Robert Downey Jr. is a descendant of the writer and poet Robert Browning.
Downey began acting at the age of five and made his screen debut in the film "Pound" directed by his father.
Downey was a member of the "Brat Pack" in the 1980s along with actors such as Molly Ringwald, Emilio Estevez, and Judd Nelson.
Downey is a trained classical ballet dancer and has studied martial arts for several years.
Downey is a huge fan of the British series "Doctor Who" and even made a guest appearance on the show in 2021.
Downey was once arrested for breaking into a neighbor's house and falling asleep in their bed.
Downey is an accomplished singer and has contributed to the soundtracks of several of his films, including "Chaplin" and "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang".
Downey has a black belt in Wing Chun kung fu and has studied under the renowned martial artist Eric Oram.
Downey is a talented artist and has created several paintings and drawings, some of which have been exhibited in galleries.
Downey is a huge fan of the "Sherlock Holmes" novels and has played the iconic detective in two films directed by Guy Ritchie.