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

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Robert Downey Jr. is an American actor, producer and musician. Robert Downey Jr. gained peak popularity after the release of the film Iron Man, as well as subsequent films of the Marvel cinematic universe such as Incredible Hulk, The Avengers, The Avengers: Age of Ultron, Captain America: Civil War, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame. And also everyone knows such films with the participation of Robert Downey Jr. as Soapdish, Air America, Chaplin, Natural Born Killers, The Singing Detective, Sherlock Holmes, The Judge, Dolittle, Oppenheimer and many others. How does Robert Downey Jr. live? Who helped Robert Downey Jr. become an actor? How did Robert Downey Jr. get rid of addiction? This is the Biographer channel! In our video today, we will tell you the full biography of Robert Downey Jr. and answer all questions concerning the personal life, career and life path of Robert Downey Jr. Get comfortable and watch the full biography of Robert Downey Jr.!
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00:00 - Intro
00:41 - Interesting childhood
05:11 - Talented actor in failed films
19:00 - To the bottom and back
41:03 - I am Iron man
56:42 - Who is he without the iron suit?
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@ItsBiographer 5 днів тому

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@louchat333 9 місяців тому

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

@suebrubaker6182 9 місяців тому

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

@josephb3193 9 місяців тому

Poor Robert, he must be in misery with all those millions of dollars to spend. It's simply terrible.

@esterhudson5104 9 місяців тому

Yup. Didn’t think he’d make it…

@DejaVuSept11 9 місяців тому

@@josephb3193of course you’re one of those that believe money makes ppl happy… I’ll say he deserves it after all he went through and overcame

@DejaVuSept11 9 місяців тому

He was a star regardless!

@chitskirits 9 місяців тому

Do you know Iron man is a cartoon character? You don't need to do any acting to be Iron Man you just have to read the comic book that basically is for children between 5 to 12 years old, unfortunately, this genre of movie is another sign of our decaying western culture

@fionabarber784 8 місяців тому

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.

@jeankroeber2481 Місяць тому

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.

@EndingSimple 9 місяців тому

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

@stevelowe2647 3 місяці тому

Nobody knows the feeling better than Mel. Nevermind what his views, & despite the fact he claims to hate all English people (I'm English) I've always liked Mel Gubson because even when he relapsed, he always tried to beat his demons, & he reminds me of a rich, successful, much older, racist, anti-semitic, Australian version of me.

@doncicci9608 2 місяці тому

That was a good deed Mel did.

@leafyrox Місяць тому

I wonder if Mel knew that Robert is part Jewish. You would think that would make him more tolerant of people in general, but who knows.

@jonesy9035 9 місяців тому

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

@alanaronald244 9 місяців тому

Me too!

@Fiona2254 9 місяців тому

Me too

@auntheidi9389 9 місяців тому

Me three

@nicolarollinson4381 8 місяців тому

Quite possibly his best acting role ever. The fact that he wasn't awarded is beyond comprehension

@twistoffate4791 5 місяців тому

Me four.

@mtipton8710 9 місяців тому

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!

@jahgirl8647 9 місяців тому

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.

@barbarahallowell2613 7 місяців тому

Great movie, great book. Jamie Gertz needs some love for less than zero as well as The Bangles for the Best Cover Song EVER❤😊❤

@kathywebb7943 7 місяців тому

???????

@jahgirl8647 7 місяців тому

@@kathywebb7943 what are you questioning?

@vikkibrown2023 6 місяців тому

@jahgirl8647~I hear ya and I totally agree~~Especially the part of the entertainment industry being corrupt~~It always was so sad to say~~My son lived in California for about 20 years~~He told my some stories that just blew me away~~He was in computers and worked for many corporations designing websites, making new programs for various companies in southern California~~He live mostly in hotels, motels, small apartments because when he finished a job he'd move closer for the next job which can take anywhere from 2 weeks to 3 months~~On the side he wrote fantastic screenplays~~That's what he really wanted to do~~He met up with some producers, etc. and they loved his work~~To make a long story short, many used his work and when it became famous they took all the credits so my son was being used and his name was never mentioned~~I tried to warn him how corrupt it was and to watch out for all the phony people he would meet out there~~He was devastated~~He said people were so vile out there~~My son is a sweetheart and all the places he worked for people were just stuck up and nasty~~Enough is enough and he moved to Ohio and loves it~~He said people are so friendly~~Getting back to Robert, I always adored him~~Then the drugs and arrests just killed me~~But I always knew he'd be fine unlike poor Matthew Perry~~I'm still blown away by his passing~~He tried all his life to get clean but it just wasn't meant to be I guess~~I just don't understand why he couldn't be helped~~So very very sad~~R.I.P. Funny man Matthew Perry~~I know you're alright now~~Whatever demons he was carrying for so long are finally gone~~Now he will live in eternal peace~~😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨💖💖💖

