The 80s - Robert Downey Jr #26: He has charisma by the bucket load!

**My Kind Of Crazy** · 04-10-2021, 07:12 PM

Robert Downey Jr. has evolved into one of the most respected actors in Hollywood. With an amazing list of credits to his name, he has managed to stay new and fresh even after over four decades in the business.
BIO
Downey was born April 4, 1965 in Manhattan, New York, the son of writer, director and filmographer Robert Downey Sr. and actress Elsie Downey (née Elsie Ann Ford). Robert's father is of half Lithuanian Jewish, one quarter Hungarian Jewish, and one quarter Irish, descent, while Robert's mother was of English, Scottish, German, and Swiss-German ancestry. Robert and his sister Allyson were immersed in film and the performing arts from a very young age, leading Downey Jr. to study at the Stagedoor Manor Performing Arts Training Center in upstate New York, before moving to California with his father following his parents' 1978 divorce. In 1982, he dropped out of Santa Monica High School to pursue acting full time. Downey Sr., himself a drug addict, exposed his son to drugs at a very early age, and Downey Jr. would go on to struggle with abuse for decades.

Downey Jr. made his debut as an actor at the age of five in the film Pound (1970), written and directed by his father, Robert Downey Sr.. He built his film repertoire throughout the 1980s and 1990s with roles in Tuff Turf (1985), Weird Science (1985), True Believer (1989), and Wonder Boys (2000) among many others. In 1992, Downey received an Academy Award nomination and won the BAFTA (British Academy Award) for Best Actor for his performance in the title role of Chaplin (1992). [see full bio here]

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**Melis** · 04-10-2021, 07:13 PM

Thank Jen

**My Kind Of Crazy** · 04-11-2021, 11:01 AM

you're welcome

**Melis** · 04-11-2021, 02:35 PM

cute title

**Melis** · 05-01-2021, 07:35 PM

**Barrybgb** · 05-02-2021, 08:44 AM

I wonder what movie they were talking about?

**Melis** · 05-02-2021, 12:36 PM

I believe they said it was the Ghostbusters premiere.

**Barrybgb** · 05-03-2021, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Melis (View Post)

I believe they said it was the Ghostbusters premiere.

I didn't think it was that long ago.

**Melis** · 05-03-2021, 07:13 PM

don't know

**My Kind Of Crazy** · 05-06-2021, 09:16 AM

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This is not news.
This is a terrible and shocking tragedy.
Jimmy Rich was in a fatal car accident at approx. 8pm yesterday. He was a brother, my right hand man, an uncle to our kids and beloved by all who experienced his singular character and wit.. our thoughts go to his relatives, friends, co-workers, and all the fans who knew him as the man who supported every step of my recovery, life and career..
Again, my condolences to his beautiful family, and the legacy of hope and redemption his life will continue to represent.

Peace Be Unto You.

he takes all of RDJ's IG photos.
so sorry to hear this about him.

**Melis** · 05-06-2021, 08:47 PM

how sad

**My Kind Of Crazy** · 05-07-2021, 12:04 PM

a lot of his MCU co stars also made posts saying how wonderful of a person he was and how much he will be missed. he wasnt just RDJ's assistant but a true friend to all of them.

**Melis** · 05-07-2021, 05:27 PM

Aww that's sad to hear

**My Kind Of Crazy** · 05-08-2021, 11:21 AM

yeah it was.

**Melis** · 05-08-2021, 01:21 PM

He must have been well loved.

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