The Hard Way of Robert Downey Jr.'s Success | Full Biography (Avengers, Sherlock Holmes, Zodiac)

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Robert is one of the few true survivors of drug addiction that has not only got his career back but took it by storm.

Robert Downey, Jr. is an astounding actor with a staggering career that seems boundless. He has overcome addiction, has a happy marriage with children and it seems the sky's the limit. He deserves it.

He was never violent or hateful during his addiction. The person he mainly hurt was himself. I will always pull for him. God Bless.

No matter how brilliantly he plays a role, it is the roles that he has been able to show his true personality, and ad-lib is where he truly shines and what makes the audience love him. It would have been a sad loss if he was unable to beat his addictions.

that was nice of Mel to give him a hand up when he was utterly down. Not many people do that.

I am so incredibly proud of him. When he was in the throes of his drug addiction I prayed for him as if he was a family member. I don’t know why I felt so compelled, but I prayed and prayed for that man. I am so happy for his deliverance from being ruled by the substances. He is one of my favorite artists. Good for him!

I love this man, so glad he’s doing well now ❤

I feel like he should’ve gotten an Oscar for his role in “Chaplin” ❤️

I think "The Judge" was his best movie. I could watch it a thousand times. Teamed with the great Robert Duval.... Man! What a show! Kudos!

His role in Less Than Zero was wonderfully heartbreaking and because I was raised in Hollywood, California I could definitely relate to that kind of lifestyle. I was born 1963 and in the same age group as RDJ. I moved out of Los Angeles in 1987 for Sonoma County to get away from the drugs, traffic, entitled people and stress when I was 24 1/2. I’d been through enough for one lifetime before I was 25 years old. The entertainment industry is corrupt, merciless and dangerous. So many young people have lost their lives trying to get famous in Hollywood for being ignorant of the requirements and not knowing just how powerful the entertainment elites are.

I'm very inspired by Robert and think all his performances have been Oscar worthy.

Correction. Our addictions are NEVER "in the past "... It is with us every day. Every day that we say, "Not today" that is...

I’ve always loved Robert Downey Jr. from the beginning of his career even though his struggles. True love is loving someone at their lowest. Not just when they are at their best. Bravo Bob on finding success at total happiness!

Robert Downey Jr. has always been one of my favorite actors. It's Robert's ability to become the character he portrays that draws me to his movies. Just because a movie is crap-can material, (and lately, the crap-can is tipping over) it doesn't mean the actor is bad - and Robert has proven that many times over throughout his career. I can't wait for Robert's next film!

Chaplin is still one of the best bio-pics and RDJ deserved an Oscar for the role. Also, A Scanner Darkly is worth your time, if only for the mashup of the optics and the Philip K. Dick story.

Robert Downey Jr. is a true survivor of the Hollywood party scene. I remember him in the movie Less Than Zero and it was like seeing his young life on screen. So no, never in a zillion years did I think he'd be where he is now. In Marvel's Iron Man of course and now likely to win a Best Supporting Actor Oscar in the new Oppenheimer movie. I will be rooting for him as it's pretty remarkable to conquer your demons in Hollywood.

0:57: 🎬 Robert Downey Jr.'s childhood was filled with a Bohemian lifestyle and exposure to the film industry through his father, Robert Downey Sr. 5:18: 🎭 Robert Downey Jr.'s early acting career was marked by failed films, bad habits, and a turbulent personal life. 9:30: 💥 Robert Downey Jr.'s early career included lessons learned from failed films and experiences with substance abuse. 14:08: 🎭 Robert Downey Jr. prepares diligently to play Charlie Chaplin, receives critical acclaim but faces box office failures. 19:04: 💔 Robert Downey Jr.'s career was sinking in the mid-90s, but he had glimpses of success with films like Natural Born Killers and Richard III, while battling addiction and personal struggles. 23:52: 🎭 Robert Downey Jr.'s struggle with addiction and his career in the TV series Ally McBeal. 27:49: 💪 Robert Downey Jr.'s career revival and personal transformation with the help of Mel Gibson and Susan Levin. 32:23: 🎭 Robert Downey Jr.'s recovery from addiction led to a successful career and personal happiness. 37:23: 🎬 Robert Downey Jr.'s career took off with his role in the blockbuster film Iron Man, marking a turning point in his career. 42:52: 💪 Robert Downey Jr. was chosen for the role of Tony Stark in Iron Man because he understood the character and found similarities in their life experiences. Recap b

I truly loved the judge I can watch this movie over and over and over again without getting sick of it. this is one of the best movies that I've ever seen. It's for real.

I was so proud of him rejecting an interview with a reporter that tried to get him to answer questions about his addictions.