Robert Downey, Jr.: Quick Facts

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Snap Enlists Robert Downey Jr. to Push Specs • Oct. 20, 2026, 9:01 AM ET (The Hollywood Reporter)

Facts

Also Known As Robert John Downey, Jr.
Born April 4, 1965 (age 61) • New York City • New York
Awards And Honors Academy Award (2024) • Golden Globe Award (2024) • Golden Globe Award (2001) • Golden Globe Award (2010): Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy • Golden Globe Award (2001): Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Limited Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television
Married To Deborah Falconer (1992–2004) • Susan Downey (2005–present)
Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In) "Mussolini: The Untold Story" (1985) • "Rented Lips" (1988) • "Richard III" (1995) • "Game 6" (2005) • "The Soloist" (2009) • "The Judge" (2014) • "Natural Born Killers" (1994) • "Saturday Night Live" (1985–1986) • "Eros" (2004) • "The Avengers" (2012) • "Avengers: Infinity War" (2018) • "Friends & Lovers" (1999) • "Spider-Man: Homecoming" (2017) • "Firstborn" (1984) • "Danger Zone" (1996) • "The Gingerbread Man" (1998) • "Hail Caesar" (1994) • "One Night Stand" (1997) • "Baby It's You" (1983) • "Back to School" (1986) • "Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows" (2011) • "Charlie Bartlett" (2007) • "Air America" (1990) • "Gothika" (2003) • "Short Cuts" (1993) • "America" (1986) • "A Scanner Darkly" (2006) • "Bowfinger" (1999) • "A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints" (2006) • "Sherlock Holmes" (2009) • "Tropic Thunder" (2008) • "Captain America: Civil War" (2016) • "Avengers: Age of Ultron" (2015) • "Two Girls and a Guy" (1997) • "1969" (1988) • "Good Night, and Good Luck." (2005) • "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" (2005) • "Heart and Souls" (1993) • "Restoration" (1995) • "Pound" (1970) • "True Believer" (1989) • "In Dreams" (1999) • "U.S. Marshals" (1998) • "Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus" (2006) • "Tuff Turf" (1985) • "Less Than Zero" (1987) • "Hugo Pool" (1997) • "Chaplin" (1992) • "Dolittle" (2020) • "Zodiac" (2007) • "Lucky You" (2007) • "Avengers: Endgame" (2019) • "Johnny Be Good" (1988) • "Soapdish" (1991) • "That's Adequate" (1989) • "Chances Are" (1989) • "Iron Man 2" (2010) • "Family Guy" (2005) • "Wonder Boys" (2000) • "Too Much Sun" (1990) • "Iron Man" (2008) • "Home for the Holidays" (1995) • "Ally McBeal" (2000–2002) • "The Singing Detective" (2003) • "The Pick-up Artist" (1987) • "Weird Science" (1985) • "Chef" (2014) • "Black and White" (1999) • "The Shaggy Dog" (2006) • "Only You" (1994) • "Iron Man 3" (2013) • "Due Date" (2010)
Movies/Tv Shows (Writing/Creator) "The Last Party" (1993)

Top Questions

When was Robert Downey, Jr. born?
Robert Downey, Jr. was born on April 4, 1965.
Where was Robert Downey, Jr. born?
Robert Downey, Jr. was born in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States.
Is Robert Downey, Jr. married?
Susan Downey (2005–present), Deborah Falconer (1992–2004)

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