Robert Downey Jr. is 61 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 4 April 1965.
American actor whose resurrection as Iron Man made him one of cinema's highest-grossing stars after overcoming public addiction battles
Quick facts
Date of birth4 April 1965
Age61
NationalityAmerican
BirthplaceGreenwich Village, United States
Editor's Take:
Downey's trajectory reads like Hollywood mythology: child actor turned Brat Pack fixture, whose blazing talent in films like Less than Zero was nearly destroyed by addiction. His dismissal from Ally McBeal in 2001 seemed career-ending. Yet his casting as Tony Stark proved inspired—the role's blend of arrogance and vulnerability mirrored his own redemption arc. By 2013 he became the world's highest-paid actor. His recent Oscar triumph for Oppenheimer, playing bureaucrat Lewis Strauss, demonstrates range beyond superhero spectacle. The comeback wasn't just commercial; it was artistic vindication.
Key Milestones
1985: Joined Saturday Night Live's younger cast
1992: Won BAFTA for Chaplin biopic performance
2003: Achieved sobriety after court-ordered rehabilitation
2023: Won Oscar for Oppenheimer supporting role
Robert John Downey Jr. (born April 4, 1965) is an American actor and producer.
