What is Robert Downey Jr.’s net worth?

Robert John Downey Jr. (born April 4, 1965) is an actor from the United States. His career has been marked by critical and popular success in his youth, followed by a time of substance misuse and legal issues, and then a comeback of commercial success in his middle years. Downey was designated one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world in 2008, and Forbes labeled him Hollywood’s highest-paid actor from 2013 to 2015.

What is Robert Downey, Jr.’s Net Worth?

Robert Downey, Jr. is an actor, producer, and singer from the United States. Robert Downey, Jr. has a $300 million net worth. He is best known for his portrayal of Iron Man in the Marvel film franchise of the same name. He became one of Hollywood’s highest-paid actors as a result of the role. He’s also noted for overcoming serious substance misuse issues and revitalizing his career.

Early Life of Iron Man:

Robert Downey, Jr. was born in New York City on April 4, 1965. Robert Downey Sr., a writer, actor, and director, is his father. Elsie Ann Downey, his mother, was an actress who appeared in several of her husband’s films. Allyson Downey Jr. is Downey Jr.’s older sister. Greenwich Village was the family’s home. Downey Sr. was a drug user who let his six-year-old son consume marijuana.

In 1987, Downey’s parents split, and he and his father went to California. Rob Lowe, Emilio Estevez, Charlie Sheen, Holly Robinson-Peete, Ramon Estevez, Renee Estevez, and Dean Cain were among Downey’s classmates at Santa Monica High School. In 1982, Downey dropped out of high school and returned to New York City to pursue a career as an actor.

Robert Downey Jr. Career:

Downey had a variety of theater roles before joining Joan Cusack, Nora Dunn, Anthony Michael Hall, Jon Lovitz, Dennis Miller, Randy Quaid, Terry Sweeney, and Danita Vance as part of the new, younger ensemble hired for “Saturday Night Live” in the mid-1980s. The 1985-1986 season of “SNL” received poor ratings, and all of the new cast members hired in 1985 were let go. In John Hughes’ 1985 film “Weird Science,” Downey Jr. played a high school bully.

In the 1987 film “Less Than Zero,” he played Julian Wells, a drug-addicted affluent child. From there, he went on to star in “Chances Are,” a 1989 film starring Cybill Shepherd, “Air America,” a 1990 film starring Mel Gibson, and “Soapdish,” a 1991 film starring Sally Field, Whoopi Goldberg, and Kevin Kline. He played Charlie Chaplin in the 1992 film “Chaplin.” For his portrayal in “Chaplin,” he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor.

Drug Issues:

When Downey’s drug addiction spiraled out of control, his career took a knock. He was arrested several times on narcotics charges between 1996 and 2001. At various times, he was found in possession of cocaine, heroin, and marijuana. He tried several drug recovery programs, but each time he relapsed. Downey was traveling down Sunset Boulevard in April 1996 when he pulled stopped.

He was caught with heroin, cocaine, and an unloaded.357 Magnum handgun in his possession. He was taken into custody. Downey was out on parole a month later when he walked into a neighbor’s house while under the influence of something and slept in one of his neighbors’ beds. He was sentenced to three years of probation and was required to submit to random drug testing. In 1997, he failed one of the court-ordered drug tests and was sentenced to six months in the Los Angeles County jail.

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He was jailed again two years later after failing another drug test. He was given a three-year term to the California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison this time. And he was eligible for early release after spending nearly a year at the Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and posting $5,000 bond.

He joined the cast of “Ally McBeal” a week after his release from prison. For the part, he received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Television Film. Downey was arrested over the Thanksgiving weekend in 2000 while inebriated and in possession of cocaine and Valium. An LAPD officer discovered Downey roaming through Culver City barefoot in April 2001.

Career Comeback:

It wasn’t simple for Downey to relaunch his career after overcoming his drug addiction. Downey was unhirable because the insurance firms utilized by productions gave him an exorbitant premium, which directors were unwilling to pay. The second half of Downey’s career was made feasible by Mel Gibson, who had been Downey’s friend since “Air America.”

For “The Singing Detective,” he personally paid Downey’s insurance bond. Other filmmakers were eager to engage Downey again once he completed the picture without incident.

Then, in 2007, he was cast as Tony Stark in “Iron Man,” and he was given the part of a lifetime. In the spring of 2008, the first Iron Man film was released. Iron Man earned Downey significant acclaim for his portrayal. He also played Tony Stark in the 2010 and 2013 sequels to “Iron Man,” as well as the 2008 film “The Incredible Hulk.”

