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  1. Sep 13, 2024 · According to Downey Jr, he grew up surrounded by drugs because of his father’s involvement in the film industry. In fact, it was Downey Sr who gave his son a joint to smoke at the age of six and also admitted that he let him snort cocaine on occasion.

  2. Robert John Downey Sr. was born Robert John Elias Jr. in the Manhattan borough of New York City, on June 24, 1936. [3] He was the son of Elizabeth "Betty" McLauchlen, a model and magazine editor, and Robert John Elias Sr., who worked in management of motels and restaurants. [3]

  3. Mar 10, 2024 · Downey, Sr. passed away in 2021 at the age of 85, shortly after filming a documentary with his son titled Sr., which is streaming on Netflix. The actor's mother, Elsie Ford, also appeared...

  4. Jul 7, 2021 · But in 2001 when his Oscar-nominated son was facing cocaine charges, Downey Sr spoke to the New York Post, external about the difficulties of being part of the film business.

  5. Dec 2, 2022 · Sr.: a loving portrait of Robert Downey, père. Though it might easily have slipped into the sentimental or self-serving, this intimate tribute to the maverick filmmaker Robert Downey Sr., co-produced by his son and directed by Chris Smith, is piercing and poignant.

  6. Dec 1, 2022 · Robert Downey Jr. takes a look at his father, and himself, in 'Sr.'. Netflix documentary is a study of filmmaker Robert Downey Sr. and the effect he had on his movie star son. Adam Graham....

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  8. Nov 14, 2022 · The late actor and filmmaker's son Robert Downey Jr. profiles his father in the upcoming Netflix film Sr., which explores Downey Sr.'s life and his impact on both Hollywood and the life of his...

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