I think the reason why Tony Stark is such a popular cinematic hero is because of his vulnerability and Robert plays that kind of thing so beautifully. He’s an actor who can play so many notes at once.
Gwyneth Paltrow on the success of Iron Man
I think the reason why Tony Stark is such a popular cinematic hero is because of his vulnerability and Robert plays that kind of thing so beautifully. He’s an actor who can play so many notes at once.
Robert Downey Jr.’s faces in Germany
You’ve chosen wisely
everyone. No, RDJ/Tony Stark was not on the set of Captain America 2, It’s shopped.

Robert Downey Jr. being very inviting
You work with people who try to take care of themselves, and then there’s people who take care of everybody else, and Downey’s one of those guys who literally comes around and he’s taking care of everybody else, cast, crew—’How you doing?’ ‘What do you need?’ [Robert]’s selfless and he’s just a pleasure to be around and it’s fascinating to watch him work. Because through his selflessness, he also finds all these great nuggets. He’s a team player and you rise and sink by the people you surround yourself with,
”I like those crucibles that people have to go through. I wouldn’t wish the anxiety of them on an enemy, but I also know that if I’d been spared a single one of them, I wouldn’t be where I am.”
“I won’t claim to be a dancer. I can sing, however.”