Born in New York City on April 4, 1965, Robert Downey Jr. began acting as a young child. He made his first film appearances and was a cast member on Saturday Night Live in the 1980s, but his growing success was marred by years of struggles with drug abuse. Eventually turning his life around, he earned a resurgence of critical and popular acclaim, and is considered one of Hollywood's A-list actors.
Personal Life and Challenges
Downey's personal life had expanded, too. In May 1992, he married actress Deborah Falconer. Two years later, the couple had a son, Indio, naming friend and actor, Anthony Michael Hall, as the boy's godfather.
If Downey was ever really grounded by his new status as husband and father, it was short-lived. In June 1996, the actor was stopped by police after driving naked in his Porsche on Sunset Boulevard, and found not only to be without clothes, but in possession of cocaine, heroin and a .357 Magnum. Less than a month later, and just a few hours before he was slated to be charged, Downey ran afoul of the law again after he was found passed out in a neighbor's house.
For the next several years, Downey's life was a haze of headline-generating, dependency induced mistakes and their consequences. There was a 12-month stay in prison, and another visit to drug rehab. In November 2000, Downey was again arrested, this time in a Palm Springs hotel room, where he was discovered with cocaine and in a Wonder Woman costume. He was charged with felony drug possession.
Downey's trial, originally set for late January, was delayed for several months while his lawyers negotiated with prosecutors. In March 2001, the two sides failed to reach a plea bargain, and the case was set for a preliminary hearing at the end of April. On April 24, 2001, Downey was arrested for allegedly being under the influence of an undisclosed "stimulant." Downey's personal life was in turmoil, too, as Falconer sued him for divorce in 2004.
Substance Abuse Problems
Sadly, the story line and character rang especially true for Downey, who had been introduced to drugs at the age of eight by his father, and developed a full-fledged addiction as he headed into his 20s.
"Until that movie, I took my drugs after work and on the weekends," he later explained. "Maybe I'd turn up hungover on the set, but no more so than the stuntman. That changed on Less Than Zero. I was playing this junkie-faggot guy, and, for me, the role was like the ghost of Christmas future. The character was an exaggeration of myself. Then things changed, and, in some ways, I became an exaggeration of the character. That lasted far longer than it needed to last."
A stint in drug rehabilitation followed shortly afterward, but Downey's struggles with drugs and alcohol would continue. And yet, his career continued to advance forward. By the early 1990s, Downey had established a reputation as a critically acclaimed A-List actor. He earned praise for his comic turn as a shifty soap opera producer in Soapdish(1991), co-starring Sally Field, Kevin Kline and Whoopi Goldberg. More adoration followed when Downey landed a featured role in Short Cuts(1993), the critically lauded ensemble film by Robert Altman.
Movies of Critical Acclaim
A particular high point in Downey's career came in 1993, when he was nominated for an Academy Award (Best Actor) for his performance in Chaplin(1992), directed by Richard Attenborough. In the highly acclaimed film, which didn't go over nearly as well with audiences as with critics, Downey nimbly portrayed the legendary Charlie Chaplin from ages 19 to 83. The role displayed his dramatic range as well as his considerable talent for physical comedy. By this time, the 27-year-old Downey had come to be seen as one of the most gifted actors of his generation, but he had also earned a reputation as a troubled and controversial figure in Hollywood.
In the wake of his critical success with Chaplin, Downey anchored a documentary about the 1992 presidential election, The Last Party. In 1994, he appeared in the romantic comedy Only You, as well as in Oliver Stone's acclaimed but controversial Natural Born Killers. The following year, the actor starred in the period film Restoration alongside Meg Ryan and Sam Neill; an updated film version of Richard III (1995), co-starring Ian McKellen and Annette Bening; and the Jodie Foster-directed Home for the Holidays, also starring Holly Hunter.
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Robert Downey Jr’s real estate deal Robert Downey Jr, aka Iron Man, is busier than ever. He’s got one movie in post-production (Spider Man: Homecoming), The Voyage of Doctor Dolittle in pre-production, and will be seen in the latest “Avengers” movie, Avengers: Infinity War in 2018, and has announced two other films in the pipeline. […]
Robert Downey Jr’s real estate deal
Robert Downey Jr's home offers an enviable view of Malibu Lagoon
Robert Downey Jr, aka Iron Man, is busier than ever. He’s got one movie in post-production (Spider Man: Homecoming), The Voyage of Doctor Dolittle in pre-production, and will be seen in the latest “Avengers” movie, Avengers: Infinity War in 2018, and has announced two other films in the pipeline. Despite being one of the busiest actors in Hollywood, Robert Downey Jr still makes the time to invest in new homes — one on either end of the Coasts in the US. This time it’s a $3.8-million Malibu mansion, which he purchased in 2017.
Robert Downey Jr’s earnings
The 3,384-square-foot home offers stunning water views from many of the rooms
Robert Downey Jr can afford to splurge a little extra money on real estate considering he has been raking in the big bucks ever since he signed on to play Marvel character Tony Stark in Iron Man. In fact, the Avengers team has a $1 billion budget to blow on the next two films (Avengers: Infinity War parts I & II), and $200 million of it is destined for Robert Downey Jr's bank account. In 2014, Robert Downey Jr topped the Forbes Magazine list of Hollywood's highest-paid actors, earning around $75 million that year.
