Robert Downey Sr

When it comes to making decisions like retiring from a career that one loves so much and allows him/her to continue in till old age, it true wisdom. Robert Downey Sr. is one such a person who after being in the film industry for 60 good years, he decided to call it quits. Today, although long gone from the industry, he is still celebrated and regarded as a role model to many.

Robert is known as not only a former actor, but also a director, producer, cinematographer and writer. To add on this, his son actor Robert Downey Jr. also adds more medals to Robert’s name. Just like many other actors and directors, Robert also has the best project which is Putney Swope as a writer and a director.

Well, how well do you know about Robert Downey Sr.? If not much, we have compiled all you need to know about Robert Downey Sr.’s net worth in 2021, his age, height, weight, wife, kids, biography and complete details about his life. Well, if you’re all set, here is what we know about Robert Downey Sr. to date.

Biography and Early Life

If you thought that Robert is a young man, you should think again. Robert Downey Sr. is in his 80s as he was born on the 24^th of June back in 1936. Robert is the son of Elizabeth (nee McLauchlen) and Robert Elias Sr. who lived in Manhattan, New York City, in the United States of America at the time of Robert’s birth.

Interestingly, although Robert Sr. has led to the birth of a generation of actors, none of his parents was in the film industry. His mother was a model while his father was a motel and restaurant manager. Robert has a half-brother named Jim Downey from his mom’s second marriage.

Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement

So, how old is Robert Downey Sr. in 2021 and what is his height and weight? Well, Robert Downey Sr.’s age is 85 years old as of today’s date 2nd August 2021 having been born on 24 June 1936. Though, he is 5′ 8″ in feet and inches and 183 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 172 lbs in Pound and 78 kg in Kilograms.

Education

It would not be a surprise if there was no information available about Robert’s school life considering those were many years ago. This man has lived very many years and has been through different stages in life to remember information about his school years. We have however not given up on our research and we hope we will be the first to come up with all the information about his school years.

Personal Life: Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids

As we mentioned above, Robert is known as the father of Robert Downey Jr. who is also an actor. This means that he did not only concentrate on his career but he also gave love a chance. In 1962, Robert fell in love and exchanged marriage vows with Elsie Ann Downey (nee Ford) who was an actress at the time. The two were blessed with two kids whom they named Allyson Downey and Robert Downey Jr. who have both ventured into the film industry. Robert Jr. is a famous actor while Allyson is an actress and a writer. Their marriage however did not last very long as they divorced in 1975.

After divorcing his first wife, he married Laura Ernst in 1991 and Ernst was also an actress and a writer. The couple did not have any kids and enjoyed their marriage for only four years as Lou Gehrig’s disease snatched Laura from Robert through death. He never gave up on love. Four years after his wife’s death in 1998, he married Rosemary Rogers who is an author and the couple are together to date. They however don’t have kids together. Robert and Rosemary are very happy together in their home in New York City.

Is Robert Downey Sr Gay?

Robert Downey Sr. is not gay. His three different marriages and their kids is enough to prove that he is straight.

Professional Career

Robert Downey is a retired American actor who has made a big difference in the film industry. He joined the film world back in 1953 and was involved in very many projects until his retirement in 2013. Some of the projects he has had a hand in include; Surrealistic Greaser’s Palace, Too Much Sun, Hail Caesar and Rented Lips among many others.

Awards

Although Robert Downy did not win any award or nomination during his career in the film industry but it is very clear that he has had a successful journey.

Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Robert Downey Sr in 2021

Over the years that Robert has been in the film industry, he managed to earn a fortune that has given him a comfortable life to date. As of 2021, He has a net worth of $10 Million.

Some Interesting Facts You Need To Know

• Robert Sr. was born Robert Elias Jr. but he had to pick-up his stepfather’s surname James Downey to help him enlist in the US Army. But it was impossible as he was underage at the time.

Robert is one man who has contributed a lot in the film industry as an actor, producer and cinematographer among others.