@kimbadull6448 5 місяців тому

Wow. Bday 11/21/63. Trying to get out of the crazy state of ca.

@GirlfriendNinja 7 місяців тому

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!

@lesliewoolnough7871 3 місяці тому

That is wonderful that you prayed for him , kindness rules 😊

@ebierekoroye2327 Місяць тому

Thank you very much. .

@darksister6661 9 місяців тому

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.

@vaskylark 6 місяців тому

I have to disagree. To all of us Gen X'ers who he was always a movie God to us, we all knew he was better than most of Hollywood which is why we pulled for him when he went through all the addictions and was seen on the News in court...Again. We all pulled for him and nobody had a bad word to say about him, at least in my generation. I knew he'd make it, I really did. We are the latch key generation and survivors.

@melcraig9855 10 місяців тому

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

@vickilawrence7207 9 місяців тому

He's always been a favorite actor of mine! I adore him

@AmandathePandaBooks 9 місяців тому

A real genius! Geniuses are always strange, because they function on a higher plane. They are always "out there"!

@AmandathePandaBooks 9 місяців тому

Also loved him in Sherlock Holmes!

@JerseyLynne 9 місяців тому

⁰ in 71 years of living I've never had a crust on an actor until Robert Downey Jr.

@carstenhansen5757 9 місяців тому

hard with a parent that can't show love and even less tell your child, he/she is loved.

@jeannie341 2 місяці тому

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!

@user-tn8kq8ri3r 7 місяців тому

The Judge is the most underrated film in history.

@ambition112 9 місяців тому

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 by Tammy AI

@telemachus7732 9 місяців тому

He is the most personable actor I’ve seen in a long, long time.

@marynelson4445 9 місяців тому

He helped Johnny Depp to get off the drugs

@angelainfante5469 9 місяців тому

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.

@diana0620 9 місяців тому

I will check it out

@michaeld.williamsiii9026 5 місяців тому

✨🎬💫 I absolutely agree, it’s one of the films with RDJ that made me a fan of his acting. As a young millennial I didn’t see many of his earlier acting roles as I was born in the late eighties. The Judge also made me weep as someone who loss my dad & recently not too long ago my beloved adopted mom. 😥💔😢 I connected to the story of The Judge in someway it was the first film of Robert Duvall I’ve also seen. A moving story, film, & ending credits song from Willie Nelson. ❤️‍🩹🙏🏾😢 I miss my beloved father, so much as an adoptee I never got to truly bond with him fully but he tried to be there. As much as he could, opposite from the women whom brought me into this world.💔 My beloved adopted mom will always be the mom I never had her absence hurts deeply along with other losses & being parentless…😔😢😔 Nevertheless best wishes to Robert Downey continuously.🧡

@user-hx6ye4jq1n 9 місяців тому

Even in the midst of his addictions, RDJ’s sheer talent shown through

@jodibraun6383 8 місяців тому

And his incredible drive.

@mrsmacca126 Місяць тому

SHONE

@LordofSyn 10 місяців тому

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.

@cherylhughes7417 9 місяців тому

He became Chaplin! I'll never forget how wonderful he is in that film.

@judyplimpton9583 8 місяців тому

What a awful life for a kid and what a awful father

@tubabozkurt5725 2 місяці тому

ujkhıoqodly😮😮😮😮

@susanmartin3762 9 місяців тому

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

@susanmartin3762 Місяць тому

@@tallyg7483 🙃

@shellydehart8217 9 місяців тому

Fascinating auto biography of Robert Downy Jr. I had no idea he was a singer either. I’m happy for him n his success.♥️

@ScreeFi440 9 місяців тому

Technically it's a biography - the "auto" gets applied if Robert Downey Jr had written/produced the biography. 😊

@ds_the_rn 9 місяців тому

My hell do I love RDJ. I’m just smitten. I love that Mel Gibson always stood up for him. PS: it’s “Grennich,” not Gren-witch when pronouncing, “Greenwich.” It’s also Sib-ill Shepherd. Marisa Toe-May is an Oscar winner, so put some respect on her name! Just little things that took me out of this otherwise good biography. I do love “Back to School.” Such a fun movie! 😂

@marciehrhart 8 місяців тому

THANK YOU! I also heard him say "Eh-bert". And it's Warren "Bay-tee" right? Not bee-tee?

