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Robert Downey Jr. is a veteran actor in Hollywood who is most notably known for his portrayal of Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Being a famous actor with a plethora of movies to his name, luck wasn’t always on Downey Jr.’s side.
Before joining Hollywood as an actor, Robert Downey Jr. had done some odd jobs. From working at a shoe store to being a waiter in a restaurant, the actor has seen his fair share of struggles and relieved his memories while receiving the Maltin Modern Master Award at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
Robert Downey Jr. Had Done Some Odd Jobs Before Hollywood!
Although the actor made his debut in Hollywood when he was 5 years old, Downey Jr. had to do some odd jobs before finally settling down in Hollywood. The actor recently received the Maltin Modern Master Award at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (which is quite an honor) and he relieved some of his memories before joining Hollywood.
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In his statements (viaPeople), the actor recalled that he had done 3 odd jobs. From being an employee at a shoe store to being a busboy, the actor had quite a life before joining Hollywood!
“Well, I worked at a sandwich shop. I worked at a shoe store, but I had sticky fingers and I got fired after two weeks. This is before those closed-circuit cameras where they monitor who might be sitting. … I was not very good at it.”
He further continued,
“And I worked in clubs and I worked at Thrifty’s in Santa Monica. I made it to busboy, but I didn’t really have the panache to be a waiter, I was told, so I had to resort to theater.”
So all in all, the actor worked at a sandwich shop, a shoe store, and later, a busboy (who cleans tables at restaurants). Following that,Robert Downey Jr.stepped foot into Hollywood and shined with movies likeChaplin.Following the cases, the actor made a comeback withIron Manin 2008 and hasn’t looked back ever since!
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At the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, Cillian Murphy went on the stage to compliment hisOppenheimerco-star Robert Downey Jr. The clip was shared onXwhile Downey Jr. was seen holding back tears.
“He’s not just a great actor, he’s kind of unicorn because he’s a great actor who’s also risen to the level of superstar stardom that few of us can kind of comprehend. And why do I think that is. I think that is because he’s one of the kindest, funniest, most generous actors I have ever worked with.”
Starring in the role of Lewis Strauss inOppenheimer,Downey Jr. was nominated for an Oscar for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. With high ratings and rave reviews, the 2023 film is available to rent on Apple TV+ in the U.S.
Visarg Acharya
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Visarg Acharya is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on movies, with over 3000 articles published. He has been an entertainment journalist for the past three years and a copywriter at a corporation. Visarg usually covers news and theories on the MCU and the DCU, with an emphasis on Avengers and Superman; Game of Thrones, and more.A Tarantino fan, Visarg, spends his time critiquing various directors’ filmographies and watching them with curiosity. Medieval fantasy like The Lord of the Rings or sci-fi movies like Interstellar, watching the latest horror movies, and listening to Hans Zimmer become his comfort zone. When idle, he can be found reading fantasy novels with a terrible cup of coffee in hand.
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