Robert Downey Jr. Celebrates 60th Birthday and Prepares Marvel Return as Doctor Doom
The Oscar-winning actor reflects on his storied career and announces his next chapter in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
- Robert Downey Jr. turns 60 on April 4, 2025, marking a milestone in a career defined by resilience and reinvention.
- In 2024, he won his first Oscar for his supporting role in Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer,' earning widespread acclaim.
- Downey credits his wife, Susan Downey, for helping him overcome addiction and rebuild his life and career.
- He became a global superstar as Tony Stark/Iron Man, a role that redefined the superhero genre and made him one of Hollywood's highest-paid actors.
- Downey recently announced his return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the villain Doctor Doom in two upcoming films, slated for 2026 and 2027.