@kalonicamcquesten692 3 місяці тому

I hesitate to tell the vast abyss of the Internet (whether AI-mining or foreign psyops) these secrets. I feel like I need to preserve all possible US mysteries, like how spies identified each other with baseball trivia during WWII! But I really wanna watch this because I’ve been in love with RDJ since 1998 Details. Aaaach!

@Gary_Le_Strange 3 місяці тому

this is exactly why I choose to bail out of so many videos here. If you are a real person who took the time to put together what are often times hundreds of video clips & transitions, then FFS, take the time to learn correct pronunciations and narrate it with a real human voice.

@24get24give Місяць тому

thanks for this, I felt the same way!

@jenn2115 Місяць тому

I was going to comment on the same pronounciations; incredibly unprofessional.

@belinda1443 9 місяців тому

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!

@stepheniecollins8274 9 місяців тому

I just watch Rogan interview with this guy. He's one of my all time favorites, and it shocks me that it took Iron Man to to justify his talent ! Less than Zero is one of all time cult classics! Have you seen him play Chaplin? He's and outstanding Actor! ❤ this guy!

@debtheguest3109 10 місяців тому

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

@AmandathePandaBooks 9 місяців тому

I love his stoic dead pan sense of humor! Makes me laugh every time

@LiveLetDie 9 місяців тому

32:20 Nobody, including RDJ, is ever fully cured of their addictions, its a daily struggle and a lifetime commitment

@joshuawaltz9484 9 місяців тому

Always and will be a fan of Robert Downey Jr. So many great movies.

@MayheM_72 2 місяці тому

I was always a fan of his performances, but his life was a train wreck! I'm so glad he has gotten his life together and made such a powerful comeback! I really hope he continues to live, clean and sober for many years to come, blessing the screen with his talent!

@KimberlyBishh 9 місяців тому

His story has been around forever but I'm extremely happy that he turned it around to life on his terms, it was hard to watch him self destruct but honestly, understandable

@HANNAHLUMERIA-it5rw 9 місяців тому

Processing not sold destructing

@GygaxGirl 9 місяців тому

I've always enjoyed his acting. I was concerned about his addictions when I heard about them. While watching Less Than Zero, I sobbed my heart out, knowing his life couldn't be much different according to all the news reports at the time. I'm so glad he turned his life around. He's now my children's favorite actor as well as mine thanks to Iron Man and Sherlock.

@Fiona2254 9 місяців тому

@@GygaxGirlyeah I had the same thoughts when I watched his portrayal in Less Than Zero. It was sad every time he was in the news naked, out of his mind. It’s always good to see someone get up and get their lives together.

@karenhammond7690 8 місяців тому

Yes that was pretty sad

@karenhammond7690 8 місяців тому

Yes it was, I CRIED MY EYES OUT

@howdydocowgirlcowgirl181 7 місяців тому

Robert Downey Jr is one of the few truly great big stars who deserves respect

@gabby8388 7 місяців тому

RDJ is one of the best and I hope to see Sherlock Holmes 3 soon.

@sarahdulas1047 9 місяців тому

WOUNDER BOYS is a very underrated forgotten movie he was in with Michael Douglas, Toby Maguire, Francis McDermott, and Katie Holmes. It came out in 2000. Look it up its awesome.

@karenc2192 9 місяців тому

He's such a great actor and seems to be a good person. So glad he is doing well again. God bless him and his family.

@SlumberSluggASMR 4 місяці тому

So glad he came through the 💩 alive & well. He’s been a favorite of mine since the 80’s. His movie “The Judge” is one of my top 3 of his. I personally think he’s always been a phenomenal actor. It doesn’t matter how bad an actual movie is, the one shining light in that movie will definitely be him.

