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How Old is Robert Downey Jr.?
Hollywood actor (Iron Man) — live age, birthday and a short biography.
61 years old
Born April 4, 1965 · 61 years, 6 months, 2 days
Quick biography
Robert Downey Jr. was born on April 4, 1965, in New York City. A child actor from a film family, he earned critical acclaim in the 1990s — including an Oscar nomination for playing Charlie Chaplin in Chaplin (1992) — before personal struggles interrupted his career.
His comeback is one of Hollywood’s great stories: cast as Tony Stark in Iron Man (2008), he launched the Marvel Cinematic Universe and became one of the world’s highest-paid actors over the next decade of Avengers films.
Career highlights
- ✦1992 — Earns an Oscar nomination for Chaplin.
- ✦2008 — Iron Man launches the Marvel Cinematic Universe and his comeback.
- ✦2012–2019 — Stars in four Avengers films as Tony Stark.
- ✦2023 — Plays Lewis Strauss in Oppenheimer.
- ✦2024 — Wins the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Personal life in brief
Downey is married to producer Susan Downey, with whom he runs the production company Team Downey.
Legacy & influence
In 2024 he completed the arc by winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for playing Lewis Strauss in Oppenheimer, proving his dramatic range beyond the superhero suit.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Robert Downey Jr.?
Robert Downey Jr. was born on April 4, 1965. His live age in years, months and days is shown on this page and updates automatically.
Did Robert Downey Jr. win an Oscar?
Yes — he won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2024 for playing Lewis Strauss in Oppenheimer.
What role made Robert Downey Jr. famous again?
Playing Tony Stark / Iron Man from 2008 launched his comeback and the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Was Robert Downey Jr. nominated for Chaplin?
Yes — he received his first Oscar nomination in 1993 for Best Actor for Chaplin (1992).
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