He was known for writing and directing the underground films Putney Swope (1969), a satire on the New York Madison Avenue advertising world, and Greaser's Palace (1972), a surrealist Western.

Robert Downey Sr. served in the army, played minor-league baseball, was a Golden Gloves champion and off-off Broadway playwright, all before he was 22 years old.

Sep 30, 2025 · Robert Downey Sr., the innovative filmmaker and father of superstar Robert Downey Jr., passed away on July 7, 2021, at the age of 85, due to complications from Parkinson's disease.

Dec 8, 2022 · Robert Downey Jr.'s latest Netflix documentary 'Sr.' chronicles the relationship he had with his late filmmaking father. Here's everything to know about Robert Downey Sr.

Robert Downey Sr., who made provocative movies, like “Putney Swope,” that avoided mainstream success but were often critical favorites and were always attention getting, died on Wednesday at his …

Sep 26, 2025 · In July 2021, Robert Downey Jr. announced the death of his father and namesake, Robert Downey Sr., who had passed away the night before at the age of 85 "after years of enduring …

He is also the father of actor Robert Downey Jr. He directed his first short film, Balls Bluff, in 1961. In 2005, he released a documentary about life on the streets of Philadelphia called Rittenhouse Square. …

Explore the life and work of Robert Downey Sr., the iconic underground director. Discover his groundbreaking films like Putney Swope and Greaser's Palace, his family life, and his enduring …

Robert John Downey Sr. is a retired American actor, director, producer, writer and cinematographer and the father and namesake of actor Robert Downey Jr. He is known for writing and directing the …

Robert John Downey Sr. (born Robert Elias Jr.; June 24, 1936 - July 7, 2021) was an American movie director, screenwriter and actor. He was the father of actor Robert Downey Jr..