Robert Downey Jr.

Robert Downey Jr. (born April 4, 1965 in New York, United States) is an American actor. Born in New York City, he is the son of director Robert Downey Sr.. Downey Jr.'s father was born with the surname Elias, and is of half Jewish and half Irish ancestry. Downey Jr.'s mother is of German and Scottish descent.

Trivia

• He practices Wing Chun Kung Fu.
• Appeared in Elton John video "I Want Love" in 2001.
• He is an artist. He designed the cover-art for his 2004 debut album "The Futurist".
• He was invited to open for Duran Duran in 2005. He had to decline the offer due to film commitments.
• He was a cast member of the 1985/86 season of Saturday Night Live.
• Dated Sarah Jessica Parker.
• In one skit on Saturday Night Live he and co-star Anthony Michael Hall played musicians John Oates and Daryl Hall, respectively.
• Many people mistakenly believe he appears in To Live and Die in L.A.. The "Robert Downey" listed in the credits is his father, Robert Downey Sr..