US EditionRobert Downey Jr. & Anthony Michael Hall Recall Brief ‘SNL’ Run: “I Learned So Much”
- Robert Downey Jr. And Anthony Michael Hall discussed their brief time on Saturday Night Live during Season 11, which aired from 1985 to 1986.
- Downey joined the cast due to his friendship with Hall, who was the youngest cast member at 17 years old.
- Both actors reflected on the challenges of the season, which is considered one of the weakest in SNL history.
- SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night is currently streaming on Peacock, with a special airing on February 16, 2025.
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Robert Downey Jr Reveals What He Learned From his Short Time On ‘Saturday Night Live’ | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip
Did you know Robert Downey Jr was once a cast member on Saturday Night Live? The 59-year-old actor was a repertory player, aka a full-time cast member, on the weekend sketch show for one season, in 1985-1986. He then returned to host a decade later in 1996. Robert appears in the docu-series SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night, and opened up about his time as a cast member, revealing what he learned from that year. Keep reading to find out more… “I lear…
Robert Downey Jr. Says His Short-Lived 'SNL' Stint Taught Him ‘What I Wasn’t’
"There’s not a more exciting 90 minutes you could have, whether you are any good or not,” the actor, 59, says of his time on the sketch comedy showKevin Winter/GA/The Hollywood Reporter/Getty Robert Downey Jr.Robert Downey Jr. is an actor who knows his limits.The Iron Man star, 59, is featured in the new four-part docuseries SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night, which delves into the history and legacy of the iconic late-night sketch show Saturday Night…
Robert Downey Jr. & Anthony Michael Hall Recall Brief ‘SNL’ Run: “I Learned So Much”
After 50 years of pushing the boundaries of network television, Saturday Night Live has birthed countless talents across multiple generations. Robert Downey Jr. and Anthony Michael Hall recently looked back on their brief run on the NBC sketch comedy show during the infamous Season 11, which ran from 1985 to 1986 and served as creator Lorne Michaels‘ attempt to refresh the show after Eddie Murphy‘s exit. “I’m proud to be a part of it. It was…
Robert Downey Jr. Reflects on Early Challenges During His Time as Saturday Night Live Cast Member
Robert Downey Jr. recalls his short Saturday Night Live tenure as a bittersweet defining moment. The Iron Man actor was a cast member on the 11th season of the live sketch comedy show from 1985 to 1986. Downey Jr. remembered his short time on SNL as one of the most important experiences in helping him define what he does well and what he doesn't as a performer. The Marvel hero has opened up about his experiences in the original docu-series SNL50…
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