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Robert Downey Sr. was an American film director, screenwriter and actor, known for his absurdist and countercultural films. He was the father of Robert Downey Jr. and died of Parkinson's disease in 2021.
Robert Downey Sr. (1936-2021) was a filmmaker known for his absurdist and satirical comedies, such as Putney Swope and Greaser's Palace. He was also the father of actors Robert Downey Jr. and Allyson Downey.
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- Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
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- Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Jul 7, 2021 · Robert Downey Sr., a director and actor known for subversive comedies and roles in “To Live and Die in L.A.” and “Boogie Nights,” died Tuesday evening at age 85.
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- Christi Carras
Jul 7, 2021 · Downey Sr. was an actor and filmmaker best known for “Putney Swope” and “Greaser’s Palace.” He also appeared in “Boogie Nights,” “Magnolia” and “To Live and Die in L.A.”
Jul 8, 2021 · Robert Downey Sr, a renowned filmmaker, has passed away at the age of 85, his son Robert Downey Jr has announced.
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Robert Downey Sr. was a director, writer and actor who made absurdist films such as Putney Swope and Greaser's Palace. He was the father of Robert Downey Jr. and died in 2021.
Dec 5, 2022 · He was in the throes of addiction (chiefly to cocaine and marijuana), and allowed his son to take drugs with him from the age of six. Downey Jr has now been sober for nearly two decades, but his...