@joanjulia53 Місяць тому

LOVE HOW HE WALKED OFF THE SET WITH THAT REPORTER...SHOWS GREAT INTEGRITY...❤❤

@rachelleenderle1326 9 місяців тому

Talented man before sobriety and after he is unstoppable!

@StevenSmith-br5tb 9 місяців тому

From substance abuser to anchoring huge blockbuster movie franchises and pulling off amazing performances like the one he turned in for Oppenheimer. Amazing and inspirational!

@kenb735 9 місяців тому

You have a wonderful, engaging style and have made an in-depth biography of one of my favorite actors. One of the times Downey, Jr relapsed & was led into court in prison orange, the judge asked why he kept using drugs despite the serious repercussions. Robert quietly & flatly said, “Judge, that’s just what addicts do.” The only disquieting aspect of this clip is the mispronunciation of names: Greenwich is “gren-itch” not “green-witch”; Cybill Shepherd is “si-bel” not “seye-bel”; Marisa Tomei is “toe-may” not “toe-my” (although you do pronounce it correctly towards the end). And Robert Ebert is “ee-bert” not “ebb-bert”. It’s pretty jarring in an otherwise excellent clip. I learned a lot from this. Thanks!

@manipool 9 місяців тому

So irritating...not bothering to do his homework.

@loopshackr 9 місяців тому

The robot narrator of this cut-and-paste production is poorly trained. Don't be annoyed... in a few years they'll be able to use anyone's voice, dead or alive, that they can get a recording of, and you'll never know if it's real. (That's why actors and screenwriters are on strike.)

@rasten79 9 місяців тому

@@loopshackr I was wondering if this was even a real person, considering the mispronounced names of well-known people. I could understand if it were someone from another country where English is not their first language, but that wasn't the case here. The only thing that threw me off was when he whispered at one point. If it's a computer-generated voice, it sounds pretty good. However, one would expect them to fix such simple issues, and the uploader could have reviewed and edited the text before posting to ensure the voice pronounced all the names correctly. If it’s a real voice, he should have researched the correct pronunciation of those names. Regardless of whether it's a real or robotic voice, it's lazy not to address something easily correctable before uploading. The video was good, but the mispronunciations kind of ruin it. Makes me wonder if it was done on purpose too.

@user-du1ln3vp5u 3 місяці тому

Yes, I too noted the mispronunciation of proper names. For such an otherwise good biography, such errors jump out at you.

@PJ-ku5lp Місяць тому

AI voiceover

@daveschmidt9230 9 місяців тому

I enjoyed this biography just a suggestion do some research on the correct pronunciation of the actors names like Marisa Tomei is Tomay not Tomeye just fyi keep up the good work I really do enjoy your work thank you

@IamKimsational 9 місяців тому

I'm shocked that there have not been more likes of this brilliant "replay" of Robert Downey, Jr.'s life/career. I've watched every one of his movies and have loved them all. There, perhaps, are actors who are as talented, but it's hard to see how one could be better. He's hilarious, along with being eccentric and serious, and I always look forward to his movies or projects with Team Downey. Again, you did such a fantastic job on this video. Thank you for not glossing over anything, but also for not being unkind. That's terribly important to me. I loved it.

@AmandathePandaBooks 9 місяців тому

His sense of delivery and humor is the best! You never know when he will zing you!!

@ritausi4425 9 місяців тому

😊😊😊p p To B ❤t try’s by

@24get24give Місяць тому

he's also always seemed very intelligent and kind-hearted to me along with all of that

@IamKimsational Місяць тому

@@24get24give I agree! :)

@lilwil-ns3uo 9 місяців тому

I admire Robert's comeback. Such a hard thing to have an addiction like drugs from childhood. Sushi Levin really helped him stay on track. Love is so powerful. I loved him in Chaplin and some others that were"flops". But Ironman was. Huge!!! I've lived his acting ever since.

@AmandathePandaBooks 9 місяців тому

I remember Chaplin and saw it in the theater, and other times in tv. Theaters were filled!! I don't remember chaplain being a flop.

@dianeluke2256 9 місяців тому

The Judge was wonderful. His acting is extraordinary in everything he does, but this one captured the father/son relationship like no other.

