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Robert Downey Jr., born April 4, 1965, is a veteran actor, who’s been in the spotlight since childhood. The LA native was raised in Hollywood, as the son of actor/filmmaker Robert John Downey. His first role was at 5 years old, but he really made his mark as a member of the ‘Brat Pack’ in the 80s, appearing in ‘Weird Science’ (1985) and ‘Less Than Zero’ (1987). He would go on to earn an Oscar nod for playing Charlie Chaplin in 1992.

He endured a very public battle with substance abuse from the mid 90s to early 2000s. RDJ served a year in California state prison in 2000. Several more arrests would follow until he got clean and sober in 2003. Ready to work again, R.D.J. would be introduced to a new generation as Iron Man AKA Tony Stark in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, appearing in 10 of the superhero films.

Take a look at the life of Robert Downey Jr., from his young years to now.

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Robert Downey Jr. Then & Now: Photos

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Robert Downey Jr. In 1985

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‘Less Than Zero’

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Robert Downey Jr. In 1990

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‘Chaplin’

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‘Restoration’

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Robert Downey Jr. & Calista Flockhart

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‘Kiss Kiss Bang Bang’

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Robert Downey Jr. & Wife In 2005

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Robert Downey Jr. At The 2007 Oscars

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‘Tropic Thunder’

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‘Iron Man’

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‘Zodiac’

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‘Iron Man’

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Robert Downey Jr. & Catherine Keener

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‘Sherlock Holmes’

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Robert Downey Jr. At A Photo Call For ‘Iron Man 3’

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Robert Downey Jr. Gets A Handprint On Hollywood Blvd.

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Robert Downey Jr. At The Premiere Of ‘Dolittle’

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