Having overcome personal challenges, he earned recognition as one of the world’s most influential people by Time in 2008.
Between 2013 and 2015, Forbes listed him among the highest-paid actors, marking a significant transformation from 2003 when he struggled to secure insurance for The Singing Detective, relying on Mel Gibson to cover the insurance bond.
At 54, Robert Downey Jr. stands as the second-highest-grossing box office star in history, with his films accumulating a remarkable $14.4 billion worldwide.
Best known for portraying Tony Stark/Ironman in ten movies, Downey Jr. is not only celebrated for his acting prowess but also for his singing abilities, as demonstrated in the video below:
