Hailed by many critics as one of the most brilliant and versatile actors of his generation, Robert Downey Jr. celebrates his birthday today, April 4 .

Born in Manhattan, New York, in 1965, Robert Downey Jr. made his debut as an actor at the age of five in the film Pound , written and directed by his father, Robert Downey Sr. It revealed to the world  the tall, young and handsome Robert  Jr. and since that early role, he has amassed an enviable list of credits and honors throughout a four-decades-plus career that shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Almost all his movies, have been tremendously popular and commercial successes.

He is known for not being especially humble, for his sarcastic humorous dialogue delivery while remaining completely stone-faced. With a distinctive drawling voice, he often chooses to play egotistical but likeable characters .

Robert Downey Jr. was the first actor to win a Golden Globe for portraying Sherlock Holmes.

Today this popular star celebrates his 47th birthday.

Galatta.com wishes the actor a very happy birthday!