From iconic character symbols to subtle nods and matching ink, these actors turned memorable movie and TV roles into permanent tattoos they can carry beyond the screen

For decades, Robert Downey Jr has turned red carpets into a testing ground for his bold yet classy and stylish suits. From bold colours, tinted lenses, and unconventional silhouettes, this man almost never goes wrong with his styling. On his birthday, here's looking at 12 times Robert Downey Jr proved that the man makes the suit, not the other way around.