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Robert Downey Jr
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Author : Martin Howden
language : en
Publisher: Blake Publishing
Release Date : 2010
Robert Downey Jr written by Martin Howden and has been published by Blake Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Actors categories.
From his first role as a cherubic five-year old through Iron Man 2 and the films yet to come, a look at the life and career one of Hollywood's most surprising leading men Robert Downey Jr. has become one of Hollywood's most shining, distinctive stars thanks to scene-stealing roles in films like Iron Man, Zodiac, and Sherlock Holmes. This book takes an in-depth, insightful look at his work in front of the camera as well as his life behind the spotlight. It reveals details of his film debut at age five playing a puppy in his father's underground cult film, his attempt at becoming a comedian during an ill-fated stint as a Saturday Night Live cast member, how he burst onto the scene with his moving performance in Less than Zero, and how he charmed Hollywood with his Oscar-nominated turn as troubled funny man Charlie Chaplin. With a life that has had more twist and turns than the plots of some of his acclaimed movies, Robert Downey Jr.'s journey from hellraiser to Hollywood royalty is shocking, moving, funny, and inspirational.
Robert Downey Jr Blockbuster Movie Star
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Author : Stephanie Watson
language : en
Publisher: ABDO Publishing Company
Release Date : 2012-01-01
Robert Downey Jr Blockbuster Movie Star written by Stephanie Watson and has been published by ABDO Publishing Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-01-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
This title examines the fascinating life of Robert Downey Jr. Readers will learn about Downey's childhood, family, education, rise to fame, his trouble with drugs, and his time in rehab . Colorful graphics, oversize photos, and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-read, compelling text that explores how Downey's interest in acting led to leading roles in movies that include The Pickup Artist, Sherlock Holmes, which earned him a Golden Globe, and Iron Man. Features include a table of contents, glossary, selected bibliography, Web links, source notes, and an index, plus a timeline and fun facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Robert Downey Jr A Biography
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Author : Michael Sarko
language : en
Publisher: Hyperink Inc
Release Date : 2012-07-30
Robert Downey Jr A Biography written by Michael Sarko and has been published by Hyperink Inc this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-07-30 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
ABOUT THE BOOK One way or another, Robert Downey Jr.'s reputation as a drug addict and a playboy has been an essential aspect of his career and public persona since he broke out in the 1980s. The influence of his habits is unquestionable, from the way his real-life struggle with substance abuse mirrored his character Julian's rapid deterioration in Less Than Zero to the winking acknowledgment of his past problems in more recent roles like hard-living hero Tony Stark in the Iron Man franchise and literary cocaine icon Sherlock Holmes. Downey has been showered with critical accolades, award nominations and big paychecks on both sides of addiction. The real question is whether his audience prefers him as a fascinating scoundrel or a delightfully profane poster boy for redemption, and if it's even possible to have one without the other. When Mel Gibson made headlines in 2006 for a drunk driving arrest and the antisemitic rant that followed, Robert Downey Jr. was at the head of a very short line of people in Hollywood to come to his defense. Downey and Gibson met on the set of Air America and would be close friends ever since. Gibson told W Magazine in 2007, “He was one of the first people to call and offer the hand of friendship. He just said, ‘Hey, welcome to the club. Let's go see what we can do to work on ourselves.” That was the voice of today's Robert Downey Jr. That was the man post-rehab, post-prison, post-divorce and post-disaster that very nearly ruined his career. That was the voice of the man who couldn't get a gig in the movie business for two solid years until Mel Gibson footed the toxic insurance bill for Downey's role as the lead in 2003's most important flop, The Singing Detective. Robert Downey Jr. spent significant periods of time between 1996 and 2001 in rehabilitation centers and prison, resulting in so many high-profile legal battles and breached contracts that he struggled to get any work at all following his release from the Corcoran II drug treatment facility. In the three years following his lauded supporting performance in Wonder Boys (2000), Downey's only screen credits were three short films and a run on the Fox series Ally McBeal that ended with him being fired for drug-related behavioral problems. This led to years of trouble qualifying for the insurance coverage that has become de rigueur for A-list actors signing onto a major motion picture. When Mel Gibson vouched for Downey during the production of The Singing Detective, he was putting his own career on the line as well. The film may have crashed critically and financially, but it put Robert Downey Jr. back on the silver screen. The Singing Detective was an adaptation of a BBC miniseries of the same name. It was the kind of project that could have been great but was ultimately doomed to fail. It got batted around Hollywood for years being toyed with and ultimately passed up by the likes of David Cronenberg and Robert Altman until it landed at Icon Productions, the company Mel Gibson formed with Bruce Davey, a fellow Aussie in the film business. Dennis Potter, who wrote the original Singing Detective, had been dead for a decade by the time director Keith Gordon brought it to the screen in the U.S. The result was a jumbled mess of postmodern storytelling that abandoned the irony and allusions to World War II England that made the BBC production resonate beyond its intentionally disorienting conceits. The story of a pulp mystery novelist who escapes the pain of advanced psoriasis through fantasy, The Singing Detective is a mess on the screen but a fascinating (if unintentional) reflection of its star. Robert Downey Jr. not only grew up in front of the camera, he has often been indistinguishable from the characters he plays... ...buy the book to keep reading!