“Avengers: Age of Ultron” was released in 2015, followed by “Captain America: Civil War” in 2016, “Spider-Man: Homecoming” in 2017, “Avengers: Infinity War” in 2018, “Avengers: Endgame” in 2019, and “Black Widow” in 2020.

Personal Life of Robert Downey Jr. aka Iron Man

Downey married Deborah Falconer, an actress and singer, on May 29, 1992, after a brief 42-day courtship. The marriage dissolved in 2001 due to Downey’s drug usage and numerous trips to rehab. Falconer left Downey with their son Indio, who was born in 1993. In 2004, Downey and Falconer divorced.

On the set of “Gothika,” Downey met Susan Levin, a film executive, in 2003. She refused down his date request twice. She couldn’t resist the chemistry between them for much longer. In November 2003, the night before Levin’s 30th birthday, Downey proposed to her. They tied the knot in 2005. Exton, their son, was born in February 2012. Avri, their daughter, was born in November 2014.

Since July 2003, Downey has been drug and alcohol free. Susan, he says, was instrumental in helping him overcome his addictions. Downey has participated in 12-step recovery programs in the past.

Salary Highlights:

Robert earned almost $50 million between June 2016 and June 2017, making him one of the highest-paid actors in the world. He made $80 million between June 2017 and June 2018. He earned $65 million between June 2018 and June 2019.

RDJ made “just” $500,000 from the first Iron Man film. His highest paychecks outside of Marvel are $12 million for the 2010 film “Due Date” and $15 million for the 2011 film “Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows.” Robert will receive at least $40 million and as much as $75 million from “Avengers: Endgame,” depending on different box office benchmarks. He also has a hefty endorsement agreement with OnePlus, a Chinese smartphone manufacturer.

Real Estate:

Robert is the proud owner of a number of properties in the Los Angeles area. Since 2012, he has owned a $4 million property in Santa Monica.

He paid $13.44 million for a seven-acre mansion in Malibu with equestrian facilities in 2009. He also owns a mansion in Malibu that he purchased for $4 million in 2017. Also he owns multiple homes and businesses in Venice, California, as well as a $2.5 million mansion in the Pacific Palisades and a beachfront home in Manhattan Beach.

Highlights

Here are some of the best highlights from Robert Downey Jr.’s career so far:

Filmography

• Chaplin (1992) directed by Richard Attenborough 
• Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005) directed by Shane Black
• Trophic Thunder (2008) directed by Ben Stiller
• Iron Man (2008) directed by Jon Favreau
• Sherlock Holmes (2009) directed by Guy Ritchie
• Avengers (2012) directed by Joss Whedon

Discography

• “Smile” (1992) Chaplin Soundtrack
• “Broken” (2005) Kiss Kiss Bang Bang Soundtrack

Awards

• Bafta Awards (Chaplin, Best actor in a leading role, 1992)
• Golden Globe Awards (Shorts cuts, Best cast, 1994)
• Golden Globe Awards (Sherlock Holmes, Best actor, 2010)
• Kids Choice Awards (Iron man 3, Favourite male butt kicker, 2014)
• MTV Awards (The Avengers, Best fight, 2013)

Favorite Quotes from Robert Downey Jr.

“I think part of my destiny has to be realizing that I’m not the poster boy for drug abuse. I’m just this guy who has a really strong sense of wanting home and wanting foundation and having not had it, I now choose to create it.” – Robert Downey Jr.

“I don’t drink these days. I’m allergic to alcohol and narcotics. I break out in handcuffs.” – Robert Downey Jr.

“I took my drugs after work and on the weekends. Maybe I’d turn up hungover on the set, but no more so than the stuntman. …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.” – Robert Downey Jr.

“Worrying is like praying for something that you don’t want to happen.” – Robert Downey Jr.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is Robert Downey Jr. worth?

Robert Downey Jr. has around $300 Million net worth.

How old is Robert Downey Jr.?

Robert Downey Jr. was born on April 4, 1965, and is currently 57 years old.

How tall is Robert Downey Jr.?

Robert Downey Jr.’s height is 1.74 m, which is equal to 5 ft 9 in.

Summary

Robert Downey Jr. is one of the most talented actors of all time, and it’s easy to say that he has been through some tough times but never let anything stop him.

Today, Robert Downey Jr.’s net worth is estimated to be $300 Million. He is known for being one of the highest-paid actors in the industry, and for now being one of the most popular actors in the world.

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