Robert Downey Jr Net Worth Forbes: How Much Money Does The Actor Make, and Why Is He So Rich?

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Robert Downey Jr.’s late father introduced him to acting at an early age and he’s so far had an impressive career. But, what is his net worth?

Robert John Downey Jr. is an American producer and one of the most accomplished actors of his generation. His career has been characterized by critical and popular success in his youth, followed by a period of substance abuse and legal troubles, before a resurgence of commercial success later in his career.

Robert Downey Jr. is probably best known for his role as Iron Man, a role which lifted him out of his downward spiral and helped him achieve superstar status again following his troubles with addiction.

His name shortened as RDJ, he had a close relationship with his father who introduced him into the acting business at age of five in the film Pound (1970), written and directed by his father, Robert Downey Sr. 

Many might be curious about his current fortune, but the truth is, he is one of the famous, and wealthiest actors in the world. So, how much is Robert Downey Jr.’s net worth? Read on for more.

Robert Downey Jr. 
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Robert Downey Jr.
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Profile Summary

Celebrated Name:Robert Downey Jr.
Net Worth:$300 million
Salary:$345.5 million for Iron 1 to 3
$75 million for Avengers: Endgame
Profession:Actor, Film Producer, Screenwriter, Singer-songwriter, Comedian
Full Real Name:Robert John Downey Jr.
Date of Birth:April 4, 1965 (age 58 years)
Birthplace:Manhattan, New York, United States
Gender:Male
Height:5 ft 8 in (1.74 m)
Nationality:American
Marriages:Susan Downey (m. 2005), Deborah Falconer (m. 1992–2004)
Children:3 kids
Parents:Robert Downey Sr., Elsie Ford
Robert Downey Jr.
Robert Downey Jr.
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How rich is Robert Downey Jr.?

Robert Downey Jr. was born on April 4, 1965, in Manhattan, New York, United States to father Robert Downey Sr., and mother Elsie Ford. His parents were supportive of his career especially his dad, who was an actor and a director himself.

Downey Sr. worked in the film industry from the sixties up until the last decade of his life. He was known for creating fearless, boldly weird movies that likely wouldn’t see the screen today like Putney Swope.

Just like RDJ has had Indio act as a younger version of himself, in the past Robert Downey Sr. helped his son get started in the acting business.

His father Robert Downey Sr. died in July of 2021 at age 85 due to complications following a long battle with Parkinson’s.

Robert Downey Jr began acting when he was five and has appeared in over 70 films throughout his career.

Perhaps most famous for his iconic performance as “Tony Stark/Iron Man,” Downey impressed both critics and mass audiences with his portrayal of the Marvel superhero. The original “Iron Man” (2008) earned more than $585 million, making it one of the year’s biggest hits. Downey returned for the successful sequels “Iron Man 2″ (2010) and “Iron Man 3″ (2013), the highest-grossing film of the year. He also reprised the role in “The Avengers” (2012), which is the fourth highest-grossing film in cinema history. Downey most recently appeared in the sequel “The Avengers: Age of Ultron” (2015) and can next be seen in the highly anticipated Marvel’s “Captain America: Civil War,” slated for a May 2016 release.

A two-time Academy Award nominee, Downey is the winner of 3 Golden Globe awards. He won a BAFTA Award for Best Actor in the acclaimed biopic Chaplin (1992). Downey earned his second Oscar nomination, for Best Supporting Actor, for his work in Ben Stiller’s comedy hit “Tropic Thunder” (2008). His performance as Kirk Lazarus, a white Australian actor playing a black American character, also brought him Golden Globe, BAFTA Award, and Screen Actors Guild Award nominations that year.  Other recent film credits include: “The Judge” (2014), which Downey and his wife, Susan, produced through their production company, Team Downey; “Sherlock Holmes” (2009), for which he won a Golden Globe; and its successful follow-up, “Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows” (2011).

The versatile Downey also released his debut album, “The Futurist” (2004), containing eight original songs.

Well, could all of these movies and achievements reflect in his bank account? Is he a billionaire, and how much is his current net worth? Read on for more.

What is Robert Downey Jr.’s net worth? As one of the seasoned actors in the world, Robert Downey Jr has an estimated current net worth of $300 million. Forbes pegs his net worth at $66 million (as of 2019). He made this fortune from his numerous movie roles, his production career and other endeavors.

His role as Iron Man in the Marvel franchise made him one of the highest-paid actors in the history of Hollywood.

Robert Downey Jr has earned a total of $345.5 million playing Iron Man in the various Marvel movies. His first paycheck was the lowest as he was paid “just” $500,000 for the first “Iron Man”. Earned $10 million for Iron Man 2. With backend points, earned $70 million for the third Iron Man.

Outside of Marvel some of his biggest paydays include the $12 million for the 2010 movie “Due Date” and $15 million for 2011’s “Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows”. Depending on various box office milestones, Robert will earn at least $40 million and as much as $75 million off “Avengers: Endgame”. He also has a lucrative endorsement deal with Chinese phone company OnePlus.

He also has an impressive real estate portforlio. He owns $50 million worth of real estate. Paid $13 million in 2009 for a 7 acre Malibu estate. Owns at least one other Malibu house. Owns a beachfront home in Manhattan Beach, Ca.

FAQ

What is Robert Downey Juniors net worth?

Robert Downey Jr. is an American actor and producer who has a net worth of $300 Million. Robert Downey Jr. is one of the greatest, finest, and most famous names in Hollywood and other film industries.

Who is the richest Avenger actor?

Robert Downey Jr is the wealthiest Avengers actor with a fortune of $300 Million followed by Scarlett Johansson (Net Worth: $140 Million), Hugh Jackman (Net Worth: $100 Million), Bradley Cooper (Net Worth: $100 Million), Chris Hemsworth (Net Worth: $90 Million), and Ryan Reynolds (Net Worth: $75 Million).

How much did Robert Downey Jr make in Iron Man 1?

The actor was paid US $500,000 for the first Iron Man movie. He earned US $10 million for Iron Man 2 and US $70 million for the third movie. In total, the actor made US $345.5 million playing Iron Man in various MCU movies.

Is Robert Downey Jr a Millionaire?

Robert Downey, Jr has a net worth of $300 million.

Who is richer Batman or Iron Man?

Batman is, in fact, richer than Iron Man. However, it is also important to note that both Tony Stark and Bruce Wayne have used their own money to fund far more personal and superhero ventures compared to anyone else.

Is Robert Downey Jr a billionaire?

No! Robert Downey Jr.is not a billionaire but a multi-millionaire. He has a current net worth of US $300 million.

Is Robert Downey Jr the highest-paid actor in the world?

No, he is just one of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood history thanks to the part his Marvel movie, Iron Man.