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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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: Entertainment, Sherlock Holmes (movie), Tropic Thunder (movie), Iron Man (movie), 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: Gulliver's Travels (movie) , Taylor Swift, Kristen Stewart, Danica Patrick, Human Interest
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Robert Downey Jr. hosts A Night With Jamie Foxx at Gene Siskel Film Center gala
Few can own a room like Robert Downey Jr., but the never-dull "Iron Man" star opted to concede the spotlight to Jamie Foxx at the Ritz-Carlton Chicago hotel. Well, more like share it.
Foxx, who received the Renaissance Award Saturday at the Gene Siskel...Tags: Television, New Mexico, Chris Hemsworth, United Center, Edward Norton
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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...Tags: Film Festivals, Entertainment, Arts and Culture, Sid Grauman, Charlize Theron
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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: Entertainment, Christian Bale, Man of Steel (movie), Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole (movie) , Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc.
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'Iron Man' vs. 'Man of Steel'? Gwyneth Paltrow shows mettle
If there was any sort of competition between the year’s most anticipated superhero films, “Iron Man 3” and “Man of Steel” — which opened at the U.S. box office six weeks apart — “Iron Man” actress...
Tags: Television, Chris Christie, Man of Steel (movie), Henry Cavill, Ray Emery
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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: Billy Ray, Rex Reed, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Iron Man 3 (movie), Social Media
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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 direct the film from his own script, and he will also star in the comedy as a chef who loses his job and...Tags: Entertainment, Scarlett Johansson, Movies
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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
KickingTiresMercedes-Benz's new dealer-installed illuminated logo option kind of looks like the glowing arc reactor in Iron Man's chest ??? though anyone who's seen the blockbuster films knows Tony Stark's luxury brand of choice is Audi. Still, it's not Robert...Tags: SUVs and Crossovers, Manufacturing and Engineering, Automotive Equipment
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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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