It’s kind of impossible to believe that Robert Downey Jr. has never been at the receiving end of an Oscar in his decades-long career. Hopefully, the 2024 Oscars will do him justice for his role in Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer‘.
Downey’s first Oscar nomination was in 1993, for the film ‘Chaplin‘ which he lost to Al Pacino. Looking back, here’s why Robert thinks not winning was a good move for his career and why he’s grateful.
Robert Downey Jr.’s Oscar Nomination In 1993
In 1993, Robert Downey Jr. was nominated for his phenomenal role in ‘Chaplin‘ where he played the role of the iconic Charlie Chaplin. The film ended up being one of his most successful and famous films and gained prominence in cinematic history and applause from everyone. This ended up becoming the film that gave him his first Oscar nomination.
However, Downey Jr. lost the award to Al Pacino’s portrayal in ‘Scent Of A Woman‘ and looking back, Robert thinks it’s good that he didn’t win. He told The View, “I was young and crazy.” If he had won, Downey said, it “would have put me under the impression that I was on the right track.”
After that, Downey was nominated for one more Oscar for his role in ‘Tropic Thunder‘ in 2009, which he lost again. Fans are now hopeful that 2024 might be the year he finally bags an Academy Award.
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‘Oppenheimer’ At The Oscars
Christopher Nolan’s film is up for 13 nominations this year. With the major nominations going to Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Robert Downey Jr. and Christopher Nolan for their acting and direction, ‘Oppenheimer‘ is also nominated for Nolan’s adapted screenplay; for Hoyte van Hoytema’s cinematography; Jennifer Lame’s editing; Ellen Mirojnick’s costume design; Ruth De Jong and Claire Kaufman’s production design; Luisa Abel’s makeup and hairstyling; best sound; and Ludwig Goransson’s score.
The film has gotten the most number of nominations this year, beating ‘Barbie‘ which got nominated for 8 awards.
The 96th Academy Awards will take place on the 10th of March.
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