What films did Robert Downey Sr. star in?
HOLLYWOOD actor Robert Downey Sr. passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. The 85-year-old, and father of actor Robert Downey Jr had a prolific career in film and TV prior to his death. Robert Downey Sr was a renowned movie director, writer, cinematographer, and actor. He was known for writing and directing the underground film Putney Swope, a celebrated, anti-establishment satire on the advertising world of Madison Avenue. The actor also appeared in movies such as:  No More Excuses  You've Got to Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat  Johnny Be Good  Hail Caesar  The Sunchaser  Boogie Nights  Magnolia  The Family Man  To Live and Die in LA  He starred in the popular TV series The Twilight Zone, Matlock, 1st & Ten, Tales of the City, and Saturday Night Live in 2015. Downey Sr died in his sleep at home the morning of July 7, his wife told the New York Daily News. He passed away after battling Parkinson's for more than five years. Downey Sr had just turned 85 last month, on June 24. His son, Downey Jr has yet to comment on the passing of the actor. Downey Sr was married to Elsie Ann Ford but divorced in 1975. They had two children, Allyson and Downey Jr. He went on to marry writer Laura Ernst, who died in 1994 from Lou Gherigs disease. Four years later he married Rosemary Rogers, whom he remained with until his death. Downey Sr had an estimated net worth of $10million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.