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Robert Downey Sr. was an American actor, director, writer, and producer. He was born in New York City to Jewish parents. Downey Sr. began his career as a stand-up comedian in the 1950s. He later appeared in a number of films and television shows, including "Putney Swope" (1969), "Greaser's Palace" (1972), and "Boogie Nights" (1997). Downey Sr. also directed several films, including "Pound" (1970) and "Up the Sandbox" (1972).