Highlights
The New York native's acting breakthrough came in 1987 with "Less Than Zero," in which he portrayed Julian Wells, a young cocaine addict in Hollywood.
One of his greatest performances was as Charlie Chapman for which he earned an Oscar nomination.
In the mid to late 1990s Downey was arrested several times on drug-related charges, and he was in and out of rehab.
His guest-star turn on "Ally McBeal" as McBeal's love interest earned him a Golden Globe.
Once clean, Downey's career started to pick up. In recent years, he landed the role of Tony Stark, the lead character in the blockbuster "Iron Man." The sequel is slated for 2010. In 2009, he was nominated as b...
One of his greatest performances was as Charlie Chapman for which he earned an Oscar nomination.
In the mid to late 1990s Downey was arrested several times on drug-related charges, and he was in and out of rehab.
His guest-star turn on "Ally McBeal" as McBeal's love interest earned him a Golden Globe.
Once clean, Downey's career started to pick up. In recent years, he landed the role of Tony Stark, the lead character in the blockbuster "Iron Man." The sequel is slated for 2010. In 2009, he was nominated as b...
The New York native's acting breakthrough came in 1987 with "Less Than Zero," in which he portrayed Julian Wells, a young cocaine addict in Hollywood.
One of his greatest performances was as Charlie Chapman for which he earned an Oscar nomination.
In the mid to late 1990s Downey was arrested several times on drug-related charges, and he was in and out of rehab.
His guest-star turn on "Ally McBeal" as McBeal's love interest earned him a Golden Globe.
Once clean, Downey's career started to pick up. In recent years, he landed the role of Tony Stark, the lead character in the blockbuster "Iron Man." The sequel is slated for 2010. In 2009, he was nominated as best supporting actor for his role as a white actor trying to portray a black man in the comedy "Tropic Thunder."
Continuing his 2009 streak, Downey will be starring in "The Soloist" opposite Jamie Foxx and as the great detective in "Sherlock Holmes".
One of his greatest performances was as Charlie Chapman for which he earned an Oscar nomination.
In the mid to late 1990s Downey was arrested several times on drug-related charges, and he was in and out of rehab.
His guest-star turn on "Ally McBeal" as McBeal's love interest earned him a Golden Globe.
Once clean, Downey's career started to pick up. In recent years, he landed the role of Tony Stark, the lead character in the blockbuster "Iron Man." The sequel is slated for 2010. In 2009, he was nominated as best supporting actor for his role as a white actor trying to portray a black man in the comedy "Tropic Thunder."
Continuing his 2009 streak, Downey will be starring in "The Soloist" opposite Jamie Foxx and as the great detective in "Sherlock Holmes".
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Six lessons from 'Man of Steel's' success
When it was first announced in early 2010, the idea of a new Superman movie prompted a mix of eye-rolling and excitement. On the one hand, didn't we just do this in 2006? On the other, Christopher Nolan. It's fitting, then, that the movie it became, the...Tags: Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole (movie) , Iron Man (movie), Entertainment, Henry Cavill, J.J. Abrams
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'Iron Man' vs. 'Man of Steel'? Gwyneth Paltrow shows mettle
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Iron Man meltdown: Robert Downey Jr. brings a tot to tears
That moment you learn your hero's not who you thought he was — that's how it was for an 18-month-old Massachusetts boy who was brought to tears by Robert Downey Jr. Seems the kid expected to meet the real Iron Man. The one in the suit. Downey,...Tags: Iron Man (movie), Iron Man 3 (movie), Social Media, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, The Boston Globe
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TCL Chinese Theatre owners look to pandas, Imax to draw visitors
SHANGHAI, China -- A new Imax short documentary on pandas, a 3-D Imax history of Hollywood, and live music or dance shows aimed at tourists are among the projects the owners of the TCL Chinese Theatre are pursuing to draw more visitors -- both American...
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Open Road Acquires Jon Favreau's 'Chef' Starring Sofia Vergara, Robert Downey Jr.
ReutersJun 12 (TheWrap.com) - Open Road Films has acquired domestic distribution rights to Jon Favreau's "Chef," the studio announced on Wednesday. Favreau will direct the film from his own script about a chef who loses his job and decides to open a food truck....Tags: Scarlett Johansson, Entertainment, Movies
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Wednesday's TV Highlights: 'Psych' on USA
Customized TV Listings are available here: www.latimes.com/tvtimes Click here to download TV listings for the week of May 26 - June 1, 2013 in PDF format This week's TV Movies -------------------- SERIES Inside the Actors Studio Host James...
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Your world in 1991, when Predators met Storm for first time
Twenty-two years ago, the American public was blissfully ignorant of the Kardashians, Iron Man Robert Downey Jr. could be seen in movie theaters in something called "Soapdish,'' and the Orlando Magic were one year away from drafting Shaquille O'Neal....
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Mercedes-Benz Lets You Light Up Your Hood Ornament
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Fran Kranz goes on a JourneyQuest
If you're a "Whedonite" (the moniker given to fans of Writer/Director Joss Whedon) then you probably know Fran Kranz from his role on Whedon's "Dollhouse." But Kranz' credentials go far beyond his stint as "Topher" on the short-lived sci-fi series. His...
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'Kick-Ass' Star Aaron Taylor-Johnson Frontrunner to Play Quicksilver in 'Avengers 2' (Exclusive)
ReutersJun 08 (TheWrap.com) - "Kick-Ass" star Aaron Taylor-Johnson is being eyed for the role of Quicksilver in Marvel's "The Avengers 2," an individual familiar with the project has told TheWrap. A representative for Marvel did not immediately respond to a...Tags: Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Jeremy Renner, Savages (movie), Dwayne Johnson
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'Iron Man 3' Star Rebecca Hall to Make Broadway Debut
ReutersMay 28 (TheWrap.com) - Rebecca Hall, fresh off bewitching Robert Downey Jr. in "Iron Man 3," will make her Broadway debut in "Machinal," Roundabout Theatre Company said Tuesday. The 1928 Sophie Treadwell play was inspired by the true story of Ruth...Tags: Iron Man 3 (movie), Vicky Cristina Barcelona (movie), Double Indemnity (movie), Rebecca Hall, Johnny Depp
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Why Hollywood's Biggest Films Are Leaving L.A. for London
ReutersJun 06 (TheWrap.com) - Brad Pitt, Robert Downey Jr., Vin Diesel and J.J. Abrams call Los Angeles home, but for the world premieres of their latest films like "Iron Man 3" and "World War Z," they all decamped for the new hub of Hollywood's biggest...Tags: Lotteries, Tax Credits, James Cameron, Star Wars (movie), Brad Pitt
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