Robert Downey Jr. Quiz: Is He Really Your Favorite Actor?

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    Downey was one of Marvel's superheroes. Which one?

    • Iron Man
    • Hulk
    • Spriderman
    • Captain America
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About This Quiz

You quote “I am Iron Man” at random. You’ve watched Endgame like it’s therapy. You say Robert Downey Jr. Is your favorite actor. . . But is it just MCU hype, or do you know the man behind the suit?

This Robert Downey Jr. Quiz is here to separate the surface-level fans from the Stark-souled stans. We’re diving deep—beyond Tony. Think ‘80s heartthrob days, Oscar-nominated performances, courtroom comebacks, and that legendary real-life redemption arc.

From Chaplin to Oppenheimer, this quiz checks your RDJ IQ across decades. Not just film facts, but the kind of trivia only true fans (and maybe Pepper Potts) would know. Whether you love him for his charisma, comedy, chaos, or career glow-up, this quiz puts your fandom to the test. Disclaimer: This quiz won’t get you invited to a Stark Expo, but it will confirm if Robert Downey Jr. Truly deserves that #1 spot on your favorite actor list.

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  • 2. 

    Downey played one of these famous detectives. Who was he?

    • Poirot

    • Columbo

    • Monk

    • Sherlock Holmes

    Correct Answer
    A. Sherlock Holmes
    Explanation
    Downey played the role of Sherlock Holmes in the 2009 film "Sherlock Holmes" and its sequel "Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows" released in 2011. Sherlock Holmes is a famous detective character created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and has been portrayed by several actors over the years.

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  • 3. 

    For his role in one of these 1992 movies, Downey scored an Oscar nomination for Best Actor. Name that movie!

    • Basic Instinct

    • A Few Good Men

    • Chaplin

    • Scent of a Women

    Correct Answer
    A. Chaplin
    Explanation
    In 1992, Robert Downey Jr. received an Oscar nomination for Best Actor for his role in the movie "Chaplin." This film is a biographical drama about the life of the iconic silent film actor, Charlie Chaplin. Downey's portrayal of Chaplin was critically acclaimed, showcasing his talent and earning him recognition from the Academy. "Basic Instinct," "A Few Good Men," and "Scent of a Woman" were also released in 1992, but it was Downey's performance in "Chaplin" that earned him the prestigious nomination.

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  • 4. 

    During the 90s, Downey had some addiction problems. What was he addicted to?

    • Drugs

    • Alcohol

    • Food

    • Sleeping pills

    Correct Answer
    A. Drugs
    Explanation
    During the 90s, Downey struggled with addiction problems, specifically to drugs. This suggests that he had a dependency on substances that are known to have addictive properties, which could have had a significant impact on his personal and professional life during that time.

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  • 5. 

    What's the name of Downey's production company?

    • The Downey Squad

    • Team Downey

    • Best of Downey's

    • The Downey Bunch

    Correct Answer
    A. Team Downey
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Team Downey. This is Robert Downey Jr.'s production company, which he co-founded with his wife, Susan Downey. The company has produced several successful films, including the Iron Man series and Sherlock Holmes.

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  • 6. 

    Which one of these Sex and the City actresses did Downey date?

    • Cynthia Nixon

    • Kristin Davis

    • Kim Cattrall

    • Sarah Jessica Parker

    Correct Answer
    A. Sarah Jessica Parker
    Explanation
    Downey dated Sarah Jessica Parker, one of the actresses from Sex and the City.

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  • 7. 

    Which statement about Robert Downey Jr. is true?

    • Iron Man is his creation

    • He never tried alcohol or drugs

    • He was in prison

    • He's Hollywood's highest paid actor

    Correct Answer
    A. He was in prison
    Explanation
    Robert Downey Jr. has had a well-documented struggle with substance abuse and addiction. In the late 1990s, he was arrested multiple times for drug-related offenses and spent time in prison. However, he managed to turn his life around and make a successful comeback in Hollywood, becoming one of the industry's most respected and highest-paid actors.

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  • 8. 

    Which one of these Disney movies was Downey's fail? 

    • The Shaggy Dog

    • Beverly Hills Chihuahua

    • Herbie: Fully Loaded

    • Snow Dogs

    Correct Answer
    A. The Shaggy Dog
    Explanation
    The correct answer is The Shaggy Dog because it is the only Disney movie listed that Robert Downey Jr. was not a part of. Downey's fail refers to a movie that he was involved in that did not perform well, but since he was not in The Shaggy Dog, it cannot be considered his fail.

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  • 9. 

    Whose love interest did Downey play?

    • Buffy's

    • Xena's

    • Sabrina's from Sabrina, the Teenage Witch

    • Ally McBeal's

    Correct Answer
    A. Ally McBeal's
    Explanation
    Downey played the love interest of Ally McBeal.

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  • 10. 

    Robert Downey Jr. was a member of Saturday Night Live cast. Rolling stone named him SNL's...? 

    • Best cast member

    • Funniest cast member

    • Smartest cast member

    • Worst cast member

    Correct Answer
    A. Worst cast member
    Explanation
    Robert Downey Jr. was not a member of the Saturday Night Live cast. Therefore, Rolling Stone could not have named him as the best, funniest, or smartest cast member. The only option left is that Rolling Stone named him the worst cast member.

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