Robert Downey Jr
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Author : Ben Falk
language : en
Publisher: Portico
Release Date : 2014-12-08
Robert Downey Jr written by Ben Falk and has been published by Portico this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-12-08 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The Comeback Kid will be the first biography of Robert Downey Jr. A Detailed and authoritative account of the life, career, stardom and controversy of Robert Downey JR – one of Hollywood’s most popular, and gifted, actors of recent times. A behind-the-scenes look on the making of his most famous and infamous movies, talking to the people closest to him, from actors and directors to those he has encountered during his trips to the dark side. “I’ve always felt like an outsider in this industry. Because I’m so insane I guess.” – Robert Downey Jr. Robert Downey Jr’s life isn’t a movie – but it could be. Now one of the biggest box office stars in the world thanks to Iron Man and Sherlock Holmes, he’s come a long way since his early days as a rising actor amidst the Brat Pack of the Eighties, as well as stints on Saturday Night Live and Ally McBeal. His incredible journey has also encompassed prison and drug addiction – experiences which left him just one bad choice away from death. Funny, definitive and entertaining, this is the first book that dares to glimpse inside the psyche of a brilliant and complex icon of our times.
Robert Downey Jr Star Of Iron Man
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Author : Sarah Tieck
language : en
Publisher: ABDO Publishing Company
Release Date : 2014-01-01
Robert Downey Jr Star Of Iron Man written by Sarah Tieck and has been published by ABDO Publishing Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Colorful graphics, oversized photographs, and short, engaging sentences draw readers in to the fascinating life of famous actor Robert Downey Jr., star of the Iron Man movie series! Readers will learn about Downey's family background and early interest in acting, leading to his popularity as a talented, young actor of the 1980s. Covered in detail is Downey's popular role as Tony Stark in the Iron Man and Avengers movie series. Also included is his starring role in the Sherlock Holmes movie series. Features include table of contents, map, fact boxes, facts page with Downey's vital information, glossary with phonetic spellings, and index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Robert Downey Jr From Brat To Icon
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Author : Erin E. MacDonald
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2014-09-17
Robert Downey Jr From Brat To Icon written by Erin E. MacDonald and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09-17 with Performing Arts categories.
Robert Downey Jr. may be best known as Iron Man, but his career as an actor stretches back to the 1970s and features several Oscar-quality roles. He has worked with a wide range of innovative directors from Oliver Stone and Robert Altman to Richard Linklater and Shane Black, and has played punk kids, detectives, journalists and even a serial killer. This collection of new essays examines, in roughly chronological order, more than 25 of Downey’s best performances in films as diverse as Less Than Zero, Chaplin, Natural Born Killers, A Scanner Darkly, The Soloist and Tropic Thunder. Including a biography, chronology and filmography, the book highlights the inseparability of the actor’s biography from his works and from the unique combination of talents he brings to his roles.
Celebrity Biographies The Amazing Life Of Robert Downey Jr Famous Actors
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Author : Matt Green
language : en
Publisher: Matt Green
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Celebrity Biographies The Amazing Life Of Robert Downey Jr Famous Actors written by Matt Green and has been published by Matt Green this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Ever wondered how Robert Downey Jr. rose to stardom? Robert Downey Jr. was born on April 4, 1965 in Manhattan, New York, to a couple who both worked in the film industry. His life and career has been a mixture of great successes and devastating failures, but amidst all of the things he went through, Robert has been able to stay true to who he is and has never failed to win the admiration and support of his fans and critics alike. Starting out as a young actor with a tremendous potential for stardom in Hollywood, Robert’s career took a turn for the worst when he became a victim of drug addiction. For more interesting facts you must read the biography. Grab your biography book now!
Robert Downey Jr
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Author : Nicole Horning
language : en
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Release Date : 2019-07-15
Robert Downey Jr written by Nicole Horning and has been published by Greenhaven Publishing LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-07-15 with Young Adult Nonfiction categories.
Robert Downey Jr. is one of the most famous and influential actors in Hollywood. Since 2008, he has been at the center of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but the road to his role as Iron Man was difficult. Readers discover how he has become an inspiration to those who are struggling with personal demons, especially substance abuse, and how he overcame those struggles to return to the spotlight. Through sidebars, annotated quotations, and full-color photographs, this book allows readers to gain a deeper appreciation for Robert Downey Jr.'s acting skills and personal resilience.
Robert Downey Jr
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Author : Amie Jane Leavitt
language : en
Publisher: Mitchell Lane Publishers, Inc.
Release Date : 2012-09-30
Robert Downey Jr written by Amie Jane Leavitt and has been published by Mitchell Lane Publishers, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-09-30 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
There are all kinds of superheroes. Some we love in movies, and some we find in real life. Robert Downey Jr. has been both kinds. He has won the hearts of moviegoers as the invincible Iron Man, but only after defeating the true villain in his life, a career-threatening drug addiction. Journey with Downey through his stellar career and personal life, from acting in his father’s films at age five through his Oscar-nominated role playing the great Charlie Chaplin and beyond. You’ll be amazed by this heroic actor, whose inner character is stronger than iron.
Robert Downey Jr
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Author : Laurie Collier Hillstrom
language : en
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Release Date : 2011-03-02
Robert Downey Jr written by Laurie Collier Hillstrom and has been published by Greenhaven Publishing LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-03-02 with Young Adult Nonfiction categories.
Known today for blockbuster films like Iron Man, Robert Downey Jr. has ?bounced back from a decades-long struggle with drug addiction to become a top player in Hollywood. This captivating volume provides an incisive biography of Robert Downey Jr. Readers will learn about Downey's upbringing in an artistic family, the trials of early stardom, his downward spiral and acting failures, his road back to recovery, and his cautious yet successful comeback.