C · ROBERT DOWNEY JR
as Kirk Lazarus in the movie “Tropic Thunder”.
The character of Lazarus is fittingly, a 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.