@maritzasimmons1649 9 місяців тому

I’ve I always love Robert Downey, Jr., and I am happy that he is doing so well. I think in a way I was always rooting for him. I was always a friend and I never stop being one! But for some reason, he captured my heart, and I always prayed that he would make it through. Good for you Robert, and God bless you for the wonderful things you are doing for this world now.

@michelelyons9410 9 місяців тому

Robert has had a very rough life. He is an incredibly talented actor who brought Tony Stark and Iron Man to vivid life, as well as so many other fine performances. He deserves peace and prosperity for the rest of his life, and I hope he gets it.

@advanceddarkness3 4 місяці тому

Glad he turned his life around, but to call it a "rough life" is quite a stretch. More like an entitled life, with bad decisions.

@vivirosae 2 місяці тому

@@advanceddarkness3 he was first given drugs by his father when he was 6 years old and has been addicted since childhood, i think it's very unfair to call that "an entitled life, with bad decisions"

@pennyburns4425 7 місяців тому

He really should have got the Oscar for 'Chaplin' - it was an absolutely stunning portrayal.

@MsOscara 8 місяців тому

The first time I became aware of Robert Downey Jr. was when I saw him in "Chances Are". At that time, he reminded me of a young Tony Curtis in both looks and acting style. I've been impressed by his work ever since and am so glad his addictions didn't wind up killing him. Despite his joining the Marvel franchise, I have a feeling there's still one more great role (after "Chaplin") waiting for him.

@user-du1ln3vp5u 3 місяці тому

Yes, I loved Heart and Souls, as well as Chances Are. He was so charmingly talented in those early movies. I just love him.

@ADAMSIXTIES 9 місяців тому

There are a few giveaways that this is an AI created video. None so obvious as 12:20 "Cybele Shepherd" (Siy-bel?) 22:30 Roger "E"bert. 32:55 "Val Kimmer"

@margiem5173 Місяць тому

17:56 Also Marisa Tomei. I had to Stop watching this video, the butchering of actors’ names really got to me… Ughhhhhh I can’t keep watching…. 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

@KevinLockamy 10 місяців тому

48:00 I've seen this 'interview' before, I give Robert praise for not punching the obnoxious prick thru the wall. Robert gave him several chances, saying that it was a difficult subject and could they just discuses the film, and jerk made it painfully clear that Downey's past was all he came prepared for.

@sandyn3384 9 місяців тому

How insensitive and rude of that interviewer. Robert is such a sweet guy and didn't deserve that. Wanted to gutpunch that pr!ck myself.

@livingauthenticallyonmyownterm 9 місяців тому

Nothing can stop Robert whether in his personal life or acting. His tenacity, work ethic, how great of an actor he is, his professionalism, his strength, among other great traits he posses, helped him continue doing more films, even when the films he was in when he started out we’re less than stellar. That is absolutely incredible! Most actors would have given up at a few movies not turning out, but he valiantly fought over and over again doing his utmost best in a movie, while trying to get clean and sober. This strong, loving, caring man turned his life around, and when he sang Elton John’s song, I played it over and over again because Robert had come from the ashes and rose back to the top. I cried and cried because he had done it. He got sober and clean, and that is not easy, not even a little. I know firsthand. I’m so proud of RObert for showing the world what he’s made of, how he can work on a film while fighting his demons, bring IronMan to life and into the Marvel universe, and make him a legend. In my eyes, Robert is my hero for all the good he’s done in his life and continues to do so. I hold you in high regard and love you very much Robert! I’m so glad you’re here and fought your way back for people to trust you again. ❤✨🤟🏽♥️

@islewait6107 9 місяців тому

Robert is a very fine example of what an over-comer is. TY Robert; "what we do in this life echoes in eternity. "🎉❤✨️👏✍️🤳

@deborahklinlger8565 8 місяців тому

RDJ truly an inspiration to many actors & non actors alike!!!! I first found him in the film Heart & Souls & then Iron man & The judge. Wonderfully talented & a survivor of substance abuse on the road of recovery a life long battle to stay healthy & sober & clean!!!! I'm so glad he stayed on that road with a marriage & a family & success in a very difficult career choice when one is with addiction battles 👏. Wishing u continued 🙌 success!!!!!! BRAVO ROBERT!!!!

@24get24give Місяць тому

I am curious about his relationship with his father who put him on that road, had to have been a hard thing to forgive, though necessary

@debisybesma5855 10 місяців тому

glad robert made it.....overcoming ALL odds is a beautiful thing! even more so if it's ourselves.

