Published 22:53 IST, June 20th 2023

Robert Downey Jr opens up about his time in prison, calls it a 'dangerours place'

Robert Downey Jr, known for his role in Iron Man, talked about his time in the prison. He said that he felt like evil was in the air all the time.

Reported by: Anjali Choudhury
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Robert Downey Jr on his prison time. (Image: Armchair Expert podcast) | Image: self
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Robert Downey Jr, well-kwn for his role as Iron Man, had to spend some time in prison for drug convictions. However, he received unconditional and full pardon for his drug offenses after serving one year sentence in 2015. t just that, but he was also on parole for two years and almost three years on probation for his felony.

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  • Due to his substance abuse case, his acting talents at time were overshadowed.
  • actor spent one year and three months in jail.
  • Earlier, he was given a prison time of three years. 

Iron Man star Robert Downey Jr opens up about his prison time

In a conversation with Dax Shepard of Armchair Expert podcast, Iron Man actor opened up about time he spent in prison. He said that he had a very difficult time in cell after his convictions. He furr added that in court he was over-sentenced by a judge who was angry. n, two weeks later he found himself in a place called Dela, which was apparently an area where people decide where one had to go. 

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(Robert Downey Jr at pdcast. | Im: Armchair Expert)

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He said in podcast, "Arguably most dangerous place I have ever been in my life because one is designated if y're a level 1, 2, 3 or 4 criminal." He furr added he felt evil was in air of prison. He also revealed that re were opportunities in prison but only threats and he always felt like he was sent to some distant planet from where one can never return home. 

Robert Downey Jr talking about worse things in prison

Robert Downey Jr said that going to prison is worse than going to an institution. He said, "By day 15, I'm dialed in. If you have willingness to do harm, it is unlikely that you will be targeted." Currently, he is gearing up for Downey's Dream Cars. 

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22:53 IST, June 20th 2023