appearing on screen for the first time
at the age of five you know he was good
you know but as a kid I couldn’t seem to
get close and persevering through drug
addictions and prison time he’s grown to
become one of the highest-paid Hollywood
actors today welcome to watchmojo.com
and today we’re counting down our picks
for the top 10 Robert Downey jr.
performances and the Oscar goes to
for this list we’re taking a look at
those big screen and small screen
performances that show off this actor at
its finest and/or most memorable should
better be improving your acting
number ten Julian Wells less than zero
one of his earliest acclaimed roles
Downey jr. grips us and doesn’t let go
with his portrayal of a smart and
charming young graduate who becomes
enslaved by cocaine on his road to
success although he’s urged by his two
best friends to quit the movie follows
his downward spiral as the addiction
takes over his life and ruins his health
and relationships can’t you tell when I
when I’m telling the truth
nope
though first known for his teen flicks
with the brat pack Downey juniors
painfully real performance in this drama
showcased his maturity and talent even
as a young actor I don’t know think
about it
you start over clay I need to honey
alright I don’t need a discussion on the
finer points of morality spare me number
nine Ian weird science anybody who loves
80s movies won’t forget Downey Jr’s turn
as Ian one of two school bullies who
loves antagonizing they’re nerdy
protagonists of this 1985 teen flick
check it out when the two nerds manage
to create the perfect woman
using their computer and a Barbie doll
however we started messing around with
the computer I didn’t even exist
by the way did an excellent job thank
you
Ian’s focus shifts from terrorizing the
geeks to landing a date with the
gorgeous creation uh yeah you were
looking at it right yeah
they’ll only a supporting actor in the
John Hughes sci-fi comedy Downey jr.
nevertheless made his mark as an
entertainer and all-around funny guy
number eight Wayne gale Natural Born
Killers
it is literally a candy line of murder
and mayhem
taking on the persona of a conceited
power-hungry journalist Downey jr. holds
his own in a movie that features big
names like Tommy Lee Jones and Woody
Harrelson about that crazy mother Ted
Bundy oh that crazy guy no you gotta
watch it Nielson shit yeah big in Oliver
Stone’s satirical and controversial
crime flick Downey jr. takes the hot
seat as perhaps the prime example of the
media’s obsession width and veneration
of criminals and serial killers as the
repulsive yet fascinating Wayne gale
Downey jr. proves that he can be
charismatic no matter what the role may
be Australian accent and all seven Larry
Paul Ally McBeal what’s going on who can
forget Downey Jr’s golden globe-winning
portrayal of Calista Flockhart flame
Larry Paul in this TV comedy-drama humor
joining the cast in the fourth season
and appearing in more than a dozen
episodes Downey jr. stole the show
numerous times
though he’s probably most remembered for
his duet with sting
unfortunately while his drug issues
during the early 2000s meant that Larry
Paul was written out of the show I thank
your pardon the characters still want
him critical praise and the love of an
audience greater than ever before I’m
sorry your honor I anticipated a lot of
case law but I find myself totally
unprepared for it is to number six
Sherlock Holmes the Sherlock Holmes
franchise though many renowned actors
have played Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s
legendary detective none has played him
quite like this
I’ve never woken up in handcuffs before
I have naked donning a British accent
and a much more rumpled appearance than
previous Holmes interpretations Downey
jr. spends these movies making dry
remarks well now we have a firm grasp of
the obvious
fighting bad guys wearing women’s
clothing the touch of a dog oh yeah
and doing some detective work give me
problems give me work his work in the
franchise was so well received that he
won a Golden Globe for Best Actor in a
comedy for the first film the Metro
professor integrity no girl wants to
marry a doctor
number five Paul Avery zodiac I said
Paul Avery from the San Francisco
Chronicle I’m looking for someone to
shed some light on the letter e received
based on the real-life American police
correspondent Paul Avery Downey jr.
