oppenheimer in 2023?

That same year he hosted Downey's Dream Cars which won him a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lifestyle Program. He won the Golden Globe BAFTA Screen Actors Guild Critics Choice and Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.