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Robert Downey Jr.

Robert Downey Jr.

Acting·1965·119 films

Robert John Downey Jr. (born April 4, 1965) is an American actor. His films as a leading actor have grossed over $14.3 billion worldwide, making him one of the highest-grossing actors of all time. Downey was the highest-paid actor in the world annually from 2013 to 2015. Known for his versatility across roles, he is the recipient of various accolades, including an Academy Award, a Daytime Emmy Award, three Golden Globe Awards, and two British Academy Film Awards.

As Actor

The Avengers
The Avengers (2012)Tony Stark / Iron Man
Avengers: Infinity War
Avengers: Infinity War (2018)Tony Stark / Iron Man
Iron Man
Iron Man (2008)Tony Stark
Avengers: Endgame
Avengers: Endgame (2019)Tony Stark / Iron Man
Avengers: Age of Ultron
Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)Tony Stark / Iron Man
Captain America: Civil War
Captain America: Civil War (2016)Tony Stark / Iron Man
Iron Man 3
Iron Man 3 (2013)Tony Stark
Spider-Man: Homecoming
Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)Tony Stark / Iron Man
Iron Man 2
Iron Man 2 (2010)Tony Stark
Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes (2009)Sherlock Holmes
The Incredible Hulk
The Incredible Hulk (2008)Tony Stark (uncredited)
Oppenheimer
Oppenheimer (2023)Lewis Strauss
Zodiac
Zodiac (2007)Paul Avery
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011)Sherlock Holmes
The Nice Guys
The Nice Guys (2016)Sid Shattuck (uncredited)
Tropic Thunder
Tropic Thunder (2008)Kirk Lazarus
Due Date
Due Date (2010)Peter Highman
The Judge
The Judge (2014)Hank Palmer
Dolittle
Dolittle (2020)Dr. John Dolittle
Natural Born Killers
Natural Born Killers (1994)Wayne Gale
Chef
Chef (2014)Marvin
The Fantastic 4: First Steps
The Fantastic 4: First Steps (2025)Victor von Doom / Doctor Doom (uncredited)
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005)Harry Lockhart
Gothika
Gothika (2003)Pete Graham
A Scanner Darkly
A Scanner Darkly (2006)James Barris
U.S. Marshals
U.S. Marshals (1998)Royce
Weird Science
Weird Science (1985)Ian
Chaplin
Chaplin (1992)Charles Spencer Chaplin
Good Night, and Good Luck.
Good Night, and Good Luck. (2005)Joe Wershba
Bowfinger
Bowfinger (1999)Jerry Renfro
The Soloist
The Soloist (2009)Steve Lopez
Charlie Bartlett
Charlie Bartlett (2008)Nathan Gardner
Short Cuts
Short Cuts (1993)Bill Bush
Air America
Air America (1990)Billy Covington
Wonder Boys
Wonder Boys (2000)Terry Crabtree
Marvel One-Shot: The Consultant
Marvel One-Shot: The Consultant (2011)Tony Stark (archive footage)
The Shaggy Dog
The Shaggy Dog (2006)Dr. Kozak
Only You
Only You (1994)Peter Wright
Back to School
Back to School (1986)Derek
Heart and Souls
Heart and Souls (1993)Thomas Reilly
A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints
A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints (2006)Dito
Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus
Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus (2006)Lionel Sweeney
Less Than Zero
Less Than Zero (1987)Julian
Lucky You
Lucky You (2007)Telephone Jack
Chances Are
Chances Are (1989)Alex Finch
Soapdish
Soapdish (1991)David Seton Barnes
The Pick-up Artist
The Pick-up Artist (1987)Jack Jericho
In Dreams
In Dreams (1999)Vivian Thompson
Richard III
Richard III (1995)Earl Rivers
Home for the Holidays
Home for the Holidays (1995)Tommy Larson
Girls Just Want to Have Fun
Girls Just Want to Have Fun (1985)Punk Party Crasher (uncredited)
The Gingerbread Man
The Gingerbread Man (1998)Clyde Pell
Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe
Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe (2014)Self / Tony Stark / Iron Man
Eros
Eros (2004)Nick Penrose
Johnny Be Good
Johnny Be Good (1988)Leo Wiggins
The Singing Detective
The Singing Detective (2003)Dan Dark
Restoration
Restoration (1995)Robert Merivel
Tuff Turf
Tuff Turf (1985)Jimmy Parker
True Believer
True Believer (1989)Roger Baron
One Night Stand
One Night Stand (1997)Charlie
Two Girls and a Guy
Two Girls and a Guy (1998)Blake
Marvel: 75 Years, from Pulp to Pop!
