Robert Downey
- Birthplace: New York, New York
- Birthday: April 4, 1965
Despite Oscar and Golden Globe nominations and the unshakeable respect of film critics and his acting peers, Robert Downey, Jr. insisted that he was not really an actor, just a good hustler who had found a way to make a living. If he did not think he was acting, it was certainly reflected in his seamless skills, which were full of natural, physical expressiveness. His uncanny portrayal of beloved silent film star “Chaplin” (1992) earned him some of the highest praise of his career, but Downey’s gift was also his ability to transfor…more
