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Biography of Robert Downey Junior

Robert John Downey Junior was born in New York on April 4, 1965. He was born into a
family that worked in the film industry, and he was the second of two children. His father,
Robert Downey Sr. was an independent film director, and his mother, Elsie Ford was an
actress. Robert's first foray into the world of cinema was when he debuted at the age of 5 in
his first film in the 1970 film "Pound" directed by his father.
Growing up, Robert attended the Stagedoor Manor Performing Arts Training Center in New
York, then he moved to California and attended Santa Monica High School, then dropped
out and wanted to focus on being an artist.
Then when Robert reached the age of 20, he got a role on the television show "Saturday
Night Live". But not long after he was accepted he was fired. Iao un tried to play in a few
more films such as the films "Tuff Turf", "Chances Are", "Air America". In 1992, he played
Charlie Chaplin in the 1992 film "Chaplin," for which he won the Best Actor Oscar.
In 1996 – 2001 Robert was caught due to falling and using illegal drugs and he underwent
rehabilitation. In addition to being caught for drug use, he was also caught for the use of
illegal weapons. After going in and out of prison, he finally wanted to change himself for the
better.
Then in 2007 Robert was offered to play Tony Stark who was also Iron Man in the film "Iron
Man". From there, his name rose and got many film casting offers ranging from the film
"Sherlock Holmes" and continuing the films "Iron Man 2" and "Avenger".

Why do you choose that person?


Because I think he really inspires me that all the targets we pursue can be achieved if we are
optimistic and stick to achieving and achieving those goals

What are good characters of that person that you want to apply in your life?
The character that I want to emulate is optimism, fighting spirit, and not giving up in
achieving dreams with all the challenges that lie ahead

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