Welcome to the Institute for Robert Downey Jr Studies
The institute was formed in early 2002 as a venue for the works of true scholars — fans who go beyond the norm in their research and analysis.
This was defintely started for fun, but the Institute was cited in the 2010 book "Robert Downey Jr: The Fall and Rise of the Comeback Kid."
Here you will find a large collection of Robert Downey Jr articles, info about TV shows Robert Downey Jr has been in, photos, research and more.
Required Viewing
• Home for the Holidays (1995)
Research
Details about all of Robert Downey Jr's shirtless, nude and less-than-clothed scenes.
The Disguises of Sherlock Holmes
A gallery of all the disguises that Sherlock Holmes wears in both movies.
Robert Downey Jr's 10 favorite songs.
Actors and directors Robert Downey Jr has worked with 2 or more times.
Department of Television Studies
Robert Downey Jr on The Sympathizer
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Live From New York, It's a Tired Young Man
Photos and history of Robert Downey Jr's time on Saturday Night Live.
Robert Downey Jr on Ally McBeal
History and photos of Ally McBeal's dreamboat lawyer Larry Paul.
Robert Downey Jr References on The Simpsons
Includes photo evidence of Downey's likeness on The Simpsons.
Field Study
Hasty Pudding Man of the Year 2004
Full report with photos, from the award ceremony and Hasty Pudding roast of Robert Downey Jr.
Reading List
Team Downey Talks to The Hollywood Reporter (2014)
A rare joint interview with Susan and Robert Downey Jr.
Playboy Interview: Robert Downey Jr (2010)
Looking ahead without forgetting the past.
Variety's The Movie That Changed My Life (2009)
Book excerpt where he talks about growing up with a 'film snob.'
The Second Greatest Actor in the World (2009)
A day in the life of a legit superstar.
Entertainment Weekly Entertainer of the Year (2008)
A summary of the year that turned Robert Downey Jr into a global superstar.
The Man Who Wasn't There (2008)
Forget everything you read before this. And after it.
The Time 100: Robert Downey Jr (2008)
Ben Stiller writes about Robert Downey Jr for the list of 2008's most influential people.
Ben Stiller, Jack Black and Downey talk about Tropic Thunder.
May God Bless and Keep Robert Downey Jr (2007)
Pre-Iron Man interview introduces the new improved Downey.
Downey discusses his favorite music over the years.
The Sobering Life of Robert Downey Jr (2003)
Recovery and redemption.
The most in-depth account of his time in Corcoran State Prison.
Robert Downey's Last Party (1999)
A very candid interview, lots of personal info and insights.
Projections 10: Hollywood Filmmakers on Filmmaking (1999)
Interesting interview covering a wide range of topics, including movies.
Article with great insights about Two Girls and a Guy.
Playboy Interview: Robert Downey Jr (1997)
The definitive Robert Downey Jr interview of the era.
Another interview with James Toback, talks about several films including Two Girls and a Guy.
Irrepressible, Irresistible Robert Downey Jr. (1995)
You can sort of tell it's all about to fall apart.
Messy interview with 28 year-old Robert Downey Jr to promote Restoration.
An insightful piece on Chaplin.
Excerpt from article about author's trip to 1992 Republican convention, details what he witnessed at a filming session for The Last Party.
Post Air America article delves into Robert Downey Jr's position in Hollywood and why he'd never been in a hit movie.
Enlightening article where Robert Downey Jr interviews his father.
Explores the wisdom of the then 23-year-old actor.
Robert Downey's Weird Science of Acting (1988)
This 1980s interview can only be classified as an "historical" article now.
The New Breed: Actors Coming of Age (1988)
Deep thoughts on growing up and his early film career.