Robert Downey Jr.

Robert Downey Jr. (born April 4, 1965) is a celebrated American actor known for his versatile career, dramatic rise, fall due to substance abuse, and incredible comeback, culminating in major roles like Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and an Oscar win for Oppenheimer (2023). He started young in films by his father, gained acclaim for Chaplin (1992), struggled with addiction in the 90s/early 2000s, and became a global superstar in the MCU, cementing his status as one of Hollywood's biggest stars, notes Britannica and EBSCO.