It was also reported that Downey Jr's starting figure for taking part in the Avengersfilm was $50 million—which doesn't seem all that much now.
The stunning Malibu mansion
The 3-bed, 3-bath mid-century modern home is quite modest by Robery Downey Jr's standards. However, it still provides an enviable view of Malibu Lagoon and a backyard with all the things a celebrity would need—a pool, a hot tub, a fire pit, an entertaining area, and even a putting green for mini golf. Perched on a sunny cliff, the 3,384-square-foot home offers stunning water views from many of the rooms. In the living room, retractable glass walls ensure that there is light everywhere, making it feel seamlessly integrated with the outdoor terrace. The kitchen boasts an eight-burner stove, two sinks and a separate wine fridge.
The billiards room at Robert Downey Jr's $3.8 million Malibu home
Inside 'Iron Man' Robert Downey Jr's $3.8 million Malibu home
One of the three bathrooms in Robert Downey Jr's $3.8 million Malibu home
Bedroom in Robert Downey Jr's house
The pool area in Robert Downey Jr's house
The pool area in Robert Downey Jr's house
The entertainment area in the backyard of Robert Downey Jr's house
The mini golf course in the backyard of Robert Downey Jr's house
The pool in Robert Downey Jr's house
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201965 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
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Robert Downey Jr. doesn't only stick to exotic cars either, he actually is an avid collector of all sorts of cars rather than just top tier supercars. This 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is actually a car that Downey tends to drive more than most of his other cars in the collection.
Having this isn't just a great addition to the collection, it actually shows how diverse an actual car collector can be with the vehicles that they own. Robert Downey Jr. definitely knows his stuff, even though he does have a ton of cars in the garage.
19AUDI E-TRON GT CONCEPT
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Surprisingly enough Robert Downey Jr. owns quite a few Audi models. However, this isn't just your normal Audi you can buy off the showroom floor. This is the Audi E-Tron GT Concept. This is a car that is revolutionizing Audi and the electric vehicle movement.
Downey Jr. is an avid collector of Audi vehicles and this is one that isn't just another one to the collection, it is actually in partnership with Audi that Downey Jr. was able to get his hands on this car. Because of that relationship, that's why you see many more Audi cars than other vehicles.
18CUSTOM CAMARO FOR CHRIS EVANS
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Now, this is another big feat that happened in his car collection. He actually didn't own this car completely at all, he bought it in order to get it fully built for his Marvel co-star Chris Evans. He wanted to picture what the superhero would drive.
From that, we were given this beautiful 60s Camaro. The shop that actually built the car was the same one that helped build the Boss 302 for SEMA as well. This was one of the best gestures that someone could give a co-star and a really good friend as well.
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17AUDI R8
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To start off the collection, we are taking a look at one of his beautiful Audi R8 models. Mind you, this car is one that you can see in nearly every Iron Man movie as well, making this a good example of him being the real-life Tony Stark as well.
This one, however, is a V10 version, from the latest model line, making it a really solid addition to any collection of supercars. The Audi R8 is actually one of the best cars in the supercar world, and this should show you something.
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16CUSTOM BOSS 302 MUSTANG
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This is one car that we briefly spoke about a bit earlier. But this is Robert Downey Jr's custom Boss 302 Mustang that they actually made for the SEMA show in 2017. This car actually ended up winning best in-show for its class of restored muscle cars.
The Boss 302 is actually a car that is rare as is, not to mention a fully custom and restored version of it. To win an award at the SEMA show you have to have a car that is extremely unique, and what better than this to have in his collection.
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15FISKER KARMA
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This is a car that isn't quite as popular as some of the other cars, but it is still a noteworthy one in his garage. The Fisker Karma is almost a myth, but it is still one of the very few hybrid cars that is extremely luxurious, plus it is rare.
This wouldn't be a collection if there weren't a number of rare cars in the collections. The Fisker Karma is a car you don't see often, but when it comes to Robert Downey Jr's collection, it isn't a surprise to find this rare beauty in there.
14 2009 AUDI R8
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Another one of the cars that actually started Robert Downey Jr's collection is this Audi R8. While he does have various versions of these, this one is actually an earlier model year, giving a bit of variety and showing how the car has actually evolved as well.
This car was also one that you could see in the first Iron Man movie, as Tony Stark's car during the first portion of the scenes. However, it shouldn't be much of a surprise that this car made it into Downey's collection of R8's either.
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13ACURA NSX CONCEPT FOR IRON MAN 3
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Now, this is a car that you won't see anywhere else. This car was actually built and customized for the movie Iron Man 3. Like some of the other vehicles, it has landed into the collection of cars that Robert Downey Jr. owns.
This car isn't just your normal NSX. It was equipped with features that actually reflect how the car was in the movie. Not to mention the NSX is a legendary car in among its own, but having this special of a version is just a gem.
