Robert Downey Jr.

Actor Robert Downey Jr., winner of favorite movie actor, speaks at the 39th annual People's Choice Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Jan. 9, 2013, in Los Angeles.

Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey arrive at the premiere of Marvel Studios' "The Avengers" at the El Capitan Theatre on April 11, 2012, in Hollywood, Calif.

Actor Robert Downey Jr. attends the "Captain America: The First Avenger" premiere at the El Capitan Theatre on July 19, 2011, in Hollywood, Calif.

Robert Downey Jr. poses with the award for best actor in a motion picture, comedy or musical for "Sherlock Holmes" backstage at the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010, in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Robert Downey Jr., nominated for best actor in a supporting role for his work in "Tropic Thunder," arrives at the Academy Award luncheon in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 2, 2009. Downey was born April 4, 1965 in New York, N.Y., the younger of two children. His father, Robert Downey, is an actor, writer, producer, cinematographer, and director of underground films, and his mother, Elsie, is also an actress.

Actor Robert Downey Jr. makes an appearance in Times Square to promote his new movie "Tropic Thunder" on MTV's "Total Request Live" show on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008, in New York. Downey had minor roles in his father's projects in his childhood. He made his acting debut at age 5.

Robert Downey Jr. and his father Robert Downey Sr. arrive at Time's 100 Most Influential People in the World Gala on Thursday, May 8, 2008, in New York. During the 1980s he had minor roles in a series of coming of age films, perhaps most notably Less Than Zero (1987), not only because it was the first time his acting was acknowledged by critics, but also because the role pushed his existing drug habit one step further.

Robert Downey Jr. arrives for the premiere of "Iron Man" in Los Angeles on Wednesday, April 30, 2008. Co-star Gwyneth Paltrow is in background. Downey was cast as the title character in the comic book adaptation which premiered in the summer of 2008, making almost $100 million at the domestic box office in its opening weekend. In addition to receiving commercial success, Downey's performance received rave reviews.

Robert Downey Jr. and Val Kilmer pose at a party after the premiere of "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel Oct. 18, 2005, in Los Angeles.

This photo supplied by publicists Rogers & Cowan shows actor Robert Downey Jr. and producer Susan Levin walking hand-in-hand after being married Aug. 27, 2005, in a non-denominational, private ceremony in Amagansett, N.Y.

Robert Downey Jr. arrives for the Kennedy Center Honors gala in Washington Dec. 5, 2004. Downey got a frosty reception from the audience when he referred to rock legend Elton John, one of the Kennedy Center honorees, as "the other first lady."

Robert Downey Jr. revisits his role as Charlie Chaplin as he attempts to woo Harvard University student Peter Dodd as part of a skit at the Hasty Pudding Theatricals at Harvard, Feb. 19, 2004. Downey visited the school in part to receive the 2004 Hasty Pudding Man of the Year award.

Robert Downey Jr. arrives with his fiance, producer Susan Levin, and his son, Indio, at Staples Center for the NBA All-Star game ,Feb. 15, 2004, in Los Angeles.

Halle Berry and Downey arrive for the world premiere of "Gothika" at the Mann Village Theatre in the Westwood section of Los Angeles, Nov. 13, 2003.

Downey and his fiancee, Susan Levin, at right, arrive at a screening of "The Singing Detective," Oct. 16, 2003, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.

Downey laughs at a press conference for "The Singing Detective" as actress Katie Holmes looks on at the Toronto International Film Festival Sept. 8, 2003.

Robert Downey Jr. in "The Singing Detective."

Downey looks at his award for outstanding performance in a comedy series for his role on "Ally McBeal" at the annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, March 11, 2001, in Los Angeles.

Downey poses with his award for best supporting actor in a comedy series ("Ally McBeal") at the 58th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., Jan. 21, 2001.

Robert Downey Jr. is shown Nov. 25, 2000, after his arrest at the Merv Griffin Resort in Palm Springs, Calif., for drug possession.

Downey makes a plea to Municipal Court Judge Lawrence Mira during his sentencing at the Malibu, Calif., court Aug. 5, 1999. Downey was sentenced to three years in prison Thursday for violating probation from a 1996 drug conviction. Judge Mira said he had given the actor many chances to rehabilitate himself. Defense attorney Robert Shapiro sits at Downey's left.

Downey sits in a Malibu courtroom prior to being sentenced to six months in jail for violating parole on a prior drug conviction, Dec. 8, 1997. Downey's probation was revoked on Oct. 17 when his drug counselor told authorities that the actor violated a court order by using drugs and alcohol in September.

Downey at the 65th Annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles March 29, 1993. That year, he was nominated for his leading role in the movie "Chaplin."