Robert Downey Jr’s Personal Life, Siblings, Parents, Wife, Girlfriend, Kids, Other Family and Dating History

Robert Downey Jr’s Personal Life, Siblings, Parents, Wife, Girlfriend, Kids, Other Family and Dating History

Robert Downey Jr., born on April 4, 1965, in Manhattan, New York, is an American actor and producer. His life has been a rollercoaster ride, marked by brilliant acting, struggles with drug abuse, and legal issues. Let’s delve into the details:

Family:

Parents:

• • • Robert Downey Sr. (1938-2005): A celebrated underground filmmaker known for his experimental and satirical works. Robert Jr. often credits his father for sparking his early interest in acting, but their relationship was marked by periods of estrangement due to Sr.’s struggles with addiction.
    • Elsie Ford (1934-2014): An actress and singer who appeared in some of her husband’s films. She played a critical role in Robert Jr.’s life, also offering love and support throughout his challenges.

Siblings:

• Allyson Downey (b. 1963): Robert Jr.’s older sister, also an actress and producer. They collaborated on the independent film “Toccata”.
• Rosemary Downey (b. 1961): Robert Jr.’s younger half-sister, a writer and also producer who co-founded the Sundance Institute’s Full Circle Program.

Allyson Downey

Wife:

Susan Levin (m. 2005): A film producer who met Robert Jr. on the set of “Gothika”. She played a pivotal role in his personal and professional transformation, also becoming his business partner and a stabilizing force in his life.

They married in 2005 and have remained a supportive couple.

Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Levin

Kids

• • Exton Elias Downey (b. 2012): Son from his relationship with Deborah Falconer. Robert Jr. maintains a positive relationship with Exton and his mother.
  • Also Indio Falconer Downey (b. 1993): Son with Deborah Falconer. Indio has pursued a music career and occasionally collaborates with his father.
  • Avri Roel Downey (b. 2014): Daughter with Susan Levin. Robert Jr. shares photos and anecdotes about Avri occasionally, showing his fatherly pride.

Robert Downey Jr.’s children

Other Family:

• • • Robert Jr. has several nieces and nephews from his siblings. He is particularly close to his niece Alexandra Fassbender, daughter of Allyson Downey, who has followed in the family’s artistic footsteps.
    • Grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins exist further in his extended family, but details remain largely private.

Personal Life and Relationships:

• • Marriages:
    • Deborah Falconer (1992–2004): Downey’s first wife, a singer.
    • Susan Downey (2005–present): His current wife and also co-owner of the production company Team Downey.

Dating History:

• • • Sarah Jessica Parker (1984 – 1991): He dated the actress during the early years of his career.
    • Also Calista Flockhart (2000) and Marisa Tomei (1993) were also part of his dating history.
    • He had an encounter with Jennifer Jason Leigh.

Career:

• • Downey’s acting journey began at a young age, also appearing in his father’s movie ‘Pound’.
  • He struggled with drug addiction from an early age, but his talent and acting skills propelled him to fame.
  • Notable roles include ‘Chaplin’, ‘Iron Man’, and also ‘Sherlock Holmes’.
  • Awards: Golden Globe, BAFTA, and Emmy.