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What is Robert Downey, Jr.’s Net Worth?
An American actor, producer, and singer, Robert Downey Jr. Robert Downey, Jr. are worth $300 million, according to the latest estimates. Robert Downey, Jr. is best known for his role as Iron Man in the Marvel Comics series of the same name. One of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood history was a result of his performance in the film. He’s also well-known for reviving his career after overcoming serious drug and alcohol problems.
Robert Downey Jr.
| Net Worth: | $300 Million |
| Date of Birth: | Apr 4, 1965 (57 years old) |
| Gender: | Male |
| Height: | 5 ft 8 in (1.74 m) |
| Profession: | Actor, Film Producer, Screenwriter, Singer-songwriter, Comedian |
| Nationality: | United States of America |
- Was paid “just” $500,000 for the first “Iron Man”
- Earned $10 million for Iron Man 2
- With backend points, earned $70 million for the third Iron Man
- Earned a total of $345.5 million playing Iron Man in the various Marvel movies
- Owns $50 million worth of real estate
- Paid $13 million in 2009 for a 7 acre Malibu estate
- Owns at least one other Malibu house
- Owns a beachfront home in Manhattan Beach, Ca
Early Life
Robert Downey, Jr. was born in New York City on April 4, 1965. Robert Downey Sr., his paternal grandfather, is a writer, actor, and filmmaker. A well-known actress, Elsie Ann Downey was the mother of actor Robert Downey Jr. Allyson, Downey Jr.’s elder sister is a close family friend. Greenwich Village was home to the family. As a drug addict, Downey Sr. supervised his son’s first taste of marijuana at the age of six. On December 31, 1986, Downey’s mother died of breast cancer; his father relocated to California with Downey. Rob Lowe, Emilio Estevez, Charlie Sheen, Holly Robinson-Pete, Ramon Estevez, Renee Estevez, and Dean Cain all attended Santa Monica High School at the same time. For the sake of his acting career, Downey dropped out of high school in 1982.
Career
As part of a new, younger cast hired for “Saturday Night Live” during the mid-1980s, Downey appeared on stage alongside Joan Cusack, Nora Dunn, Anthony Michael Hall, Jon Lovitz, Dennis Miller, and Randy Quaid, and Danita Vance. SNL’s season from 1985-to 1986 was a critical and popular failure, and all of the new cast members hired in 1985 were let go. Robert Downey Jr. starred in John Hughes’ “Weird Science” in 1985, portraying a bully at a high school. The drug-addicted rich kid in the 1987 film “Less Than Zero” was played by him. In 1989 he appeared in “Chances Are” with Cybill Shepherd, in “Air America” with Mel Gibson, and in 1991 in “Soapdish” with Sally Field, Whoopi Goldberg, and Kevin Kline. From there, he went on to star in several other films. In the 1992 film “Chaplin,” he played the iconic silent film star. “Chaplin” earned him a Best Actor Oscar nomination.
Drug Issues
When Downey’s drug use spiraled out of control, his career took a hit. He was arrested on drug charges numerous times between 1996 and 2001. At various times, he was found to have cocaine, heroin, and marijuana in his possession. He tried several different drug rehab programs without success. Downey was pulled over on Sunset Boulevard in April 1996 after going too fast. Heroin, cocaine, and an unloaded.357 Magnum handguns were found in his possession. He was detained.
It wasn’t until a month later that Downey was out on parole and went to sleep in a neighbor’s bed while under the influence. For the next three years, he’ll be on probation and subject to random drug tests. In 1997, he failed a court-ordered drug test and was jailed for six months in Los Angeles County. He was arrested for a second time after failing a drug test two years later. The California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison sentenced him to three years in prison. He was eligible for early release after spending nearly a year in the Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and posting a $5,000 bail.
This is honestly not a lot when you consider Marvel made Robert Downey Jr’s net worth over 300mil and she was in just as many movies as him. Pay the lady what she deserves. pic.twitter.com/jfErD8XpHC
— Leesah (@pumpkindino) July 30, 2021
“Ally McBeal” cast him a week after being released from prison. It earned him the Best Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Television Film Golden Globe. In 2000, Downey was arrested while intoxicated and with cocaine and Valium in his possession. Police found Downey barefoot in Culver City in April of that year. He was taken into custody because of suspicions that he was under the influence of a drug. He tested positive for cocaine but was released a short time later. This arrest resulted in his dismissal from “Ally McBeal” He was put on probation for three years after being sent to rehab for a second time.
