Robert Downey Jr. His character was terminated when Downey was fired after two drug arrests in late 2000 and early 2001. After his last stay in a court-ordered drug treatment program, Downey achieved sobriety. Downey's career prospects improved when he featured in the black comedy crime "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" (2005), the mystery thriller "Zodiac" (2007), and the satirical action comedy "Tropic Thunder" (2008); for the latter he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Beginning in 2008, Downey began portraying the role of Marvel Comics superhero Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, appearing in several films as either
2008 New York Film Critics Circle Awards Im Bashir)"<br> 3. "Trouble the Water" 1. Jenny Lumet – "Rachel Getting Married"<br> 2. Mike Leigh – "Happy-Go-Lucky"<br> 3. Robert D. Siegel – "The Wrestler" 1. Josh Brolin – "Milk"<br> 2. Heath Ledger – "The Dark Knight"<br> 3. Robert Downey Jr. – "Tropic Thunder" 1. Penélope Cruz – "Vicky Cristina Barcelona"<br> 2. Viola Davis – "Doubt"<br> 3. Rosemarie DeWitt – "Rachel Getting Married"<br> 3. Debra Winger – "Rachel Getting Married" 2008 New York Film Critics Circle Awards The 74th New York Film Critics Circle Awards, honoring the best in film for 2008, were announced on 10 December 2008 and presented