@shintaroiwata1778 9 місяців тому

Bro, you need so much more recognition, I can't say in words how much I enjoy these videos

@char4him99 9 місяців тому

Will there ever be a time when his past isn't brought up? We get to change our lives and move on. Through what must have been very hard times, he has fixed his life, his career and seems like he is in a very good place right now! Let's move forward too. I wish him good health and the best happiest life he deserves!

@24get24give Місяць тому

to answer your question, sadly no, in our so-called culture we love a good come-from-behind or rise-from-the-ashes story, but we'll never let you forget those ashes or how far back you started' even any Elvis story will always begin with "born dirt poor in a shack in Tennessee"

@kathleenmoore5877 9 місяців тому

Love this man Also. I feel he is one of the bravest men in Hollywood. He is a Survivor with a ❤️ and Love's his family. A Good Man. Blessings to you Robert.

@mariamarti5895 9 місяців тому

Robert is an excellent actor. He should be in more movies. He is a natural to the movies. 🎉

@celticeyesmorriganrising929 9 місяців тому

RDJ is the epitome of genuine talent, and truth. I love him, he is transparent with his pain and that's what the universe reacts to undenied truth is the key to true humbled humility.

@twistoffate4791 5 місяців тому

What a dream it was for me for Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law and Rachel McAdams to be combined with a Sherlock Holmes project. I would eagerly watch that dream scenario over and over.

@thatgirlinokc3975 7 місяців тому

So glad he survived. There were more obstacles in his way, more than most actors. And he’s proof the future is unknown, but can be brilliant

@dasupertramp5855 10 місяців тому

His initial arrests in 1996 happened a few weeks after his wife left with their son, a bit of context that always gets left out. In an interview back in the mid 90's, Robert referred to Indio as his " anchor to reality". When he lost his wife and son, he fell apart. He served 6 months in LA county jail, 15 months at Corcoran State prison.

@karmaandgod390 10 місяців тому

He has been in a lot of movies , less than zero , restoration, natural born killers , kiss kiss bang bang , zodiac , the judge , heart and souls ,the soloist , tropic thunder for which ge was again nominated for Oscar and no doubt Sherlock Holmes were some great performances and also did a lot of supporting roles in many movies. Did chaplin and won Bafta and was nominated for Oscar. when he was struggling with finding roles, he went to do a tv show called ally mcbeal and won Sag and golden globe for just a season in ally mcbeal. He had a lot of potential but wasn't given lead roles with good directors. Did iron man which is arguably the best superhero portrayal of all times. And now thanks to mcu he is now in a nolan movie which could not have been possible if he didn't do iron man coz iron man made him world wide Star. Looking at his carrer arc , it's the one of the best.

@speedracer1945 9 місяців тому

What was the film he made with Woody Harrison and others on a real created cartoon that was based on Phillip K Dick sci fi on paranoia. I cant think of the title can you help me ??

@karmaandgod390 9 місяців тому

@@speedracer1945 a scanner darkly

@cobrakaicyberdon 9 місяців тому

@@speedracer1945I think it's called a scanner darkly. I'm sure 🤔 Keanu reeves was ALSO in it. ✌️😎

@woodworkingandepoxy643 9 місяців тому

He was already a world wide star. It wasn't much that he wasn't offered lead roles as it was his addiction and reputation caused so many studios to not want to risk working with him

@judyplimpton9583 8 місяців тому

I loved him in Sherlock

@tamelatibbitts7731 9 місяців тому

You are incorrect about air America. The part that Rober had was written for Mel. Mel offered it to him to save his career because he couldn't get insured on a film because of his drug use. Mel gave him advice about how to face his drug addiction.

@robinharris4247 6 місяців тому

Just love Robert Downey Jr. Quirky and hilarious!!! I love to see his interviews.

@terireed3740 9 місяців тому

Good for him. I'm especially glad of three things: He overcame his addiction He married someone with whom they've loved each other and created a beautiful life and family. He helped his son with a specialist rather than leaving him to suffer his addiction for years to come. Unfortunately it doesn't always take the first time around. Wishing the best and sending positive thoughts .