Career Comeback
When Downey finally kicked his drug habit, he had a difficult time resuming his acting career. Insurers used by film productions assigned a price to Downey that was too high, and filmmakers were unwilling to pay that price for Downey. Downey’s second half of his career was made possible by Mel Gibson, who had been Downey’s friend since “Air America.” It was his responsibility to pay Downey’s insurance for “The Singing Detective.” When Downey completed the film without a hitch, other filmmakers were eager to work with him once more.
Then, in 2007, he was cast as Tony Stark in “Iron Man,” which gave him the role of a lifetime. In the Spring of 2008, the first Iron Man film was released. Downey’s performance in Iron Man was widely praised. “Iron Man 2,” “Iron Man 3,” and “The Incredible Hulk” are just some of the roles he’s had in the past few years. Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), Captain America: Civil War (2016), Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017), Avengers: Infinity Wars (2018), and Avengers: Endgame (2019) are the five most recent Avengers films.
Downey was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Tropic Thunder, a comedy in which he appeared. In the 2009 film Sherlock Holmes, Downey was cast as another well-known character when he was cast as Holmes. “Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows” was released in 2011 and he’s set to reprise his role as the famous fictional detective in a third film, which is currently scheduled for release in late December 2021.
Personal Life
Downey married Deborah Falconer, an actress, and singer, on May 29, 1992, after a whirlwind courtship of 42 days. In 2001, the marriage was ended by Downey’s drug use and numerous rehab visits. Falconer and their son Indio (who was born in 1993) left Downey, California, and moved to California. In 2004, Falconer and Downey divorced.
On the set of “Gothika” in 2003, Downey was introduced to Susan Levin, a film executive. He asked her out on a date twice, but she refused each time. She was eventually unable to deny the attraction she felt for him. In November 2003, the night before Levin turned 30, Downey proposed to her. In 2005, they got married. Exton was born in February 2012. Avri was born in November of that year.
Because of his drug and alcohol abstinence, Downey hasn’t used drugs or alcohol since July 2003. To him, Susan has been instrumental in helping him overcome his drug and alcohol abuse. In the past, Downey has been involved in 12-step programs.
Salary Highlights
Robert earned $50 million between June 2016 and June 2017, making him one of the world’s highest-paid actors. He made $80 million from June 2017 to June 2018. He made $65 million between June 2018 and June 2019.
The first Iron Man movie brought in “just” $500,000 for RDJ. He made $12 million for the 2010 film “Due Date” and $15 million for the 2011 film “Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows” outside of Marvel. Robert will make at least $40 million and as much as $75 million from “Avengers: Endgame,” depending on various box office milestones. A lucrative endorsement deal with the Chinese phone company OnePlus is another source of income for him,
How much did Robert Downey, Jr. Make Playing Iron Man?
Robert Downey Jr.’s film-by-film earnings from his role as Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe are shown in the following chart:
| Robert Downey, Jr’s Total Earnings From Marvel | |
| Iron Man I | $500 thousand |
| Iron Man II | $10 million |
| Iron Man III | $75 million |
| The Avengers | $50 million ($10 million base + $40 million backend bonus) |
| Avengers: Age of Ultron | $40 million |
| Captain America: Civil War | $40 million |
| Spider-Man Homecoming | $15 million |
| Avengers: Infinity War | $40 million |
| Avengers: End Game | $75 million |
| Total | $345.5 million |
Real Estate
Robert is the proud owner of a slew of properties in the greater Los Angeles area. Robert’s property portfolio is estimated to be worth between $40 and $50 million.
Since 2012, he’s been the proud owner of a $4 million Santa Monica mansion.
A seven-acre Malibu estate with equestrian facilities cost him $13.44 million in 2009. For $4 million, he purchased a second Malibu home in 2017.
He is the proud owner of a $2.5 million mansion in the Pacific Palisades and a beachfront mansion in Manhattan Beach, in addition to numerous other properties in Venice, California.
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