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American actor and director (1936–2021)
Robert John Downey was an American filmmaker and actor. He was known for writing and directing the underground film Putney Swope, a satire on the New York Madison Avenue advertising world.Wikipedia
| Born | June 24, 1936 |
| Hometown | New York City, U.S. |
| Net worth | $10 million |
| Height | 6'3" (1.91m) |
| Spouse | Rosemary Rogers (m 1998 - 2021) , Laura Ernst (m 1991 - 1994) , Elsie Ann Ford (m 1962 - 1975) |
| Children | Robert Downey, Jr. |
| Parents | Betty McLoughlin , Robert Elias |
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Actor and filmmaker Robert Downey Sr.’s wife, bestselling author Rosemary Rogers, confirmed the sad news to The New York Daily News on Wednesday.
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Robert Downey Sr., the accomplished countercultural filmmaker, actor and father of superstar Robert Downey Jr., has died
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Robert Downey Sr, the celebrated filmmaker and father of actor Robert Downey Jr, has died at the age of 85. Downey’s wife told the Daily News he died on Wednesday morning (7 July) in his sleep, at his home in New York City. Downey is best known for his anti-establishment work in films such as the 1969 Putney Swope, a satire of the advertising industry, and the 1972 western Greaser’s Palace.
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Film director Robert Downey Sr dies at 85
Film director Robert Downey Sr dies at 85. Film-maker behind 1969’s Putney Swope and father to Robert Downey Jr was known for his anti-establishment films
