Being the only child of a world-class Oscar-winning actor and a talented singer and actress cast Indio Falconer Downey into the spotlight from childhood. His father is one of the highest-grossing actors of all time known for his roles in films such as Iron Man (2008), Avengers: Endgame (2019), Sherlock Holmes (2009), and Oppenheimer (2023). On the other hand, his mother is an American singer, songwriter, model, and actress.
While it’s easy to get swallowed by his father’s fame, Indio Falconer Downey is carving his path in the music industry. Downey co-founded the rock band The Dose (now known as Indio Ink). He has also appeared alongside his father in a minor film role. Despite his seemingly smooth life as a celebrity kid, the young Downey has hit some rocky paths in his journey through life. Keep reading for all the interesting facts you need to know about Robert Downey Jr.‘s son.
Early Life of Indio Falconer Downey as Robert Downey Jr.’s Son
Indio Falconer Downey was born on September 7, 1993, in Los Angeles County, California, to Robert Downey Jr. and his first wife, Deborah Falconer. He was the only child of his parents and enjoyed their attention for a short period before their marriage crashed. His parents were separated for eight years and officially divorced in 2004. Subsequently, he lived with his mom but made regular public appearances with his dad. He has maintained a good relationship with his father over the years.
Through his father’s second marriage to Susan Downey, Indio Falconer Downey now has younger half-siblings. His half-brother Exton Elias Downey was born on February 7, 2012, while his half-sister Avri Roel Downey was born on November 4, 2014. Despite the lack of information about Downey’s education, it is common knowledge that he began his music career in high school and joined the school band as a guitarist.
Is Indio Falconer Downey an Actor?
As the son of an acting great, expectations are high about Indio Falconer Downey’s career in the movie industry. However, he appears to be more focused on his music. Regardless, Downey Jr.’s first son has appeared in a few movie projects. He debuted on the silver screen at age 12 when he played a younger version of his father’s character Harry Lockhart in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005).
Indio Falconer Downey also worked in the music department of the film Jackie (2013). He was part of the Netflix documentary Sr. in honor of his grandfather Robert Downey Sr. It’s difficult to say the direction Downey is going with his acting career or if he will play more prominet roles in the future.
A Tour Through Indio Falconer Downey’s Music Career
Named after the California city where the Coachella music festival takes place, Indio Falconer Downey is carving a career as an upcoming musician. His passion for music began when he got a guitar as a gift at age 12. Subsequently, he played with many bands, including The Seems, a Los Angeles-based rock group but his struggles with substance abuse stalled his growth as a musician. After getting his act together, Downey performs with the band Indio Inks. His debut EP, Cigarettes In Bed was released early in 2024.
In his message to his son on his 30th birthday in 2023, Downey Jr. described him as “one of the most dedicated singer/songwriter/musicians in LA!!!!” The iconic actor also uses his Instagram account to promote his son’s music career by sharing links to his songs. The actor has been his son’s biggest support system, especially since his struggles with substance abuse.
Inside Indio Falconer Downey’s Battle With Addiction
Robert Downey Jr. has been open about his past struggles with drug addiction and shared his experiences on the Netflix documentary Sr. Ultimately, he won the battle but his son sadly followed the same path. Indio Falconer Downey struggled with addiction for many years before the story went public after his arrest in West Hollywood, California on June 29, 2014, for cocaine possession.
After his arrest, Robert Downey Jr.’s son was sent to rehab to facilitate his recovery. In his darkest days, Indio Falconer Downey got the biggest support from his father who helped him through his recovery. Fortunately, he has recorded massive success, celebrating 18 months of sobriety during a November 2023 exclusive interview with People. Downey dedicated his song Dume to his journey through addiction. Read all about Jamie Lee Curtis‘s battle with addiction.
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