Robert Downey Sr.

Summary

Robert Downey Sr. is a human^[1]. Born in Manhattan^[2], Robert Downey Sr.… Robert Downey Sr. was born on June 24, 1936^[3]. Robert Downey Sr. died in Manhattan^[4]. Robert Downey Sr. died on July 7, 2021^[5]. Robert Downey Sr. worked as a film director^[6], screenwriter^[7], television actor^[8], film actor^[9], and film editor^[10]. Robert Downey Sr. ranks in the top 0.53% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,609 views/month, #5,338 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Robert Downey Sr.'s place of birth was Manhattan^[2].
• Robert Downey Sr. passed away in Manhattan^[4].
• Robert Downey Sr. was born on June 24, 1936^[3].
• Robert Downey Sr. died on July 7, 2021^[5].
• Burial took place at Kensico Cemetery^[12].
• Among Robert Downey Sr.'s spouses was Elsie Downey^[13].
• Among Robert Downey Sr.'s spouses was Laura Ernst^[14].
• Robert Downey Sr. was married to Rosemary Rogers^[15].
• A child of Robert Downey Sr. was Robert Downey Jr.^[16].
• A child of Robert Downey Sr. was Allyson Downey^[17].
• Robert Downey Sr. held citizenship in United States^[18].
• English was Robert Downey Sr.'s native language^[19].
• Robert Downey Sr.'s professions included film director^[6].
• Robert Downey Sr.'s professions included screenwriter^[7].
• Robert Downey Sr.'s professions included television actor^[8].
• Robert Downey Sr.'s professions included film actor^[9].
• Robert Downey Sr. worked as a film editor^[10].
• Robert Downey Sr.'s professions included cinematographer^[20].
• Robert Downey Sr. received the Guggenheim Fellowship^[21].
• Robert Downey Sr. is recorded as male^[22].
• Robert Downey Sr.'s instance of is recorded as human^[23].
• Robert Downey Sr.'s Commons category is recorded as Robert Downey Sr.^[24].
• The cause of death was Parkinson's disease^[25].
• Robert Downey Sr.'s family name is recorded as Downey^[26].
• Robert Downey Sr.'s family name is recorded as Elias^[27].

Product Details

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• Type: Person^[28]

• Country: US^[29]

• Began / founded: 1936-06-24^[30]

• Ended / dissolved: 2021-07-07^[31]

• MusicBrainz ID: bd672a63-210f-4fab-a3cb-112e968fe00b^[32]

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Manhattan^[2], Robert Downey Sr.… Robert Downey Sr. was born on June 24, 1936^[3]. English was Robert Downey Sr.'s native language^[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director^[6], screenwriter^[7], television actor^[8], film actor^[9], film editor^[10], and cinematographer^[20].

Recognition

Robert Downey Sr. received the Guggenheim Fellowship^[21].

Personal Life

Spouses include Elsie Downey^[13], an actor^[33], 1934–2014^[34], of United States^[35]; Laura Ernst^[14], a screenwriter^[36], 1957–1994^[37], of United States^[38]; and Rosemary Rogers^[15], a writer^[39], of United States^[40]. Children include Robert Downey Jr.^[16], an actor^[41], b. 1965^[42], of United States^[43], awarded the California Hall of Fame^[44], specialised in acting^[45] and Allyson Downey^[17], an actor^[46], b. 1963^[47], of United States^[48].

Death and Burial

Robert Downey Sr. died on July 7, 2021^[5]. Robert Downey Sr. passed away in Manhattan^[4]. The cause of death was Parkinson's disease^[25]. Robert Downey Sr. is buried at Kensico Cemetery^[12].

Why It Matters

Robert Downey Sr. ranks in the top 0.53% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,609 views/month, #5,338 of 1,000,298).^[11] Robert Downey Sr. has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[49] Robert Downey Sr. is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[50]

Robert Downey Sr. has been cited as an influence by Paul Thomas Anderson^[51], a film director^[52], b. 1970^[53], of United States^[54], awarded the Cannes Best Director Award^[55].

FAQs

Where was Robert Downey Sr. born?

Robert Downey Sr. was born in Manhattan^[2].

Where did Robert Downey Sr. die?

Robert Downey Sr. passed away in Manhattan^[4].

Who was Robert Downey Sr. married to?

Robert Downey Sr.'s spouses include Elsie Downey^[13], Laura Ernst^[14], and Rosemary Rogers^[15].

What did Robert Downey Sr. do for work?

Robert Downey Sr. worked as film director^[6], screenwriter^[7], television actor^[8], film actor^[9], and film editor^[10].

What awards did Robert Downey Sr. receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship^[21].

Who did Robert Downey Sr. influence?

Robert Downey Sr. has been cited as an influence by Paul Thomas Anderson^[51].