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late Oscar winnerRobert Downey Jr.may be adding another big accolade to his born-again acting career soon . The undischarged reviews of the HBO limited seriesThe Sympathizerprove it was the celebrated thespian ’s perfectOppenheimerfollow - up , especially now that it has earned him his second vocation Emmy nomination . Downey Jr. asterisk as several charactersin the critically acclaimed new limited series , which isbased on the Pulitzer Prize - get ahead novel of the same name written by Viet Thanh Nguyen .

Before becoming one of the highest - grossing doer of all time , Robert Downey Jr. rose to prominence as a stage actor during the 1980s . He was able-bodied to become a mould member onSaturday Night Livein 1985 , which was ultimately shortly - lived . Downey ’s early film winner placed him on a fast track for more leading roles throughout the former eighties and early 1990s , star in titles such asChances Are(1989),Air America(1990 ) , andSoapdish(1991).Downey ’s first Academy Award nominating speech forChaplinmade him a Hollywood superstar .

Robert Downey Jr. Could Win An Oscar & Emmy Within The Same Year

Downey would become the first male actor to ever do it

Robert Downey Jr. won forOppenheimerback in March 2024 and now he ’s nominate for an Emmy due to his role inThe Sympathizer , a show that was released on April 14 , 2024 . Despite the show having excellent recapitulation and propose one ofRobert Downey Jr. ’s best performancesof his calling , the series did not gather much traction with a panoptic hearing . As a result , The Sympathizerwas overlooked but RDJ ’s recent Emmy nomination might hike the show ’s popularity .

Downey would become the first male actor to ever get ahead an Emmy and an Oscar in the same year . Helen Hunt and Helen Mirren are the only actress to have pulled off the impressive exploit . He ’ll go up against Jonathan Bailey ( Fellow Travelers , Showtime ) , Tom Goodman - Hill ( Baby Reindeer , Netflix ) , John Hawkes ( truthful Detective : Night Country , HBO / Max ) , Lamorne Morris ( Fargo , FX ) , Lewis Pullman ( Lessons in Chemistry , Apple TV+ ) , and Treat Williams ( Feud : Capote vs. The Swans , FX ) .

Robert Downey Jr. ’s landmark Oscar win marks a vocation highlight of the noted role player , who finally occupy home an Academy Award for Nolan ’s epic moving-picture show .

Robert Downey Jr in Oppenheimer and Iron Man

The Sympathizer Isn’t The First Of Robert Downey Jr.’s TV Roles To Get An Emmy Nomination

He was nominated for Ally McBeal in 2001

Downey Jr. was previously make for an Emmy for his role inAlly McBealback in 2001 . Even though the show might not be as popular as he and HBO had liked it to be , RDJ is still ride high up off his recent Supporting Actor Oscar win . His Supporting Actor Emmy in the same year would be well - merit , particularly consider that he plays four completely unlike fiber in the series . Robert Downey Jr. could make account at the 2024 Primetime Emmy Awards , which will take topographic point on September 15 , 2024 .

Robert Downey Jr. ’s late television serial publication has a perfect callback to one of his most iconic comedy films , although he plays a much different role .

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Based on the novel by Viet Thanh Nuyen , The Sympathizer explore the last days of the Vietnam War through the eye of a half - Vietnamese , half - French spy serve for the communistic regimen . The TV series adaptation is set - up as a mini - serial and will likely still be framed as a confession from the protagonist as they make their way through the state of war . Photo is of the original novel cover .

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Based on the novel by Viet Thanh Nuyen, The Sympathizer explores the last days of the Vietnam War through the eyes of a half-Vietnamese, half-French spy serving for the communist regime. The TV series adaptation is set-up as a mini-series and will likely still be framed as a confession from the protagonist as they make their way through the war. Photo is of the original novel cover.

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Based on the novel by Viet Thanh Nuyen, The Sympathizer explores the last days of the Vietnam War through the eyes of a half-Vietnamese, half-French spy serving for the communist regime. The TV series adaptation is set-up as a mini-series and will likely still be framed as a confession from the protagonist as they make their way through the war. Photo is of the original novel cover.

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