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Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark (Mark III armor) in the movie "Iron Man" is not the first respected actor to take on a heroic role after a career that may not seem suited for it.. Here are a few other actors who've recently donned a cape, or pirate's scowl, or just a plain black suit and become cinema good guys.

Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark

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Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark (Mark III armor) in the movie "Iron Man" is not the first respected actor to take on a heroic role after a career that may not seem suited for it.. Here are a few other actors who've recently donned a cape, or pirate's scowl, or just a plain black suit and become cinema good guys.

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