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[edit] Criminal photo

Removed criminal photo of Robert Downey Jnr, by reason that there is already a section on his drug addiction and this is not the most significant aspect of what he is famous for.

[edit] Half-Jewish

Removed reference to him considering himself half Jewish. Anyone reading the source can tell he was saying "half" for a play on words; besides he's not religious so it shouldn't matter what he considers himself half of.

--68.103.154.140 13:49, 1 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] DRUG ADDICTION

why is there so little information here on downey jr's drug addiction? it is the defining characteristic of his public persona. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 207.237.212.101 (talk) 23:18, 18 January 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Friendships

This will quickly get out of hand. I don't think who he is friends with has any relevance, unless it is stated in a relevant context, such as someone who helped him find work during the dark days. But just general friendships, especially of the fleeting nature found in entertainment, has no relevance to Downey's encyclopedic entry. --DavidShankBone 22:38, 8 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Profile picture

What's the point of having a profile photo that covers his face?

There should be at least one good photo of him on the page.

[edit] Notable roles

How can "tony stark" be a notable role for him, when the film hasn't even been released? Troubleshooter 23:44, 1 June 2007 (UTC)

The same way "Dagny Taggart" can be a notable role for Angelina Jolie, even though the working draft for Atlas Shrugged: The Movie is probably still a year away: the buzz. First, the visuals we've seen (via a leaked ComicCon trailer) are awesome. Second, the character is one of Marvel's flagships. Third, he will be playing a recovering alcoholic, and the angst he puts on screen will likely be his own. --71.38.212.4 04:44, 13 August 2007 (UTC)

I did a slight correction of Robert Downey Jr plaing Iron Man. The original post said that he is playing the titular character. I changed this to the title character as titular has a slightly different meaning. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 99.245.84.200 (talk) 01:15, 3 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] "Drug Addiction"

He was a coke head. His problem with cocaine is always refered to as "drug addiction". Some where in this article it should say he was a bonified coke head and he spent HELLA amounts of money on it. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.23.246.162 (talk) 19:58, 3 September 2007 (UTC)

Thank you for your unvarnished opinion. However, I think that there is enough mention of his addictions in the article. We have to tread lightly, as this is a BLP, and cite everything up the wazoo. Speculation cannot - I repeat, cannot - and will not be allowed here. - Arcayne (cast a spell) 07:16, 11 September 2007 (UTC)


[edit] this doesnt make sense

These sentences from the opening paragraph don't make sense.

During his period of drug addiction during the late 1990s, Downey Jr. continued his acting career, appearing on the television series Ally McBeal as well as in a number of supporting and lead film roles, including Good Night, and Good Luck, Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang, Zodiac and the upcoming Iron Man.

It talks about roles he completed during drug addiction in the late 90s, however, it mentions upcoming roles(as well as other roles from the 2000s) in the same sentence.

WacoJacko 09:22, 20 October 2007 (UTC)

uhm ya the whole article doesn't make sense. a whole section should be dedicated to his drug addictions and arrests. why is it you fuckos water down the controversy surrounding white actors and blow up all others?? panda —Preceding unsigned comment added by 98.193.101.49 (talk) 18:54, 26 October 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Wing Chun

Totally unimportant, but does anybody know what branch/lineage of Wing Chun he studied? —Preceding unsigned comment added by BlauNacht (talk • contribs) 20:59, 4 May 2008 (UTC)

Nevermind. Found it here: http://www.cheungswingchun.com/g/4232/a-martial-art-for-the-mind.html —Preceding unsigned comment added by BlauNacht (talk • contribs) 21:02, 4 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Nick Fury in the Ultimate Universe

The comments about Nick Fury in Marvel's Ultimate universe "referencing" Downey are a bit confusing. I left them in, but if they mean that he was used as the visual model, that is incorrect, as the Ultimate universe character is clearly based on Samuel L. Jackson. Can anybody figure out what the intent was? Maybe it isn't important enough to keep in either way, and it should just be yanked. David A Spitzley (talk) 15:30, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

What I understand of that sentence is that the character has mentioned Downey on the comic, which seems trivial. So, I agree with you, unless someone can explain this further it's confusing and unimportant.--Yamanbaiia(free hugs!) 16:14, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Why is there no mention of his recurring role in Grey's Anatomy?

I was wondering why his role in Grey's isn't referenced? 216.161.216.60 (talk) 06:16, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

Downey was never on Grey's, you are probably thinking of Jeffrey Dean Morgan.--Yamanbaiia(free hugs!) 08:47, 27 May 2008 (UTC)