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"Biography" (1987): :  -- In this clip from Biography we see how Robert Downey Jr. prepares to play a role and how much time he puts in to learn the background and the history. This was evident when he played the role of Charlie Chaplin.
To Live and Die in L.A. (1985) -- Special Edition DVD
Pablo (2010) -- Trailer for this animated bio-pic about a legend in film making
Up the Academy (1980) -- This puber-comedy is a kind of mixture between 'Animal House' and 'Police Academy'. Four boys are sent...
To Live and Die in L.A. (1985) -- Trailerfan.com - Trailer (Flash)

Overview

Date of Birth:

1937 more

Mini Biography:

Robert Downey Sr. served in the Army, played minor league baseball, was... more

Trivia:

Father of Allyson Downey more

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(2 articles)

A Canon With More Cannons
 (From GreenCine Daily. 10 August 2009, 11:42 AM, PDT)

List: Counting Down Ten Sadly Underseen Films
 (From IFC. 31 July 2008, 6:56 AM, PDT)

Alternate Names:

Robert Downey Sr. 'A Prince' | Bob Downey Sr. 'a Prince' | Robert J. Downey | Robert Downey | Sr. 'a Prince' Bob Downey | Robert Downey [a prince]


Filmography

Director:
  1. Rittenhouse Square (2005)

  2. Hugo Pool (1997)
    ... aka Pool Girl (UK: DVD title)
  3. Too Much Sun (1990)

  4. Rented Lips (1988)
  5. America (1986)
    ... aka Moonbeam
  6. "The Twilight Zone" (3 episodes, 1985-1986)
    ... aka The New Twilight Zone (Australia)
        - The Elevator/To See the Invisible Man/Tooth and Consequences (1986) TV episode (segment "Tooth and Consequences") (as Robert Downey)
        - Teacher's Aide/Paladin of the Lost Hour (1985) TV episode (segment "Teacher's Aide") (uncredited)
        - Healer/Children's Zoo/Kentucky Rye (1985) TV episode (segment "Children's Zoo") (as Robert Downey)
  7. Up the Academy (1980)
    ... aka Mad Magazine Presents Up the Academy
    ... aka Mad Magazine's Up the Academy
    ... aka The Brave Young Men of Weinberg

  8. Moment to Moment (1975)
    ... aka Two Tons of Turquoise to Taos (USA: alternative title)
  9. Sticks and Bones (1973)
  10. Greaser's Palace (1972)
  11. Pound (1970)

  12. Putney Swope (1969) (as Robert Downey [a prince])
  13. No More Excuses (1968)
  14. Chafed Elbows (1966)
  15. Sweet Smell of Sex (1965) (as Robert Downey)
    ... aka Sweet Smell of Perfume (USA: alternative title)
  16. Babo 73 (1964)
  17. A Touch of Greatness (1964)
  18. Balls Bluff (1961)
Actor:
  1. From Other Worlds (2004) .... Baker
  2. The Family Man (2000) (as Robert Downey Sr. 'A Prince') .... Man in House

  3. Magnolia (1999) (as Bob Downey Sr. 'a Prince') .... WDKK Show Director
    ... aka Mag·no'li·a (USA: promotional title)
    ... aka mag-no'li-a (USA: promotional title)
  4. Boogie Nights (1997) (as Robert Downey Sr. 'A Prince') .... Burt - Studio Manager
  5. The Sunchaser (1996) (as Robert Downey) .... Telephone Voices
  6. Hail Caesar (1994) .... Butler
  7. "Tales of the City" (1993) TV mini-series .... Edgar's Doctor
    ... aka Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City

  8. Johnny Be Good (1988) .... NCAA Investigator
  9. Moving Target (1988) (TV) .... Weinberg
  10. "Matlock" .... Judge Warren Anderson (1 episode, 1987)
        - The Annihilator (1987) TV episode (as Robert Downey) .... Judge Warren Anderson
  11. To Live and Die in L.A. (1985) (as Robert Downey) .... Thomas Bateman
  12. "The Twilight Zone" .... Mr. Miller (segment "Wordplay") (1 episode, 1985)
    ... aka The New Twilight Zone (Australia)
        - Wordplay/Dreams for Sale/Chameleon (1985) TV episode (as Robert J. Downey) .... Mr. Miller (segment "Wordplay")

  13. You've Got to Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat (1971) .... Head of Ad Agency

  14. Putney Swope (1969) (voice) (uncredited) .... Putney Swope
  15. Naughty Nurse (1969) .... Desk Clerk
  16. No More Excuses (1968) .... Pvt. Stewart Thompson
  17. Balls Bluff (1961)
Writer:
  1. Hugo Pool (1997) (writer) (as Robert Downey)
    ... aka Pool Girl (UK: DVD title)
  2. Too Much Sun (1990) (writer)

  3. America (1986) (writer)
    ... aka Moonbeam
  4. Rage (1983) (TV) (writer)
  5. The Gong Show Movie (1980) (writer) (as Robert Downey)

  6. Moment to Moment (1975) (screenplay) (as Robert Downey) (written by)
    ... aka Two Tons of Turquoise to Taos (USA: alternative title)
  7. Sticks and Bones (1973) (writer)
  8. Greaser's Palace (1972) (writer)
  9. Pound (1970) (writer)

  10. Putney Swope (1969) (writer) (as Robert Downey [a prince])
  11. No More Excuses (1968) (writer)
  12. Chafed Elbows (1966) (writer)
  13. Babo 73 (1964) (writer)
  14. Balls Bluff (1961) (writer)
Producer:
  1. Strut! (2001) (associate producer)

  2. Putney Swope (1969) (producer)
  3. Chafed Elbows (1966) (producer)
  4. Babo 73 (1964) (producer)
  5. Balls Bluff (1961) (producer)
Cinematographer:
  1. Literature Au-Go-Go (1966)
  2. Sweet Smell of Sex (1965)
    ... aka Sweet Smell of Perfume (USA: alternative title)

  3. The American Road (1953) (as Robert Downey)
Camera and Electrical Department:
  1. Moment to Moment (1975) (camera operator) (as Robert Downey)
    ... aka Two Tons of Turquoise to Taos (USA: alternative title)
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director:
  1. Cold Turkey (1971) (second unit director) (as Robert Downey)
Thanks:
  1. Scratch (2001) (special thanks)

  2. Sydney (1996) (special thanks: a prince)
    ... aka Hard Eight (USA: new title)
Self:
  1. Pablo (2010) (post-production) .... Himself

  2. "Entertainment Tonight" .... Himself (1 episode, 2008)
    ... aka E.T. (USA: informal title)
    ... aka ET Weekend (Australia: weekend title)
    ... aka Entertainment This Week (weekend title)
    ... aka This Week in Entertainment (USA: weekend title)
        - Episode dated 9 May 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Himself
  3. Rittenhouse Square (2005) .... Interviewer
  4. "E! True Hollywood Story" .... Himself (1 episode, 2003)
        - The Gong Show (2003) TV episode .... Himself

  5. The Last Party (1993) .... Himself

  6. Is There Sex After Death? (1971) (as Robert Downey) .... Himself
    ... aka Is There Love After Death (USA: alternative title)

  7. "The Dick Cavett Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1969)
        - Episode dated 9 September 1969 (1969) TV episode .... Himself

Additional Details

Other Works:

Unpublished novel, written in 1950s, was influenced by J.D. Salinger. more

Publicity Listings:

1 Interview more

Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Fantasy | Thriller more


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