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Robert Downey Jr.
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.: Blockbuster Movie Star
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. from Brat to Icon
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.
Robert Downey Jr
From his first role as a cherubic five-year old through "Iron Man 2" andthe films yet to come, a look at the life and career one of Hollywood's most surprising leading menRobert 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, insightfullook 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 fiveplaying a puppy in his father's underground cult film, his attemptatbecominga comedian during an ill-fated stint asa" SaturdayNight 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.
Chronicles the life and career of the actor known for his troubles with drug addiction and the law and for his roles in the "Iron Man" and "Sherlock Holmes" films.
Robert Downey Jr A Short Unauthorized Biography
Robert Downey Jr: A Short Unauthorized Biography is a short unauthorized biography produced from electronic resources researched that includes significant events and career milestones. Ideal for fans of Robert Downey Jr and general readers looking for a quick insight about one of today's most intriguing celebrities. This must-read short unauthorized biography chronicles: Who is Robert Downey Jr Things People Have Said about Robert Downey JrRobert Downey Jr is BornGrowing Up with Robert Downey JrRobert Downey Jr Personal RelationshipsThe Rise of Robert Downey JrSignificant Career MilestonesRobert Downey Jr Friends and FoesFun Facts About Robert Downey JrHow The World Sees Robert Downey Jr Robert Downey Jr A Short Unauthorized Biography is one of the latest short unauthorized biographies from Fame Life Bios. Check it out now!
The Robert Downey Jr Handbook - Everything You Need to Know about Robert Downey Jr
Robert John Downey, Jr.(born April 4, 1965) is an American actor.Downey made his screen debut in 1970 at the age of five when he appeared in his father's film Pound, and has worked consistently in film and television ever since.During the 1980s he had roles in a series of coming of age films associated with the Brat Pack.His role in Less Than Zero (1987) served as the first time Downey's acting would be acknowledged by critics.After Zero, Downey started landing roles in bigger films such as Air America (1990), Soapdish (1991) and Natural Born Killers (1994).He played Charlie Chaplin in the 1992 film Chaplin for which he received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. In 2007, Downey was...
Robert Downey Jr
"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 leading this incredibly famous franchise was difficult for Downey. This book examines how he is an inspiration to those who are struggling with personal dilemmas, especially substance abuse, and how he overcame those struggles to become the face of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Through sidebars, annotated quotations, and full-color photographs, this book allows readers to gain a deeper appreciation for Robert Downey Jr. and his acting skills"--
Chasing Phil
In 1977 the FBI under J Edgar Hoover concerned itself mainly with bank robbers and communists. When Jack Brennan and Jim Wedick, two rookie agents, decide to investigate the biggest white-colour criminal in the world, Phil Kitzer Jr, they are forced to invent the undercover investigation as they go. This is the incredible globetrotting story of a case, a criminal and a friendship that changed the role of the FBI forever.