@mlight7402 9 місяців тому

I typically don't follow actor's life stories and watched this because of something I saw in his eyes in the Avengers. This explains a lot. Thank you.

@JM-vj7we 9 місяців тому

Same here!

@beverlyledbetter4906 7 місяців тому

I enjoyed that movie 1969. I have it on DVD!😐

@johnsayles967 7 місяців тому

I must say that I’m so glad I ran across this. Mr. Downey is probably one of my favorite actors just because I know his story of abuse and I’ve always routed for him him to get better and I’ve watched just about all of his movies all the way through and that’s tough these days.

@donnadees1971 Місяць тому

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

@sharongreen2152 9 місяців тому

Robert Downey Jr. wouldn't be the man he is today had his past been any different, had the people in his life been any different. Because of those people and his past, he is the wonderful person that is loved so much by his family, fans, and friends. The best thing about him that I like is, he knows it.

@pixels2u 9 місяців тому

“Green Witch Village,” “Sighbell Shepherd” 😂

@iluvrolaz 9 місяців тому

Heart n souls is so underrated!!!! My fave downey jr movie!

@lindajett4636 9 місяців тому

I really was happy when Robert finally got sober for good. I’ve always enjoy his acting. But the best thing about him is his eyes, they tell all!

@andreaberryhill6654 9 місяців тому

What a fantastic story! I loved learning this about Mr. Downey- healing, grace, appreciation. Thank you for sharing.

@michaelstaunton1632 10 місяців тому

What a story of ups & downs

@agathacccc2710 8 місяців тому

He’ll get that Oscar this year I hope. He was incredible in Oppenheimer.

@DawnDavidson 9 місяців тому

I loved him in the Sherlock films. I didn’t remember he was in Ally McBeal. I watched that series pretty regularly, recording it to watch in the wee hours of the morning while I nursed my daughter. 😂 I’m glad he was able to recover and return to the screen to give us Iron Man in so many worthwhile, fun, and successful films. I’ll need to check out a couple of the less-well-known films. Thanks for the great biography.

@dennistravers8392 9 місяців тому

It's pronounced NAY, of French origin. Spelled NEE, meaning "former/formally".

@leonardstilwell1894 10 місяців тому

Love your videos, but you've seriously got to do something about the pronunciations. Getting all the names right will enhance your excellent production values even more!

@joanjulia53 Місяць тому

He has a unique voice...love all his films....happy for his life now. thank you Mr. Downey...you are so real and we need this today...truth matters....God bless you. Joan in Ohio

@zeeah4088 9 місяців тому

Even though watched some of his earlier movies in 80s & 90s - fell in love with him really from Ally McBeal and loved him ever since. He is an amazing person, a superb sector and his own life story would make a great movie!!

@brookesolms3278 9 місяців тому

Phenomenal person and actor. I knew his uncle. Rest in peace, Jim.

@gabrielhall9099 10 місяців тому

Can you do a Full Biography of Liam Neeson??

@ginabasnuh2341 6 місяців тому

Having said that, Julian in "Less Than Zero" is his most brilliant role to me. ❤❤❤

@BruceWall-gv4up 5 місяців тому

Yea,. No. overacting. there,. just. solid. work.

@melissafountain2757 8 місяців тому

A man who knows how to tell a story. I have no idea why this documentary says that certain films have "failed." Probably because "the market" does not get it. This man can tell a story and can act it out well.

@sharonsocoloski5485 10 місяців тому

He looks just like, his father. I will miss, "Ironman!"

@dustmaker1000 7 місяців тому

This is a fantastic biography. I don’t normally like this kind of stuff and I always understood that Iron Man rejuvenated his career. Because of this video, I understand I was only partially correct. This is extraordinarily well put together and does a very good job showing his failures as well as his triumphs. Yes, I understand it is all from the perspective that he is a success, but I believe it. Just like Tony Stark, Robert Downey Jr. Is a larger than life, flawed human, who has embraced his strengths and succeeded beyond all possible expectations.

@user-rv5ud7lk9y 8 місяців тому

He is more beloved, than he knows! I hope he is happy in all that he does.

@averygordon5334 7 місяців тому

First time I saw him in the early 80's, I knew he could be a great serious actor - and I told him so. He'd been joking around, and suddenly he dropped all that and asked if I was serious. I was. He asked if I knew the book Less Than Zero. I had. He told me he'd been offered the lead. I told him he should take it. I should've been a casting director!

