5 Facts about Rober Downey Jr.

Being the son of movie director Robert Downey Sr. and actress Elsie Downey, acting runs in Downey’s veins. His first appearance on screen was as a puppy in his father’s film Pound in 1970.

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When he was 17, Robert Downey Jr. dropped out of Santa Monica High School in California to pursue a future in acting.

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Growing up, Robert Downey Junior’s family constantly relocated all over the world as a result of his father’s work.

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It has been reported that Robert Downey Sr. introduced his son to the world of drugs when he was only eight years old.

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In 1992, Robert Downey Jr. starred in Chaplin which was one of his greatest performances to date.

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