Deborah Falconer had her fair share of spotlights during her heyday as a model and Hollywood actress. Her rather brief acting career lasted from the late 80s to the early 90s and during that time she featured in a few feature films. The actress and model became even more popular after her 1992 marriage to one of Hollywood’s biggest stars.
Falconer is also a very talented musician and her musical career started during her acting and modeling years. Having apparently ended her acting career, the multi-talented star turned to music and released several albums over the years.
Deborah Falconer Bio
She was born Deborah Lynn Falconer on the 13th day of August in the year 1965. She was born and raised in the city of Sacramento, California, United States. Deborah is the only child of her mother Laura Elaine Falconer and father Henry Irvin Falconer. Not much is known about her early schooling and upbringing, but we do know that she attended Fairfield High School in Fairfield, California.
At the age of 22, Deborah Falconer made her acting debut with a minor role in the comedy film The Wrong Guys (1988). Her next role was in the Jim Morrison biopic The Doors (1991) in which she played a character called Debbie Falconer. The budding actress also starred in the comedy film Pyrates (1991) as well as the TV movie Brotherhood of the Gun (1991).
She had a starring role opposite German actor Thomas Heinze in the crime comedy film Mr. Bluesman (1993) and she also appeared in the comedy film Shortcuts (1993) which also featured her future husband, Robert Downey Jr. .
Falconer’s musical career has been more impressive than her acting career. She has over three music albums to her name. Her debut studio album Brave Like Me was released in 2003. She released another album Unravel in 2010 followed by Lift Your Gaze which was released in 2014. The singer-songwriter has also performed with several bands and musical groups over the years, including legendary singer Elton John.
His family life
Deborah Falconer and Robert Downey Jr. were once a married couple. Their relationship progressed very quickly and interestingly, the duo decided to take their romance to the next level after dating for less than two months. They reportedly dated for just 42 days before finally getting married on May 29, 1992. A year after their wedding, they welcomed their first and only child, a son named Indio Falconer Downey, who was born on September 7, 1993.
Her marriage to Downey Jr. lasted over a decade, which is quite a long time by Hollywood standards. Unfortunately, the marriage was strained due to the fact that the Hollywood star was then battling drug addiction. His frequent arrests for drug possession, coupled with repeated trips to prison and rehab, ultimately took their toll on their union. Deborah Falconer and Robert Downey Jr. finally separated in 2001. Their divorce was finalized 3 years later on April 26, 2004.
His son Indio Falconer Downey has since paved the way of his famous parents in show business. He made his acting debut in the film Baiser Baiser Bang Bang (2005) with his father. However, he quit acting and has since ventured into music. As a singer and guitarist, he is a member of a Los Angeles-based rock band called The Dose.
Facts About Robert Downey, Jr. Ex-Wife
1. Deborah Falconer stands at an impressive height of 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm).
2. The ageless music star has maintained her attractive physique over the years and her body weight is around 60 kg (132 lbs).
3. It’s hard to tell what happened with his love life. The singer and actress kept a relatively low profile after her first marriage ended. It is unknown if she has dated anyone since then, as there have been no such reports in the media. Apparently, she chose to keep her private life a secret while keeping all the attention on her career.