@judes1948 10 місяців тому

Very interesting, however the narrator might want to learn how to pronounce the names of famous people correctly. 😊

@Auditgod 10 місяців тому

I think it is an AI reading a script.

@judes1948 10 місяців тому

@@Auditgod Never thought of that. Well then, they need to program their Al better pronunciation. Ha!

@TheDinoDump 10 місяців тому

Not AI, creators just ddont give a shit. mispronounce names all the time

@pagemastrogiovanni9195 9 місяців тому

@judyarchdekun-smith818 I said the exact same thing. Outstanding video but I cringed at the mispronounciation of so many actors' names.

@LaurieAboardMarVida 9 місяців тому

Yes, good points. Human or AI…

@jennigee51 10 місяців тому

That was fascinating, he pulled himself up by his bootstraps, I really admire him! As for you dear narrator, Cybil is not pronounced Sigh-bil, it’s pronounced sibil (as in siblings)

@MishLaRue 9 місяців тому

Glad you corrected the name because this made me crazy when I heard the boo-boo. I mean, it's not like Miss Shepherd is 400 years old and we don't know how to pronounce her name. Sheesh!

@windermere2330 9 місяців тому

The narrator also mispronounces Greenwich Village & Warren Beatty. No big deal though. Perhaps English is not his first language.

@brendano5440 8 місяців тому

Wow. I grew up with his movies. He really came full circle and I could not be happier for him and his family..

@DeborahMask-ec8yj 9 місяців тому

He is one of my favorite all time actors I love his movies especially the Sherlock Holmes movies and Due Date and Tropic Thurder

@eugeniedenardis8956 9 місяців тому

33K views and only 807 likes!!!! Come on people, show some love and respect for all the great work!

@unicornL 9 місяців тому

He was always charismatic no matter what role he played

@eddiegreen72323 9 місяців тому

This man is a true meaning of not giving up keep on pushing threw

@eleanor8002 5 місяців тому

Gifted guy and tenacious to have come through chaotic early life and achieve so much in spite of it all + probably more important than all his achievements, he seems to be a really nice guy with a heart.

@thenextbondvillainklaussch3266 9 місяців тому

Before i watch this , from what ive heard, we have 'Sir Elton John', and 'Mel Gibson' to thank for helping RDJ getting off drugs and back into film, and then being probably the most iconic role of the last 20 years. Sir Elton (being the best friend a person could have) helped him through his rehab and then put him in his music video "I want Love" ukposts.info/have/v-deo/rZaTma6eh6-Wq4U.html - link here. And then Mel Gibson personally ponying up the insurance money for him to be on set of his movie (sorry forgot the movie, doing this on the fly) to get him a role , and back into film , and back to the RDJ we see today. So When you say thank god for RDJ as Iron man building the start of the MCU , also thank Sir Elton John , and Mel Gibson. 🙏❤ Wish i had friends like those guys!

@Isabella-nh5dm 6 місяців тому

Yes. He had people that helped him. Plenty of people have had that in their lives. Ultimately, he is the only person who made him drug free. The others assisted him in returning to his career as an actor. I agree, no small thing.

@catspaw3092 9 місяців тому

Robert has come a long way & one of the few actors who beat his drug addiction to become one of the best actors in Hollywood I wish the best for him. The older he gets the better looking he gets I never watched his movies when he as younger it was only when Iron Man came out I took notice & was like "Who is this? Damn he's fine turns out it was the guy from "The Brat Pack."

@msdixieblues 9 місяців тому

Robert's performance in the Elton John video was amazing and Elton gave him a job when no one else would do that.

@maryannmccubbin264 9 місяців тому

So glad he is happy and doing well. I love Perry Mason and hope it will continue. So good!

@heidistanton4583 9 місяців тому

I've always loved him ❤ Happy he's doing well .

@zxy78267 9 місяців тому

Robert Downey Jr has been one of my favorite actors since "Less Than Zero." I hated the ending because it made me cry every time I watched it, but still loved the movie. I was really sad when his addiction problems came to light, because I had family members who also struggled with addiction. Two of them died. The grief is still hard to manage, even though years have passed. One of my family members conquered their addiction and is doing really well. I'm happy that Robert has done so well, because I think he is one of the best actors of our time.