One of history's iconic actors, Robert Downey Jr., with mega hits such as Chaplin and Iron Man is scheduled to release on December 25, 2009 Sherlock Holmes.

Downey;s two greatest artistic contributions Chaplin and Iron Man may never have been brought to life by Downey if it weren't for a friend who believed in him.

Personal friend and coworker, Mel Gibson is to be thanked for taking the risk after Downey's recovery and relapses, Gibson front the dollars needed to cover the insurance to get him back into the business again. And our we, the viewers, ever grateful!

Sherlock Holmes movie trailer has been released - enjoy! And Downey is as usual - HOT! Watch and see!

Sherlock Holmes is an upcoming 2009 film adaptation of a fictional character developed in a novel by British author and physician Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930).

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle wrote 4 novels and written over 56 short stories about this famous dectective named Sherlock Holmes.

Guy Ritchie will direct the film, while Joel Silver, Lionel Wigram, Susan Downey and Dan Lin will produce the film.

About Robert Downey, Jr.was born April 4, 1965, is an acclaimed American actor, film producer. Downey made his screen debut at the age of five when he appeared in one of his father's films.

Robert Downey Sr. was born in 1937 and is known as the director and writer of the cult classic feature film Putney Swope (1969), a biting satire on the New York Madison Avenue advertising world, about the portrayal of race in Hollywood films, the white power structure, and nature of corruption in any struggle for power

About Susan Downey: wife of Robert Downey Jr., executive vice president of Silver Pictures, director of development for Dark Castle Entertainment, the horror film division, a native of Schaumburg, IL and was valedictorian in 1991.

Robert Downey Jr. will portray Sherlock Holmes and Jude Law will portray John Watson.

The film is scheduled to be released on December 25, 2009.

Sherlock Holmes Was Previously "Misrepresented"

Downey states in this video that they "reinvigorated" Sherlock Holmes and that he is really proud of the transformation.

The vastness of the material on hand helped recreated the vision the author had originally for this fictional character of this British detective. Downey's team combed through the manuals of Sir Arthur Conan with an eye to remain true to the original vision of this great author and physician.

The video exemplifies the quick wit and intelligence of this much esteemed actor.

One of the items that I appreciate about Downey is his attention to detail. This was very apparent in Chaplinand I am looking forward to the December 2009 release of Sherlock Holmes to once again unleash the genius of Robert Downey Jr.

Downey's portrayal of Charlie Chaplin in Chaplin was pure genius. And he lost the nomination for Best Actor at the Academy Awards 65th ceremony in 1993 to Al Pacino who starred in Scent of a Women. Downey studied tennis, violin and retained a personal coach in order to imitate Chaplin's non-verbal communication. His body posture, his walk, his gait, his facial expressions were acted to a tee!

Downey is said not to have been the most logical choice for leading man in Iron Man, but look at how he managed to bring that show to life. Iron Man was not just fun but it was also believable, we were engrossed the entire time.

Iron Man stars Robert Downey Jr. as a billionaire industrialist and playboy named Tony Stark, who is an inventor who creates a high-tech suit of armor that transforms him into a superhero, another version of Bat Man and Spiderman but with technology that is built to be believable.

It is reported that Iron Man grossed over $300 million in the United States and Canada. Downey has agreed to appear in the upcoming sequel Iron Man 2 which is scheduled to be released June 2010.

Iron Man was produced by Marvel Studios which has its origins from the 1970's with its activities centered around Marvel Comic book characters. In August 2009, Disney announced it was acquiring Marvel Studios parent company Marvel Entertainment. Marvel Studio's distributor is Paramount Pictures.

Iron Man released in 2008 marked a dramatic change in Downey's career with a true blockbuster film and applause from views and fellow actors alike.

An intimate scene between Robert Downey Jr. and Nicole Kidman in the movie "Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus"

NOTE: Video NOT suitable for all ages.

Furis a movie about an iconic American photographer Diane Arbus. Her artwork was noted for disturbing images.

Downey's career includes essentially a 5 year hiatus of not only substance abuse but numerous arrests and relapses and also actual prison time. One interview reported he felt he has fought addiction since age 8!

Downey's friend, Mel Gibson, (Mel and Downey co-starred in Air Americain 1990) reported helped Downey regain his financial stability by paying Downey's insurance bone for the 2003 film The Singing Detective.  This financial assistance allowed Downey to gradually move back up to headline movies. Sadly, during his climb back up, 40% of his salary was withheld in order to ensure completion of the movies. But oh, are we ever glad he chose to leave his addictions behind. Downey has always been a great actor, but this the release of Iron Man, he will become legend. It is great to have a true movie star within our generation.

Tropic Thunder is a 2008 American satire comedy directed and produced by Ben Stiller. The film includes Ben Stiller, Jack Black, and Robert Downey, Jr. about making a Vietnam War film.

As a twist in the plot of the movie, the frustrated writer/director decides to drop all three of the temperamental men in the middle of a jungle.

Written by Stiller, Justin Theroux, and Eton Cohen, the film was produced by Dreamworks and Red Hour Films and distributed by Paramount Pictures.