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Robert Downey Jr.

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...  Show more »
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".  « Show less

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    Jul 14, 2012 |Story| AM News

  1. 2012: The year of the geek

    Before we start this column, I offer a confession: I am a total geek.                           
    Contributing columnist
    Before we start this column, I offer a confession: I am a total geek.                            Whew. It feels good to get that out there. What, you don’t believe me? I’ll enter my 2006 ComicCon badge into evidence. And I am certainly proud...

    Tags: Ridley Scott, Entertainment, The Dark Knight Rises (movie), Movies, The Amazing Spider-Man (movie)

    2. Jul 25, 2012 |Story| AM News

  2. Out on Home Video: 'Seeking Justice' released

    SEEKING JUSTICE
    limiro@juno.com
    SEEKING JUSTICE (2011) * *1/2 (B-) Directed by Roger Donaldson Starring Nicolas Cage, Guy Pearce, Harold Perrineau, January Jones Anchor Bay//Rated R//Thriller//105 minutes Available on: DVD, Blu-ray, Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack, on demand, digital download...

    Tags: Ed Harris, Todd Phillips, Green Lantern (movie), Wars and Interventions, Jared Harris

    3. Apr 3, 2012 |Story| AM News

  3. We could just outlaw fire

    jking@amnews.com
    The Kentucky House has passed legislation that limits the quantity of popular over-the-counter cold and allergy medications — again, only more so. According to published reports, the measure passed now to the Senate for approval would allow folks...

    Tags: Methamphetamine (drug), Crime, Law and Justice, Over-the-Counter Medicines, Lung Cancer, Allergies

    4. Mar 1, 2011 |Story| AM News

  4. Out on Home Video: 'Due Date' released on home video

    <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">DUE DATE</span><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> (2010/B-/Directed by Todd Phillips/Starring Robert Downey Jr., Zach Galifianakis, Michelle Monaghan, Juliette Lewis, Jamie Foxx, Danny McBride, RZA, Matt Walsh/Warner/Rated R/Comedy/95 minutes/Available on: DVD and Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack): </span><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Robert Downey Jr. plays buttoned-down Peter Highman, an architect sprouting a Bluetooth from his ear. During his jobs away from home, arrogant Peter counsels his heavily-pregnant wife (Michelle Monaghan), via his Bluetooth, regarding acceptable baby names. Peter appears destined to be a distant and controlling father. His best shot at changing occurs when he becomes trapped on a road trip with self-indulgent ignoramus, Ethan (Galifianakis). After Ethan provokes a scene in an Atlanta airport that lands Peter on the "do not fly list," Ethan persuades Peter to join him for the 2,000 mile drive to their Los Angeles homes. Ethan is traveling with a coffee can containing his father's ashes, and an ugly lap dog named Sonny. Now that his father has died, Ethan hopes to become an actor so that he can appear on his favorite TV show, "Two-and-a-Half Men." Peter preaches the realities of Hollywood to Ethan, but Peter's trying road companion is impervious to either criticism or sarcasm. The charismatic actors successfully sell the film's mean-spirited jokes as does the direction by "Hangover's" Todd Phillips. The thinly-plotted "Due Date" feels as if it was rushed into and through production. The film's saving grace is that it doesn't ask its characters to grow up, get a clue, or become better people. DVD features: Gag reel, English, Spanish or French language tracks, widescreen. 2-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack features same plus: film on DVD and Blu-ray, Digital Copy, full "Two and A Half Men" scene featuring Ethan Tremblay, Additional scenes, Compilation of the physical comedy, too many questions mash-up, English, French or Spanish language tracks, widescreen.</span>
    limiro@juno.com
    DUE DATE (2010/B-/Directed by Todd Phillips/Starring Robert Downey Jr., Zach Galifianakis, Michelle Monaghan, Juliette Lewis, Jamie Foxx, Danny McBride, RZA, Matt Walsh/Warner/Rated R/Comedy/95 minutes/Available on: DVD and Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack): Robert...

    Tags: Frances Conroy, Todd Phillips, PBS (tv network), Gerald McRaney, Hispanic and Latino Americans

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