Robert Downey Jnr - The Biography
Find out about his film debut at age five playing a puppy in one of his father's cult underground films, his attempt at becoming a comedian during his ill-fated stint on comedy show Saturday Night Live, how he burst onto the scene with his moving performance in Less than Zero and how he charmed Hollywood with his Oscar nominated turn as troubled funny man Charlie Chaplin. With a life that has had more twists and turns than the plots of some of his acclaimed movies - Robert Downey Jr's journey from hell-raiser to Hollywood royalty - is a shocking, moving, funny, and inspirational one.
Martin Howden grew up in Aberdeen, Scotland, and moved to London in 2001 to study journalism at the London College of Printing. He has been interviewing celebrities and writing showbiz news and reviews for six years and is currently an editor at World Entertainment News Network Ltd.
Author: Martin Howden
Format: Paperback, 304 pages, 130mm x 195mm, 186 g
Published: 2010, John Blake Publishing Ltd, United Kingdom
Genre: Biography: The Arts
Find out about his film debut at age five playing a puppy in one of his father's cult underground films, his attempt at becoming a comedian during his ill-fated stint on comedy show Saturday Night Live, how he burst onto the scene with his moving performance in Less than Zero and how he charmed Hollywood with his Oscar nominated turn as troubled funny man Charlie Chaplin. With a life that has had more twists and turns than the plots of some of his acclaimed movies - Robert Downey Jr's journey from hell-raiser to Hollywood royalty - is a shocking, moving, funny, and inspirational one.
Martin Howden grew up in Aberdeen, Scotland, and moved to London in 2001 to study journalism at the London College of Printing. He has been interviewing celebrities and writing showbiz news and reviews for six years and is currently an editor at World Entertainment News Network Ltd.