New Delhi, April 13 -- Robert Downey Jr. was born in New York City in 1965 and rose early as one of Hollywood's most gifted actors, earning acclaim for films like Chaplin. Years later, he became globally synonymous with Tony Stark in the Iron Man and broader Marvel franchise. His journey, however, was far from linear. Addiction struggles, legal troubles, and professional setbacks marked his public life before a remarkable comeback reshaped his career. In 2024, that second act reached its peak when he won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Oppenheimer.

"I think you end up doing the stuff you were supposed to do at the time you were supposed to do it."

This line is widely attributed to Downey Jr., though its original intervie...