Iron Man in other media Iron Man in other media The Marvel Comics character Iron Man has appeared in various other media since his debut in "Tales of Suspense" #39 (March 1963). Iron Man has been the focus of three animated series and a direct-to-DVD animated feature. An "Iron Man" live-action feature film starring Robert Downey Jr. as the character and directed by Jon Favreau was released in 2008, with Downey also appearing as the character in a cameo in "The Incredible Hulk", and as a main character in several other Marvel Studios films including "The Avengers", "", "", "", "", and "". Iron Man
A Man Called Adam (film) A Man Called Adam (film) A Man Called Adam is a 1966 American drama film starring Sammy Davis Jr., Ossie Davis and Cicely Tyson. Directed by Leo Penn, it tells the story of a self-destructive jazz musician, played by Davis, and his tumultuous relationships with the people in his life. In addition to Davis, the film features appearances by such noted musical names as Louis Armstrong, Mel Tormé and Frank Sinatra Jr. The picture also marked the film debut of Lola Falana. Adam Johnson is a talented African-American jazz cornetist, plagued by ill health, racism, alcoholism and a short temper,