channels the journalists persona
flawlessly in this film Jesus Harold
Christ on rubber crutches Bobby what are
you doing working for the San Francisco
Chronicle he finds himself investigating
the murders in the Zodiac case and
trying to uncover the killer’s identity
Hey bullying been a year and a half game
catches Dyer not however when the killer
takes a personal interest in Avery and
threatens him with his life it’s been a
windfall
we feel Avery’s dread and downy Jr’s
transformation from a once confident and
skilled reporter not gonna believe this
to a paranoiac who uses drugs and
alcohol to cope is powerful sweetest of
Templeton’s if at any time you feel my
excellent work is no longer a step of
this trashy provincial rag
all I needed number four Kirk Lazarus
Tropic Thunder five-time Academy Award
winner Kirk Lazarus it’s not often that
the Academy honors actors and comedies
but even the Academy couldn’t refrain
from nominating Downey jr. for his
portrayal of an Australian method actor
who has his skin surgically dyed to
portray a black men for 400 years that
were it’s kept us down remaining in
character for almost the entire film man
I don’t drop character to that done a
DVD commentary his character becomes the
brains and mentor of a group of actors
that finds themselves in the jungle
along with a menacing gang of drug lords
everybody knows you never go full retard
although Tropic Thunder is ultimately a
parody County Junior plays the character
deadpan and
that’s why we love him you more shredded
in a julienne salad man thanks what’s
the secret to the diet as I’m trying to
come up a little but it’s just it’s
tough number three Harold Harry Lockhart
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang that’s me there my
name is Harry Lockhart over here
narrator and yet another role as an
actor Downey jr. shines as the crook
turned thespian turned detective in this
crime comedy that parodies the literary
detective genre I’m a private detective
with a witty script and fantastic
chemistry with fellow actor Val Kilmer
detective lessons tomorrow
forget okay Downey jr. brings life and
laughs to this multi-layered role though
he isn’t very effective as a detective
29 he is effective at playing
fast-talking slightly neurotic
characters and thus is perfectly cast in
this Shane black directory abuse these
lessons suck I quit this is not being a
detective corpses floating in lakes
people kissing people this is wrong this
is every shade of wrong number two Tony
Stark Iron Man the Marvel Cinematic
Universe I am Iron Man in perhaps his
most beloved role and certainly his most
memorable one Downey jr. becomes Tony
Stark and a superhero Iron Man so
completely that the line between
character and actor blurs man that’s
kind of catchy it’s got a nice ring to
it I mean it’s not technically accurate
the suits a gold titanium alloy but it’s
kind of a talking of the amateur in any
way the series of films follows Downey
Jr’s character through thick and thin
while he plays a self-absorbed playboy
inventor and billionaire visionary
genius American patriot who creates a
suit of armor that will eventually
enable him to fight evil let’s face it
this is not the worst thing you’ve got
me doing we watch as his concepts of
life love and self change evolve as he
matures and later becomes part of a new
team of superheroes you have no idea
what you’re dealing with Shakespeare in
the Park although he remains lovably
conceited genius billionaire playboy
philanthropist
before we unveil our top pick here are a
few honorable mentions it’s only one
thing we can do just worth the plot of
these albino shape-shifting lizard
bitches we are gonna take this bike
outside ask the first person we see
we’re going to introduce some novelty
that we get an objective viewpoint don’t
ever see any spy foams you don’t just
hand me a classified folder you’re
supposed to slip in my briefcase for a
night can you just get off of me yeah
I’m sorry that was it’s emotional time
for us all now go to sleep oh don’t
don’t don’t don’t come on dude
number one Charlie Chaplin Chaplin good
evening odd title Naima Chaplin
no one would disagree the Downey jr. is
uncanny in the way he interprets the
famous actor and director in this biopic
the similarity in appearance is
remarkable and the way he captures the
spirit of the man and the famed Little
Tramp character Charlie Chaplin played
is even more extraordinary
the film follows the English actors
beginnings his inspirations his career
his love life and his struggles and
throughout Downey juniors portrayal is
convincing and even moving I want to run
my own show me control or his efforts he
won a BAFTA and was nominated for an
Oscar and a Golden Globe I’ve got to
give it a try
otherwise what have I been doing oh yes
do you agree with our list which is the
most memorable Robert Downey jr.
