Robert Downey Jr. is "grateful" his role as Iron Man "opened [his] eyes wider" to how technology can benefit the world. The 59-year-old actor led the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) as the character from 2008's Iron Man until Avengers: Endgame in 2019 and is honoured to have brought such an "iconic superhero" and what he represents to life.

Hollywood star Robert Downey Jr. says he is "grateful" his role as Iron Man and added that his character Tony Stark "opened (his) eyes wider" to the power of technology. The 59-year-old actor led the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) as the character from 2008's Iron Man until Avengers: Endgame in 2019.

Iron Man star Robert Downey Jr. has revealed what the role of Tony Stark means to him before he returns to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Doctor Doom in the next Avengers movies. Find his comments here!

Ahead of his MCU return as the villainous Doctor Doom, Robert Downey Jr. looks back on his time playing Marvel's Iron Man at this year's SXSW.

Robert Downey Jr. recently reflected on his long journey as Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Speaking at a panel during SXSW, he shared his gratitude for playing Tony Stark and how the character influenced his perspective on technology.

After playing Iron Man, Robert Downey Jr will portray Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday. Here are 6 other actors who’ve starred in multiple superhero films

With Robert Downey Jr. set to play Doctor Doom in the MCU, Julian McMahon, who played Victor von Doom in 2005's Fantastic Four, addresses the casting.