Kapanlagi.com - Written By: Reza Ahmad Zahid
After a 21-year wait, actor Robert Downey Jr. finally wins his first award at the Oscars. Robert Downey Jr. successfully snatched the Best Supporting Actor award for the film OPPENHEIMER. Robert defeated several actors including Ryan Gosling, Mark Ruffalo, and veteran actor Robert De Niro.
This has been a long wait for Robert Downey Jr. Robert Downey Jr.'s debut at the Oscars began in 1992. At that time, Downey portrayed the comedian character Charlie Chaplin in the film CHAPLIN. He prepared for this character very well, such as learning to play the violin and imitating Charlie Chaplin's posture. Through this character, Downey was nominated for Best Actor at the 1992 Oscars. However, he lost to Al Pacino in the film SCENT OF A WOMAN.
Robert Downey Jr.'s success at the 2024 Oscars is followed by his co-workers in the film OPPENHEIMER. Director Christopher Nolan won the Best Director category. Meanwhile, Cillian Murphy won the Best Actor category for the Oppenheimer character.
1. The Role of Lewis Strauss for Robert Downey Jr
Film Excerpt 'OPPENHEIMER' (Credit: Universal Pictures - © Universal Pictures. All Rights Reserved.)
In the movie OPPENHEIMER released in 2023, Robert Downey Jr plays the role of Lewis Strauss, a businessman who played a significant role in the development of nuclear weapons and nuclear power plants in the United States.
Downey is very dedicated in portraying the character of Lewis Strauss in this film. He admitted to conducting research to better understand the person who regulated the licensing of atomic bombs. Downey was also advised by director Christopher Nolan to appear differently from the characters he had previously played.
2. Receiving Numerous Awards for the Character Lewis Strauss
Happiness of Robert Downey Jr. (Credit: instagram.com/robertdowneyjr)
In addition to winning a nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the 2024 Oscars held at the Dolby Theatre, Hollywood, Los Angeles (11/3), Robert Downey Jr also won several awards for his role as Lewis Strauss in the film OPPENHEIMER.
Downey also won the Best Supporting Actor award at the 2024 BAFTA Awards. He also won the same nomination at the 2024 Critics Choice Awards. Lastly, Downey also won the Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture at the 2024 Golden Globes.
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