Robert Downey Jr.

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Robert Downey Jr.: Biography

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Birth Name: Robert John Downey Jr.
Birth Place: New York, NY
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 04/04/1965, Aries
Profession: Actor; singer

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Robert Downey Jr. Fast Facts:

Dropped out of high school to pursue an acting career.
Won the title role of Chaplin over Dustin Hoffman, Billy Crystal and Robin Williams.
Received "Man of the Year" honors from Harvard's Hasty Pudding Theatricals in February 2004.
Released debut album, The Futurist, in 2004. Its highlight: a duet with Yes lead singer Jon Anderson on the classic Yes track "Your Move."
Son Indio appears in the opening scene of Downey's 2005 film Kiss Kiss Bang Bang as a younger version of Downey's character.
Launched the production company Team Downey in 2010, along with his producer wife, Susan.

Robert Downey Jr. Relationships:
Exton Elias Downey - Son
Elsie Downey - Mother
Indio Falconer Downey - Son
Laura Downey - Stepmother
Susan Downey - Wife
Deborah Falconer - Ex-wife
Allyson Downey - Sister
Robert Downey Sr. - Father
Sarah Jessica Parker - Ex-significant Other
Robert Downey Jr. Awards:
2001 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
1992 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role - Nominee
2009 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Nominee
2008 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role - Nominee
2010 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - Winner
2006 Sundance Film Festival: Dramatic Special Jury Award: Best Ensemble Performance - Winner
2008 BAFTA Awards: Best Supporting Actor - Nominee
1992 BAFTA Awards: Best Actor in a Leading Role - Winner
2008 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role - Nominee
2005 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture - Nominee
2000 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series - Nominee
2000 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series - Winner
1993 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama - Nominee
2001 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Winner