Weird Science played out the ultimate teen fantasy ... receiving £800,000 ($1 million). Downey Jr went on to become a massive name in Hollywood, but it wasn't a smooth journey.

and how he and Robert Downey Jr. came up with a legendary SNL sketch in 1986. Men's Journal: As Gary in Weird Science, you say, "We know about the reality. Don’t mess with the fantasy.” ...

After over a decade of playing the Avengers' leader and Marvel protagonist, Iron Man (Tony Stark), Robert Downey Jr. is ...