Marvel: 75 Years, from Pulp to Pop! (2014)Self
Black and White
Black and White (1999)Terry Donager
1969
1969 (1988)Ralph Carr
"Sr."
"Sr." (2022)Self
Rain of Madness
Rain of Madness (2008)Kirk Lazarus
Firstborn
Firstborn (1984)Lee
Charlie: The Life and Art of Charles Chaplin
Charlie: The Life and Art of Charles Chaplin (2003)
Hugo Pool
Hugo Pool (1997)Franz Mazur
Sherlock Holmes: Reinvented
Sherlock Holmes: Reinvented (2010)Self
Game 6
Game 6 (2006)Steven Schwimmer
Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King
Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King (2020)Self
Baby It's You
Baby It's You (1983)Stewart
I Am Steve McQueen
I Am Steve McQueen (2014)Self - Narrator (voice)
Danger Zone
Danger Zone (1996)Jim Scott
Love and Distrust
Love and Distrust (2010)Rob (segment "Auto Motives")
Friends & Lovers
Friends & Lovers (1999)Hans
Up the Academy
Up the Academy (1980)Boy on Soccer Team (uncredited)
Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam
Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam (1987)(voice)
Greaser's Palace
Greaser's Palace (1972)Boy in Covered Wagon (uncredited)
Hail Caesar
Hail Caesar (1994)Jerry
Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens
Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens (2007)Self
Whatever We Do
Whatever We Do (2003)Bobby
A Fan's Guide to Spider-Man Homecoming
A Fan's Guide to Spider-Man Homecoming (2017)Self
Too Much Sun
Too Much Sun (1991)Reed Richmond
Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree
Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree (1995)Mr. Willowby
Last Party 2000
Last Party 2000 (2001)Self
2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2022)Self - Presenter
Inside Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer
Inside Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer (2023)Self - Lewis Strauss
The Last Party
The Last Party (1993)Self
Rented Lips
Rented Lips (1988)Wolf Dangler
Hubert Selby Jr: It/ll Be Better Tomorrow
Hubert Selby Jr: It/ll Be Better Tomorrow (2006)Narrator
That's Adequate
That's Adequate (1989)Albert Einstein
The Outsider
The Outsider (2005)Self
Starz Inside: Comic Books Unbound
Starz Inside: Comic Books Unbound (2008)Self - Tony Stark / Iron Man
The Route V50
The Route V50 (2004)Traveller
Pound
Pound (1970)Puppy
One Summer in Austin: The Story of Filming 'A Scanner Darkly'
One Summer in Austin: The Story of Filming 'A Scanner Darkly' (2006)Self / Barris
Two Tons of Turquoise to Taos Tonight
Two Tons of Turquoise to Taos Tonight (1975)Himself
America
America (1986)Paulie Hackley
Luck, Trust & Ketchup: Robert Altman in Carver Country
Luck, Trust & Ketchup: Robert Altman in Carver Country (1993)Self
Robert Downey Jr.: High Altitude
Robert Downey Jr.: High Altitude (2024)Self
Animal House: The Inside Story
Animal House: The Inside Story (2008)Self
Mad Mel: The Rise and Fall of a Hollywood Icon
Mad Mel: The Rise and Fall of a Hollywood Icon (2010)Self (archive footage)
Voom Portraits
Voom Portraits (2007)Self
MoPOP Founders Award 2020 Honoring Alice in Chains
MoPOP Founders Award 2020 Honoring Alice in Chains (2020)Self
Lethargy
Lethargy (2002)Animal Therapist
Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost and Found
Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost and Found (2005)Self
Marvel Studios: Building a Cinematic Universe
Marvel Studios: Building a Cinematic Universe (2012)Self
Iron Man 3 Unmasked
Iron Man 3 Unmasked (2013)Self
The Weight of the Line: Animation Tales
The Weight of the Line: Animation Tales (2006)Self
Avengers: Doomsday
Avengers: Doomsday (2026)Victor von Doom / Doctor Doom
Avengers: Secret Wars
Avengers: Secret Wars (2027)Victor von Doom / Doctor Doom
All-Star Weekend
All-Star WeekendMexican Stranger
I Am 'Iron Man'
I Am 'Iron Man' (2008)Self
Fertile La Toyah Video Magazine #2: The Kinky Issue!
Fertile La Toyah Video Magazine #2: The Kinky Issue! (1994)
On the Set of 'Gothika'
On the Set of 'Gothika' (2004)Self
Linklater: St. Richard of Austin
Linklater: St. Richard of Austin (2004)Self
Pieta
Pieta (2001)Self

As Writer