performance in your book I think I might
be my buddy
for more great top 10s published every
day be sure to subscribe to
watchmojo.com you want to know why
that’s not possible
at the age of five you know he was good
you know but as a kid I couldn’t seem to
get close and persevering through drug
addictions and prison time he’s grown to
become one of the highest-paid Hollywood
actors today welcome to watchmojo.com
and today we’re counting down our picks
for the top 10 Robert Downey jr.
performances and the Oscar goes to
for this list we’re taking a look at
those big screen and small screen
performances that show off this actor at
its finest and/or most memorable should
better be improving your acting
number ten Julian Wells less than zero
one of his earliest acclaimed roles
Downey jr. grips us and doesn’t let go
with his portrayal of a smart and
charming young graduate who becomes
enslaved by cocaine on his road to
success although he’s urged by his two
best friends to quit the movie follows
his downward spiral as the addiction
takes over his life and ruins his health
and relationships can’t you tell when I
when I’m telling the truth
nope
though first known for his teen flicks
with the brat pack Downey juniors
painfully real performance in this drama
showcased his maturity and talent even
as a young actor I don’t know think
about it
you start over clay I need to honey
alright I don’t need a discussion on the
finer points of morality spare me number
nine Ian weird science anybody who loves
80s movies won’t forget Downey Jr’s turn
as Ian one of two school bullies who
loves antagonizing they’re nerdy
protagonists of this 1985 teen flick
check it out when the two nerds manage
to create the perfect woman
using their computer and a Barbie doll
however we started messing around with
the computer I didn’t even exist
by the way did an excellent job thank
you
Ian’s focus shifts from terrorizing the
geeks to landing a date with the
gorgeous creation uh yeah you were
looking at it right yeah
they’ll only a supporting actor in the
John Hughes sci-fi comedy Downey jr.
nevertheless made his mark as an
entertainer and all-around funny guy
number eight Wayne gale Natural Born
Killers
it is literally a candy line of murder
and mayhem
taking on the persona of a conceited
power-hungry journalist Downey jr. holds
his own in a movie that features big
names like Tommy Lee Jones and Woody
Harrelson about that crazy mother Ted
Bundy oh that crazy guy no you gotta
watch it Nielson shit yeah big in Oliver
Stone’s satirical and controversial
crime flick Downey jr. takes the hot
seat as perhaps the prime example of the
media’s obsession width and veneration
of criminals and serial killers as the
repulsive yet fascinating Wayne gale
Downey jr. proves that he can be
charismatic no matter what the role may
be Australian accent and all seven Larry
Paul Ally McBeal what’s going on who can
forget Downey Jr’s golden globe-winning
portrayal of Calista Flockhart flame
Larry Paul in this TV comedy-drama humor
joining the cast in the fourth season
and appearing in more than a dozen
episodes Downey jr. stole the show
numerous times
though he’s probably most remembered for
his duet with sting
unfortunately while his drug issues
during the early 2000s meant that Larry
Paul was written out of the show I thank
your pardon the characters still want
him critical praise and the love of an
audience greater than ever before I’m
sorry your honor I anticipated a lot of
case law but I find myself totally
unprepared for it is to number six
Sherlock Holmes the Sherlock Holmes
franchise though many renowned actors
have played Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s
legendary detective none has played him
quite like this
I’ve never woken up in handcuffs before
I have naked donning a British accent
and a much more rumpled appearance than
previous Holmes interpretations Downey
jr. spends these movies making dry
remarks well now we have a firm grasp of
the obvious
fighting bad guys wearing women’s
clothing the touch of a dog oh yeah
and doing some detective work give me
problems give me work his work in the
franchise was so well received that he
won a Golden Globe for Best Actor in a
comedy for the first film the Metro
professor integrity no girl wants to
marry a doctor
number five Paul Avery zodiac I said
Paul Avery from the San Francisco
Chronicle I’m looking for someone to
shed some light on the letter e received
based on the real-life American police
correspondent Paul Avery Downey jr.
