Ep. 5 Robert Downey Jr.

About this episode

Robert Downey Jr. discusses his journey from early career struggles to becoming a Hollywood icon.

ORIGINALLY AIRED NOV 24, 2013 For an actor who has starred almost simultaneously in three of today's biggest action blockbusters, Robert Downey Jr. is an unlikely hero, though his journey from an early run of flops and personal troubles to the Iron Man franchise has been epic. The very human RDJ goes beyond that well-chronicled ride and talks to Off Camera about lessons learned over his long career, why he's both skeptical and enamored of his art, and his ability to bring mass-market aspects to the small movies and independent spirit to the big ones. That, and tap dancing...

People in this episode

Guest: Robert Downey Jr.

Topics covered

• film
• acting
• celebrity culture
• personal growth
• art

Keywords

• Iron Man franchise
• lessons learned
• skeptical of art
• independent spirit
• tap dancing

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Iron Man

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