Ca critically acclaimed method actor. Lazarus in “Tropic Thunder” has taken on the extraordinarily challenging role of playing an African American solider, although he is a white Australian. The character Lazarus goes so far as to medically change the color of his skin. His hilarious role as Kirk Lazarus earned Downey Jr. several award nominations in addition the Oscar nom, including a Golden Globe, BAFTA and Screen Actors Guild Award nomination.
Among his less recognized roles, Downey Jr. is also a talented musician. In 2004 he released his debut album titled “The Futurist” through Sony Classics. The album featured eight original songs that displayed his musical abilities. His variety of talents showcase why he holds the position in Hollywood that he does today.
Downey Jr. is rumored to continue his roles in “ Marvel’s Avengers 2,” another “Sherlock Holmes” movie and more “Iron Man” films in the next few years. But one thing that is for sure is that his seat on Hollywood’s thrown, as king, surely will not be overtaken anytime soon. The world greatly anticipates what we will see next from Robert Downey Jr
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eccentric genius detective, Sherlock Holmes, who solves intricate mysteries along with costar Jude Law. Law, who takes on the role of Watson, Holmes’s sidekick, does so in Batman and Robin sort of fashion, but with a lot less spandex. Downey Jr. earned a Golden Globe nomination for his performance in the first film of the two film series.
Downey Jr.’s first Oscar nomination came years before he put on an iron suit to save the masses, but he did have to but on a notable mustache. In 1992 he received an Academy Award nomination, in the category of Best Actor, for his portrayal of Charlie Chaplin in Richard Attenborough’s celebrated film “Chaplin.” So inspired as to truly perform as Chaplin in the film, Downey Jr. bought a house that was built for the real Charlie Chaplin in 1926. Gestures like these are really what make it obvious to see why Downey Jr. has been such a success at the box office and with critics.
He received his second Oscar nomination, in the category of Best Supporting Actor, for his role as Kirk Lazarus in the movie “Tropic Thunder”. The character of Lazarus is fittingly,