channels the journalists persona
flawlessly in this film Jesus Harold
Christ on rubber crutches Bobby what are
you doing working for the San Francisco
Chronicle he finds himself investigating
the murders in the Zodiac case and
trying to uncover the killer’s identity
Hey bullying been a year and a half game
catches Dyer not however when the killer
takes a personal interest in Avery and
threatens him with his life it’s been a
windfall
we feel Avery’s dread and downy Jr’s
transformation from a once confident and
skilled reporter not gonna believe this
to a paranoiac who uses drugs and
alcohol to cope is powerful sweetest of
Templeton’s if at any time you feel my
excellent work is no longer a step of
this trashy provincial rag
all I needed number four Kirk Lazarus
Tropic Thunder five-time Academy Award
winner Kirk Lazarus it’s not often that
the Academy honors actors and comedies
but even the Academy couldn’t refrain
from nominating Downey jr. for his
portrayal of an Australian method actor
who has his skin surgically dyed to
portray a black men for 400 years that
were it’s kept us down remaining in
character for almost the entire film man
I don’t drop character to that done a
DVD commentary his character becomes the
brains and mentor of a group of actors
that finds themselves in the jungle
along with a menacing gang of drug lords
everybody knows you never go full retard
although Tropic Thunder is ultimately a
parody County Junior plays the character
deadpan and
that’s why we love him you more shredded
in a julienne salad man thanks what’s
the secret to the diet as I’m trying to
come up a little but it’s just it’s
tough number three Harold Harry Lockhart
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang that’s me there my
name is Harry Lockhart over here
narrator and yet another role as an
actor Downey jr. shines as the crook
turned thespian turned detective in this
crime comedy that parodies the literary
detective genre I’m a private detective
with a witty script and fantastic
chemistry with fellow actor Val Kilmer
detective lessons tomorrow
forget okay Downey jr. brings life and
laughs to this multi-layered role though
he isn’t very effective as a detective
29 he is effective at playing
fast-talking slightly neurotic
characters and thus is perfectly cast in
this Shane black directory abuse these
lessons suck I quit this is not being a
detective corpses floating in lakes
people kissing people this is wrong this
is every shade of wrong number two Tony
Stark Iron Man the Marvel Cinematic
Universe I am Iron Man in perhaps his
most beloved role and certainly his most
memorable one Downey jr. becomes Tony
Stark and a superhero Iron Man so
completely that the line between
character and actor blurs man that’s
kind of catchy it’s got a nice ring to
it I mean it’s not technically accurate
the suits a gold titanium alloy but it’s
kind of a talking of the amateur in any
way the series of films follows Downey
Jr’s character through thick and thin
while he plays a self-absorbed playboy
inventor and billionaire visionary
genius American patriot who creates a
suit of armor that will eventually
enable him to fight evil let’s face it
this is not the worst thing you’ve got
me doing we watch as his concepts of
life love and self change evolve as he
matures and later becomes part of a new
team of superheroes you have no idea
what you’re dealing with Shakespeare in
the Park although he remains lovably
conceited genius billionaire playboy
philanthropist
before we unveil our top pick here are a
few honorable mentions it’s only one
thing we can do just worth the plot of
these albino shape-shifting lizard
bitches we are gonna take this bike
outside ask the first person we see
we’re going to introduce some novelty
that we get an objective viewpoint don’t
ever see any spy foams you don’t just
hand me a classified folder you’re
supposed to slip in my briefcase for a
night can you just get off of me yeah
I’m sorry that was it’s emotional time
for us all now go to sleep oh don’t
don’t don’t don’t come on dude
number one Charlie Chaplin Chaplin good
evening odd title Naima Chaplin
no one would disagree the Downey jr. is
uncanny in the way he interprets the
famous actor and director in this biopic
the similarity in appearance is
remarkable and the way he captures the
spirit of the man and the famed Little
Tramp character Charlie Chaplin played
is even more extraordinary
the film follows the English actors
beginnings his inspirations his career
his love life and his struggles and
throughout Downey juniors portrayal is
convincing and even moving I want to run
my own show me control or his efforts he
won a BAFTA and was nominated for an
Oscar and a Golden Globe I’ve got to
give it a try
otherwise what have I been doing oh yes
do you agree with our list which is the
most memorable Robert Downey jr.
performance in your book I think I might
be my buddy
for more great top 10s published every
day be sure to subscribe to
watchmojo.com you want to know why
that’s not possible
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