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Early Life & Acting Debut: Born in 1965 to a filmmaking family, Downey Jr. started acting at age five [IMDb].

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1980s & 90s: Rise & Struggles Gained fame as part of the "Brat Pack" but battled substance abuse [Wikipedia].

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Personal Struggles Continue Legal issues and addiction hampered his career [Biography].

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1992: Critical Acclaim 1) Earned an Oscar nomination for his transformative portrayal of Charlie Chaplin in "Chaplin" [IMDb]. 2) Won a BAFTA Award for the same role [Wikipedia].

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2008: The Comeback Launched into superstardom as Iron Man, sparking a remarkable resurgence [Wikipedia].

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Versatility: Beyond Iron Man Played Sherlock Holmes and delivered acclaimed performances in films like "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" and "Zodiac" [Wikipedia].

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2024: Oscar Winner Won his first Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in "Oppenheimer" [Wikipedia].

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Box Office King Films starring Downey Jr. have grossed over $14 billion worldwide [Wikipedia].