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Robert Downey Sr.

Robert Downey Sr.

Directing: 1964 — 1997 · 8 films
Lived: 24 June 1936 — d. 2021
From: New York City, New York, USA

Robert John Downey (né Elias Jr.; June 24, 1936 – July 7, 2021) was an American filmmaker and actor.

Acting: 1968 — 2011 · 6 films
Lived: 24 June 1936 — d. 2021
From: New York City, New York, USA

Robert John Downey (né Elias Jr.; June 24, 1936 – July 7, 2021) was an American filmmaker and actor.

Career Signature

How Robert Downey Sr.’s filmography reads.

Five of Perfery’s 75 vibes, averaged across every film they directed.

deadpan absurdity

late-night movie

meandering drift

conversation starter

Tonal kin

Bruce Kessler

Bruce Kessler2 films

John Waters

John Waters10 films

Dušan Makavejev

Dušan Makavejev6 films

Quentin Dupieux

Quentin Dupieux14 films

Paul Morrissey

Paul Morrissey8 films

Harmony Korine

Harmony Korine9 films

Hitoshi Matsumoto

Hitoshi Matsumoto4 films

Bruce LaBruce

Bruce LaBruce7 films

Career Signature

How Robert Downey Sr.’s filmography reads.

Five of Perfery’s 75 vibes, averaged across every film they acted in.

deadpan absurdity

late-night movie

documentary style

ensemble mosaic

meandering drift