What is Robert Downey Jr.’s net worth? Who is Robert Downey Jr.’s wife?
Robert Downey Jr. is an actor best known for his role as Iron Man in 7 movies. In 2024, he won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor (Oppenheimer).
Biography
He was born on April 4, 1965, in NYC, as Robert John Downey Jr., to Elsie Ann (née Ford) and Robert Downey Sr.
At the age of five, He made his acting debut at age 5 in his father’s 1970 film Pound.
He started using drugs at age 6 when his father gave him pot. RDJ said in interviews that he had been addicted to drugs since the age of 8.
His parents divorced in 1977, when he was about 12.
From 1984 to 1991, Robert Downey Jr and Sarah Jessica Parker dated.
Sarah Jessica Parker and actor Robert Downey, Jr. attend the Starlight Founation Benefit Dinner on September 22, 1988 – @Getty
In 1992, he starred as Charlie Chaplin in Chaplin. In 1993, he was nominated for an Oscar for Best Actor (Chaplin).
In 2000, Downey Jr was released from prison after 15 months for violating mandatory drug tests.
“I was sent to a distant planet,” he described his prison stint. “You could just feel the evil in the air.”
In 2000, RDJ joined the TV series Ally McBeal. He played in 25 episodes as Larry Paul.
In 2001, he was fired from the show in the wake of additional drug charges.
Robert Downey Jr. is seen upon departure at Gimpo International Airport on April 18, 2015 in Seoul – @Getty
Iron Man
In 2008, Downey Jr first portrayed genius inventor and the CEO of Stark Industries, Tony Stark, in Iron Man. The superhero film was directed by Jon Favreau.
“That role chose me,” he told People in 2024.
Iron Man grossed over $585 million.
Sherlock Holmes
In 2009, he starred in the mystery action film Sherlock Holmes as a bohemian scientist and eccentric detective-for-hire.
Robert Downey Jr. arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere “Spider-Man: Homecoming” at TCL Chinese Theatre on June 28, 2017 in Hollywood – @Getty
Jude Law performs as Dr. John Watson.
“He’s kind of a bad‑ass,” RDJ said about his character. “Studies the rare art of baritsu. We’re both martial arts enthusiasts.”
Sherlock Holmes grossed $524 million worldwide.
In 2010, Iron Man 2 was released. It grossed over $623 million worldwide.
In 2011, he reprised his role in Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows.
Avengers Assemble was released in 2012. The film also stars Samuel L. Jackson, Tom Hiddleston, Scarlett Johansson, Chris Hemsworth, and Chris Evans.
On March 10, 2024, he won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his work in Oppenheimer.
Wife
On May 29, 1992, RDJ married Deborah Falconer after dating for 42 days.
Robert Downey Jr. and his wife Deborah Falconer at the London premiere of ‘Chaplin’ – @Getty
On September 7, 1993, the two welcomed son Indio.
In 1998, she filed for divorce due to irreconcilable differences.
Their divorce was finalized on April 26, 2004.
Second Marriage
On August 27, 2005, Robert Downey Jr. and film producer Susan Downey got married on Long Island, New York. Guests included Billy Joel, Keanu Reeves, and Sting.
Robert Downey Jr. and wife Susan Levin attend The Film Society of Lincoln Center’s screening of “A Scanner Darkly” – @Getty
RDJ and Susan got engaged on November 5, 2003.
They first met on the set of Gothika, where she worked as a producer.
He credits Susan with helping him with his former drug addiction.
“She found me, a snarling rescue pet, and loved me back to life,” Robert said about winning Best Supporting Actor for Oppenheimer in 2024. “That’s why I am here.”
In the summer of 2010, Downey Jr. and his wife founded the production house named Team Downey. The company produced The Age of A.I., Perry Mason, The Sunshine Place, and more.
On February 7, 2012, their son, Exton Elias Downey, was born.
On November 4, 2014, the pair welcomed their daughter Avri Roel.
Susan Downey and Robert Downey Jr. attend the 29th Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 14, 2024 in Santa Monica – @Getty
Robert Downey Jr. – Net Worth
So, how much is Robert Downey Jr. worth?
RDJ earned most of his wealth from performing in 90 movies and TV series, but especially from portraying Tony Stark in 7 Marvel movies.
Downey Jr was listed by Forbes as Hollywood’s highest-paid actor in 2013, 2014, and 2015.
For his first role as Tony Star, RDL was paid $500,000 as well as a back-end share of the film’s profits. However, for the first Avengers movie, the actor was paid $50 to $58 million.
Robert Downey Jr seen in Tribeca on June 24, 2016 in New York City – @Getty
Robert Downey Jr.’s total Marvel earnings for starring as Iron Man across all MCU films are around $400 to 435 million.
- $75 million for Avengers: Endgame (2019)
- $75 million for Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
- $15 million for Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
- $63 million for Captain America: Civil War (2016)
- $50 to 80 million for Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015):
- $50 to 58 million for The Avengers (2012)
- $75 million for Iron Man 3 (2013)
- $12 million for Iron Man 2 (2010)
- $2 million for Iron Man (2008)
RDJ made at least $24 million from the Sherlock Holmes movies.
He is reportedly paid $100 million to star in two films as Doctor Doom. Other perks include:
Robert Downey Jr attends “The Avengers: Age Of Ultron” European premiere at Westfield London on April 21, 2015 in London – @Getty
- an entire trailer encampment
- a dedicated security team
- a private jet
“Isn’t that crazy? They’re so pissed,” RDJ told GQ in 2013 about his enourmous paycheckes from Marvel. “I can’t believe it. I’m what’s known as a strategic cost.'”
In 2023, he signed a 10-year deal to advocate for the online safety company Aura. The actor also join its board as well as has invested in the company. Therefore, Robert Downey Jr. has an estimated net worth of $300 million.
Real estate
In 2012, Downey Jr paid $3.6 million for a contemporary house in Rustic Canyon.
In 2014, he purchased a four-bedroom ranch-style house in Pacific Palisades for $2.5 million.
In 2017, the Iron Man star bought a three-bedroom, three-bath home mansion in Malibu for $3.5 million. He also owns a house built using the Binishells method on his seven-acre Malibu estate.
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