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Birthday Special: 5 best films of ‘Iron Man’ Robert Downey Jr

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SNS | April 4, 2018 2:21 pm

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Robert Downey Jr, one of the highest-paid Hollywood actors, is celebrating his 53rd birthday today (April 4). He made his debut as a five-year-old in his father’s 1970 film Pound. He is best known as the fictional British detective Sherlock Holmes and billionaire playboy Tony Stark (Iron Man) in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films. On his special day, let’s have a look at his 5 amazing performances. (Photo Source: Twitter)

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Less Than Zero (1987) Robert Downey Jr. played Julian, a young man with an out-of-control drug habit. The film took a critical look at the culture of wealthy and decadent youth in Los Angeles. Robert was a teen heartthrob in many films but he gained praise with this adaptation. (Photo Source: Twitter)

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Chaplin (1992) Robert played the role of one of the cinematic legends and it was not an easy task. Jim Carrey had been considered to play Charlie Chaplin in the biopic earlier. Downey, who played the Little Tramp, won his first Best Actor Oscar nomination. The role helped him change his image as an actor as he moved from brat-pack roles to more serious characters. (Photo Source: Twitter)

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Zodiac (2007) Robert Downey played a reporter who tries and fails to catch the Zodiac killer and spends the rest of his life drowning in alcohol. Robert was cast as a supporting role in the film. (Photo Source: Twitter)

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Iron Man (2008) Downey played the role of Tony Stark who was a smart, playboy and brilliant entrepreneur. With Iron Man, Downey proved that he’s a seriously talented actor who can also have a lot of fun with a role. Even for his role, Robert was allowed to improvise his lines. (Photo Source: Twitter)

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Sherlock Holmes (2009) Robert played the role of Sherlock Holmes who is a bohemian scientist and detective. He played the role with full justice and was praised for it. He also received Golden Globe Award for Best Actor. (Photo Source: Twitter)

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