Versatility honoured

Hollywood star Robert Downey Jr has been presented with the Gene Siskel Film Center’s Renaissance Award for his versatility as an actor.

Hollywood star Robert Downey Jr has been presented with the Gene Siskel Film Center’s Renaissance Award for his versatility as an actor.

The Iron Man star received the gong at a gala reception in Chicago on Saturday in recognition of his contribution to
cinema, reported Contactmusic.

Reflecting on his career, the 45-year-old actor, who has a history of alcohol and drug addiction, pointed out Tropic Thunder, Sherlock Holmes and Iron Man as his favourite movies of his own.