Robert Downey Jr. on the Red Carpet: A Photo History From 1984 to 'Civil War'

After starring in more than 50 feature films and surviving some very public battles with addiction and the law, Robert Downey Jr. has proven he is the ultimate comeback kid. His work in the ’80s showed he deserved to be known for more than a hard partying lifestyle, but by the late ’90s, he was making headlines for off-screen behavior that led him to jail and rehab. In the ‘00s, Downey cleaned up his act and steadily worked himself back into Hollywood’s good graces, ultimately reaching the A-list with his franchise-launching performance in Iron Man. As his latest turn as Tony Stark helps give Marvel another blockbuster success with Captain America: Civil War, let’s revisit his evolution in photos from red carpet events through the years.