Religious Beliefs

It would seem that religion was secondary in Downey’s childhood and in his family, which was rife with drug and alcohol abuse. Downey picked up these bad habits later in life and is now almost as famous for his struggle with addiction as he is for his impressive on-screen performances.

Robert Downey Jr. has acted in critical roles such as Iron Man, Chaplin, and Wonder Boys. He is the son of avant-garde filmmaker, Robert Downey, Sr. He made his first appearance in the 1980s and his breakthrough performance was in 1987 with Less Than...

Robert Downey Jr. started acting when he was 5. He's battled drug addictions before, and currently is practicing a mix of Buddhism and Judaism.

Robert Downey, Jr., on being a "practicing Catholic" Popular Media

Pajiba: Sweetened by Mock, Lightened by Droll

International actors take over from popular musicians like Beatles to explore religions across the world, especially those that originate from India. The first time Indian religious elements cropped up in the international entertainment arena was when Beatles guitarist George Harrison evinced an interest in Hinduism.

There is something enchanting about Hinduism that draws people towards it. It is as if the truth of life has been just laid out there, for anyone who questions the principles preached in this ancient religion is bound to find answers that more than satiate his doubts, such is the power of the Vedas & Puranas.

David Carr’s profile of Robert Downey Jr. in the New York Times featured a gold medal winning anecdote about Downey showing up two hours late for a meeting with a director, barefoot and carrying a shotgun.

Film Journalist confesses that there was always something he didn’t like about Robert Downey Jr., and now he knows what he is: the actor is a Republican.

Rise Up – Robert Downey Jr. Christian

The reaction to Robert Downey, Jr.'s recent remarks point out the extent to which leftist intolerance has not just taken over our public life, but descended into a kind of naked intolerance requiring that even a slight veering from orthodoxy opens one up to shaming and the potential destruction of one’s career... (click the link below to view the full essay by Bruce Frohnen)

The only "true" religion is the religion of first hand experience. All religious systems are built on the mystical experiences of one individual or a handful...

Extraordinary Intelligence

Refusing to identify as a liberal in Hollywood is a career killer

The actor, 50,  famously walked out of an interview to promote new movie, Avengers: Age of Ultron earlier this month, after taking offence at his line of questioning which referred to his past drug use.

JewOrNotJew.com: Is Robert Downey Jr. Jewish?

Nate Bloom’s column about celebrities focuses on Jake Gyllenhaal, Robert Downey Jr. and Ronnie Spector.

Robert Downey, Jr., in an April 20 interview with the New York Times about his starring role in the upcoming movie, Iron Man, said: