Robert Downey Sr. – Robert Downey Jr
You could ask nearly anyone on the street if they know of Robert Downey Jr., and they would reply, “of course!” After all, Downey Jr. has become one of the biggest stars on planet Earth, thanks to his recent turn as Tony Stark, aka Iron Man, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, few, if any, remember Robert’s famous father, Robert Downey Sr.!
In the 60s, Downey Sr. became a celebrated underground filmmaker responsible for cult classics like Putney Swope and Greaser’s Palace. Downey Sr. knew his son was set to become a star early on. “I got a call once from his principal in junior high who said, ‘You’ve got to talk to him. He’s just hanging out in the theatre all day and doesn’t go to one class.’ And I said, ‘That’s good! He’s going to be OK.'”