Robert Downey, Jr. was born April 4, 1965 in Manhattan. The son of Robert Downey, Sr., who was a drug addict, actor and director of underground films, Robert, Jr. grew up in Greenwich Village. Robert Junior moved to California in order to further his career in movies, and during that time, he himself became an active alcoholic and drug addict and was arrested numerous times for drug-related charges. He spent time in a drug rehab in a prison setting and says he has been clean and sober since July of 2003. He has been married twice and has three children.
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Showcases Robert Downey Jr., with sections dedicated to his life and his career and, in addition, such things as his hobbies and philanthropic causes. Also has news items about and interviews with him.
http://downeyunlimited.com/
The Internet Movie Database section dedicated to Robert Downey Jr. includes his biography and trivia about him, his filmographies and awards he has been nominated for or won. Also contains a message board for discussions about him.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000375/bio
This is the section of People which houses archived articles and photographs of Robert Downey Jr. It also provides his birthday information, videos, and trivia about him.
http://www.people.com/people/robert_downey_jr
Fan site devoted to Robert Downey Jr. highlights his life, his career, and photographs as well as linking to news which is relevant to him and his fans. Additionally contains free wallpaper, icons, and fan art.
http://robert-downeyjr.net/
Robert Downey, Jr. the Game’s Afoot
LA Times Magazine’s 2009 feature article about the actor and his role in the Sherlock Holmes movie contains photographs as well as an in-person interview with Robert Downey Jr.
http://www.latimesmagazine.com/2009/12/robert-downey-jrthe-games-afoot.html
