{"product_id":"9781843581857","title":"Robert Downey Jr: The Biography","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom his first role as a cherubic five-year old through \u003ci\u003eIron Man 2\u003c\/i\u003e and the films yet to come, a look at the life and career one of Hollywood's most surprising leading men\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eRobert Downey Jr. has become one of Hollywood's most shining, distinctive stars thanks to scene-stealing roles in films like\u003ci\u003e Iron Man\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eZodiac\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eSherlock Holmes\u003c\/i\u003e. This book takes an in-depth, insightful look at his work in front of the camera as well as his life behind the spotlight. It reveals details of his film debut at age five playing a puppy in his father's underground cult film, his attempt at becoming a comedian during an ill-fated stint as a\u003ci\u003e Saturday Night Live\u003c\/i\u003e cast member, how he burst onto the scene with his moving performance in\u003ci\u003e Less than Zero\u003c\/i\u003e, and how he charmed Hollywood with his Oscar-nominated turn as troubled funny man Charlie Chaplin. With a life that has had more twist and turns than the plots of some of his acclaimed movies, Robert Downey Jr.'s journey from hellraiser to Hollywood royalty is shocking, moving, funny, and inspirational.","brand":"John Blake Publishing, Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47042887614704,"sku":"9781843581857","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781843581857_p0.jpg?v=1763745527","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781843581857","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}