Gods Among Us #1: DOWNEY JR.

  

Gods Among Us #1: DOWNEY JR. [over a large picture of Robert Downey Jr.]

　

Rising up from the land to become a god; watch out Icarus. Robert Downey Jr.: a god among men. By Georgia Gould Bishton.

　

If you ever go onto Mr Downey’s Twitter you will find that his bio is simply, “You know who I am” and honestly, he could not be more accurate. If you don’t know who he is you have been living under a sad and depraved rock for the past 6 years. After 3 drug arrests over 2 years, Downey shows the world that he still has it creating a career made out of iron and inspiring the generations to come.

　

In 2008 this ‘fine wine’ was cast as Marvel’s Iron Man. Now I don’t know about you, but have you ever been cast as a superhero and the original writer liked your performance so much that he changed the characters personality to match your interpretation? No? Didn’t think you did. This man set the bar impossibly high for all actors after him and he didn’t even try. After the colossal success of Iron Man, Downey was cast in 2 sequels as well as Avengers and a sequel to that on top. Spitting out the great movies like Paul W.S. Anderson spits out bad ones; Downey tops the Forbes list of highest paid actors, and rightly so.

　

Robert Downey Jr. is praised by fans across his roles by not just playing his characters, but bringing them to life. In the world of talent Downey has it in spades and even Ben Stiller said, “In the realm where box office is irrelevant and talent is king, the realm that actually means something, he has always ruled”. Not only is he an amazing actor but he’s also incredibly attractive. Coming onto 50 he can single handed make a group of weak kneed fans fall and (like a gentlemen) help them back up. If scientist were trying to genetically manipulate a perfect human being they might have just done it with our very Adonis and let him off into the world to make girls (and boys) cry with want.

(If you do not believe me that he is ungodly attractive then look at the picture above and believe.)

Now, I know what you're thinking, how can this man possibly be this amazing? I know, I feel the same way too. Even with his history Robert Downey Jr. still managed to create a successful career and even bounced away from the title of 'that one guy that played Charlie Chaplin'. Four decades in the business and still growing strong while leaving a path of sass and happiness in his wake.

Currently, Mr Downey Jr is mostly known for his role in the Iron Man series, Avengers and The Incredible Hulk. Playing a genius, billionaire, playboy, philanthropist isn't easy but RDJ takes it in his stride and enjoys the role a little more than the average actor. While Iron Man is his most successful role, it isn't his only role. The Singing Detective, Kiss Kiss Bang Band, Gothika (where he met his current wife, Susan Downey), Tropic Thunder and Sherlock Holmes just to add a few to his repertoire. He's a man of many talents that brings humour and life to all of the characters he plays as well as a few ad libs here and there.

Talented, funny and good looking. What more could you want? How about a great dad! RDJ has 2 children and another one on the way over 2 marriages. He's been quoted by his wife about being a great diaper changer as well (a job none of us wish to do). His own dad was a huge part of his life being an inspiration as an actor as well as being an 'underground' film-maker and landing Robert Downey Jr.'s first role in the acting biz as a puppy in Pound.