Happy Birthday Robert Downey Jr

Robert Downey Jr., better known as 'Iron-Man,' turns 58 on April 4. On this occasion, let us look at some of the actor's lesser-known facts.

Robert Downey Jr. is a versatile actor most known for his role as Iron Man in Marvel’s Avengers Franchise, but he has had a vibrant portfolio of films in his arsenal including Thrillers like Zodiac and Sherlock Holmes and even Classics like Wonder Boys and Chaplin.

RDJ comes from a heritage of actors. Robert Downey Sr. is a well known actor and film-maker whereas his mother is also an eminent actor namely, Elsie Ann Ford

Robert Jr. had an early start at his career at the mere age of 5 in the film ‘Pound’ (1970) in which portrayed the role of ‘Puppy’

Robert Downey Jr. has had his own struggles in his personal life with a crippling drug addiction. There was once a time when he was in and out of Rehab manier times and he has multiple arrests for the same too. In interviews and public appearances, Robert has shed some more light about his past life with drugs and run-downs with the police.

In a documentary called ‘Sr.’ he talks about his father’s filmmaker career and his dismissal upbringing, wherein he made the terrible mistake of introducing his 6 year old son to drugs

Robert is also known for his Philanthropy and has been a part of numerous causes. He has worked with Make-A-Wish Foundation wherein he dressed as Iron Man and visited Kids with terminal diseases who wished to see Iron man in their struggling times.