Robert Downey Jr.

Robert Downey Jr. is a two-time Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner best known for his performance in the title role of the blockbuster franchise "Iron Man." Downey's character as Iron Man/Tony Stark contributed in defining what became an unprecedented cinematic journey ten years in the making. "Avengers Endgame," the film that starred Downey in his iconic role for its final run, garnered more than $2.79 billion at the worldwide box office. Following his Marvel tenure, Downey has shifted to writing, producing, and starring in his own projects under his Team Downey banner, the production company he and his wife Susan launched in 2010. Downey made his acting debut under the direction of Robert Downey Sr. in "Pound." Since then, he has amassed over 90 acting credits over his illustrious career. Previously, Downey earned a Golden Globe Award for his performance as the lead role in the action-adventure "Sherlock Holmes." Downey was also nominated for an Academy Award in the Best Supporting Actor category for his work in Ben Stiller's 2008 comedy hit "Tropic Thunder."  His performance as Kirk Lazarus also received Golden Globe, BAFTA, and Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Award nominations. In 1992, Downey was honored with his first Academy Award nomination in the Best Actor category for his portrayal of Charlie Chaplin in Richard Attenborough's acclaimed biopic "Chaplin," for which he also received a Golden Globe Award nomination. His role as Chaplin earned him a BAFTA Award and a London Film Critics' Circle Award. In addition to his film and television work, Downey is the founder of FootPrint Coalition, which launched in 2019. FootPrint Coalition is a business and nonprofit solely focused on the adoption and scaling of sustainable technologies.