Australian
Robert Downey, Jr. played the character of Kirk Lazurus, who is an Australian actor portraying a African-American soldier. I think this movie really showcased Downey's talents.
Robert Downey Jr.
Tropic thunder
He was born in New York which makes him American. He is of Russian, Irish, German and Scottish heritage.
He was nominated for Best Lead Actor for Chaplin in 1992 and Best Supporting Actor for Tropic Thunder in 2008.
Robert Downey, Jr. played the character of Kirk Lazurus, who is an Australian actor portraying a African-American soldier. I think this movie really showcased Downey's talents.
Harris Downey has written: 'Carrie Dumain' 'Thunder in the room'
The surname "Downey" is Gaelic.. specifically, Irish. ie. Brian Downey, drummer of the Irish band "Thin Lizzy" ;-)
I think it was the song by Enigma. If the trailer was the one with Robert Downey's character as a monk, then its Sadness pt. 1 by Enigma
Robert Downey Jr.
Tropic thunder
Ben Stiller directed Tropic Thunder. It won one award for Robert Downey Jr. as Best Supporting Actor.
Ironman
Robert Downey Jr does have a role in this film. He played the character called Billy Covington.
Indeed Robert Downey Jr appears in this 1986 film. He plays the character called Paulie Hackley.
He was born in New York which makes him American. He is of Russian, Irish, German and Scottish heritage.
Robert Downey Jr is in this film. He plays the character called Jack Jericho. However he is credited as "Robert Downey" without the "Jr", an error on the filmmaker's part.