Robert Downey Jr.

It is hard to tell that the young photo of Robert Downey Jr. is actually him. The doe eyed boy that has a winsome smile has become a man who had experienced plenty of ups and downs and, to his credit, managed to survive them. Today, he is one of the most sought-after actors in Hollywood. He is best known for his portrayal of Tony Stark in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Thanks to fellow actor, Mel Gibson, who helped him jumpstart his career the second time around, Downey has managed to make the most out of his comeback in Hollywood. He found success not just playing Iron Man, but also the fictional character Sherlock Holmes. The actor has an impressive net worth thanks to his earnings in the MCU. We are sure that we have not seen the last of Tony Stark.