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Before They Were Stars: 5-Year Old Robert Downey Jr. in “Pound”

Posted on January 20, 2011 by robin

Yesterday, I featured Sean Penn’s first acting appearance as a child, which took place under the directorial reins of his father. Today, it’s only appropriate that I do the same thing for Robert Downey Jr., who made his acting debut … Continue reading →

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Before They Were Stars: 15-Year Old Robert Downey, Jr. as an Extra in “Up the Academy”

Posted on April 27, 2016 by robin

Robert Downey, Jr. spent his childhood making a brief appearances in films which were directed by his father, Robert Downey, Sr.. In 1980, the senior Downey directed a comedy called Up the Academy, an Animal House knockoff financed by Mad … Continue reading →

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Before They Were Stars: 7-Year Old Robert Downey Jr. in “Greaser’s Palace”

Posted on December 19, 2011 by robin

Last year, I did a “Before They Were Stars” feature on Robert Downey Jr.’s film debut at the age of five in Pound, a very bizarre film directed by his father, Robert Downey Sr, where humans played the role of … Continue reading →

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I Know What I Want For Christmas

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Gill

The XOS 2 is a military robotic exoskeleton designed to help soldiers carry heavy loads or assist in working on heavy machinery. It can break boards with a fairly tame-looking push. It lifts big weights. It makes you stronger. Here’s … Continue reading →

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