Robert Downey Jnr has had a very successful and long career, today we are doing a recap of some of the best movie roles that make Robert the Hollywood icon he is today.

THE PICK-UP ARTIST

Whether making a move on Molly Ringwald, channeling Charlie Chaplin or suiting up as a superhero, the 53-year-old actor has managed to entertain us time and time again. Movie star? Yeah, we think he’s earned that title. Take a look at this two-time Academy Award-winner’s range of characters as we look back at some of his best roles.

JOHNNY BE GOOD

The 1988 comedy revolves around the college recruitment process for high school football players, one of which is played by Downey. Despite poor reviews, the film grossed over $17.5 million at the box office.

GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK

Starring as reporter Joseph Wershba in the 2005 black-and-white historical drama, Downey helped the film earn $56.5 million off of a $7 million budget.

IRON MAN

In 2008, Downey starred as Tony Stark, or Iron Man, a genius inventor and playboy, in this $585.2 million-grossing superhero hit. Winning Best Actor at the Saturn Awards, Downey would go on to star in two more movies in this ultra successful franchise.

TROPIC THUNDER

Downey acts as Kirk Lazarus, an Australian method actor, in this 2008 action comedy. Co-starring with Ben Stiller and Jack Black, the star-studded cast helped the film gross $188.1 million at the box office.

SHERLOCK HOLMES

In this 2009 mystery period action film, the Manhattan-native stars as private detective Sherlock Holmes, acting alongside Jude Law and Rachel McAdams. The film was a commercial success, grossing $524 million at the box office, with Downey winning Best Actor in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy at the Golden Globe Awards.

DUE DATE

Co-starring with Zach Galifianakis and Jamie Foxx, Downey plays the part of Peter Highman, a successful architect who is travelling home to be with his pregnant wife. Off a $65 million budget, the 2010 comedy grossed $211.8 million.