Is Robert Downey Jr. Your Favorite Actor?

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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

About This Quiz

He's been through a lot, but he has offerd us a lot too. Robert Downey Jr. Is one of the millennium's coolest actors. His movies are huge blockbusters. No wonder; Downey's acting skills and his charm is simply priceless. What do you say we take a little quiz to test your knowlegde on Robert Downey Jr.?

Is Robert Downey Jr. Your Favorite Actor? - Quiz

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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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3.

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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4.

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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5.

Downey was one of Marvel's superheroes. Which one?
- Iron Man
- Hulk
- Spriderman
- Captain America
Correct Answer

A. Iron Man

Explanation

Downey was one of Marvel's superheroes and the correct answer is Iron Man. This is because Robert Downey Jr. portrayed the character of Tony Stark, also known as Iron Man, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Iron Man is a billionaire genius who creates a high-tech suit to fight crime and protect the world. He first appeared in the 2008 film "Iron Man" and has since become one of the most popular and iconic superheroes in Marvel's lineup.

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6.

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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7.

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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8.

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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9.

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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10.

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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