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12WHITE 2014 AUDI R8
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Continuing on with the collection of R8 rides is this white 2014 model Audi R8. This car was also used in the Iron Man films, however, this one actually was equipped with something that Audi as a company was working on putting into concept.
This car actually was mostly electrically powered. However, as you'll see with one of the cars further down the list, this could be a common theme among the vehicles in Robert Downey Jr's car collection.
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11PORSCHE 993
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Although this might not be as flashy as some of the other cars on the list, this is actually an extremely beautiful gem of a car. This Porsche 993 wasn't just one of the best cars produced during the time, it actually was one of the best performing as well.
Not only does Robert Downey Jr. have this car in one of his garages, this car is in immaculate condition for being a 20 year old car. It goes to show that you don't have to have a modern car for it to still be a luxury car.
10RED AUDI R8 CONVERTIBLE
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It shouldn't surprise you at this point that you would find at least one more Audi R8 on the list. This time we are showcasing one of his Audi R8 rides in the drop top variation. You might think that this is already pretty loud being a supercar, but paired with the red color it stands out more than most.
However, this is one of those cars that Downey Jr. tends to gravitate towards. He has a strong preference for the R8 and Audi as a company in general, which goes to show why we see so many on the list.
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9FERRARI CALIFORNIA T
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What is a car collection without a Ferrari in it? Well, Downey's collection isn't an exception to that rule as he also sports his Ferrari California T when he can and the weather is nice.
Not only did he go out of his way to purchase this beauty, he often showcases it on his personal social media profiles as he is proud to own this car too. Which goes to show that even someone like this A-List celebrity can enjoy his toys.
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8NISSAN GTR
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Like having a Ferrari, having a Nissan GTR in today's world is one of those accomplishments that most people want to have. Well, that and the car is actually one of the best performing cars on the planet, for a great price.
Robert Downey Jr, being a car guy, knows the importance of having a car that is engineered to do something specific. Not only does he have this GTR but he also tends to drive it as often as he can.
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7MERCEDES S550
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Now we are getting into the cars that might be a bit less exotic but still carry weight in the car collection of Robert Downey Jr. Often times going around town, he can be seen in his Mercedes S550. This is one of the cars that he actually doesn't tend to drive, but be driven in.
Having a driver is one of the things that happens when you know you've made it. For someone like Robert Downey Jr. being Iron Man can be exhausting work, so being able to sit back and go to your destination while beating traffic, is always a plus.
6MERCEDES SL550 COUPE CONVERTIBLE
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Having just one Mercedes might just not be enough for a collector like Robert Downey Jr. Sometimes you just want to have a nice luxury car that you can take out, and enjoy the sunshine of southern California with.
Luckily he has an SL550 Mercedes to do so in. Not only is this a perfect combination of luxury and style, but it also has the function that you would want in a car that costs a small fortune to purchase and own. But it also adds a different dynamic to his car collection.
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5BENTLEY CONTINENTAL
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Having a Bentley is one of those feats that most wish they had the opportunity to obtain. However, for Robert Downey Jr. he has that ability to add the ultimate luxury vehicle to his fleet of expensive cars.
While you might think that everyone who is famous has a Bentley, you might be surprised that the cars are more than worth the hefty price tag. The amount of craftsmanship that goes into each car is stunning, and when you have that ability you want to be comfortable.
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4 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT
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It might not be too surprising to see another duplicate car that Robert Downey Jr. owns. This, however, isn't quite the same as his other Bentley. This one is the Bentley Continental GT. While we have already talked a bit about how Bentleys are some of the best luxury cars in the world, it is seemingly fitting for a real-life Iron Man.
Having the Bentley Continental GT gives Downey Jr. a bit of a relief when it comes to the style of cars he owns. Not to mention it is one serious machine when it comes to performance and luxury alike.
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3MERCEDES-BENZ PAGODA
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Having modern Mercedes vehicles is a common occurrence in many car collections, even Robert Downey Jr.'s. However, having a piece of Mercedes-Benz history is something like no other. In fact, you can see Downey Jr. driving around this beautiful Mercedes-Benz Pagoda more than some of his other classic cars.
Not to mention this is one of the cars he prefers when it comes to talking about his collection. This among the supercars that he owns, might seem like an outlier, however, this isn't just a regular car, it is a classic.
2AUDI A7
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Again, not quite one of the most surprising cars that is on the list of Robert Downey Jr.'s car collection, yet another Audi. This time it is actually more of a family car in the Audi A7. Where this might not be on the level as the R8 that he owns, it certainly is a good car to have in the collection.
Fortunately for Downey Jr., this partnership with Audi that he has been working with for years, doesn't just revolve around his beloved Audi R8 rides, but he expands his fleet with the family-friendly versions of the car-brand as well.
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1AUDI A8
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Something that is pretty common when it comes to Robert Downey Jr.'s car collection is that he certainly does has a lot of Audi vehicles. So it isn't a surprising feat that he indeed has an Audi A8 as well. This car isn't just a luxury car, it also performs like a champ as well.
To combine luxury, performance and of course German engineering, you are given a solid balance of cars in the collection of Downey. Fortunately, none of the Audi vehicles that he owns are exactly the same, so there is variety in there as well.
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