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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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Man found slain at small Ind. town liquor store
MORGANTOWN, Ind. (AP) — Police have made arrests after a man was found fatally shot in a liquor store parking lot in a small central Indiana town. Authorities say 20-year-old Bradley Price of Nineveh died from an apparent gunshot wound before he...Tags: Shootings
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Robert Downey Jr., wife expecting their 1st child
NEW YORK (AP) — Robert Downey Jr. and his wife, Susan, are expecting their first child together. A representative for the 46-year-old actor confirmed a report Wednesday on People magazine's website. The baby is due early next year. The couple were...Tags: Tropic Thunder (movie), Iron Man (movie), Sherlock Holmes (movie), Movies, People (magazine)
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Jack Black to host Kids' Choice Awards in April
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jack Black is hosting Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards for the third time. In an announcement Friday, Nickelodeon said Black's unpredictability and comic timing bring excitement to the ceremony. The Kids' Choice Awards will...Tags: Nickelodeon (tv network), Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Human Interest, Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards (tv program)
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