Robert Downey Jr's robot rescue

Robert Downey Jr. saved a film extra from a rampaging robot. 04/20/2009 - Robert Downey Jr. - Although the man was accidentally hit by a stuntman in an iron costume, filming continued because no-one noticed he was in pain. © David Gabber / PR Photos

04/20/2009 - Robert Downey Jr. - Although the man was accidentally hit by a stuntman in an iron costume, filming continued because no-one noticed he was in pain. © David Gabber / PR PhotosThe 44-year-old actor halted shooting on 'Iron Man 2' and rushed to help the man, who had been injured during a scene.A source said: "Robert charged into a live scene yelling, 'Cut! Cut!' The extra was writhing on the ground in agony after a rampaging evil robot smashed him flat."The extra had been involved in a sequence which saw a group of people running away from a group of robotic villains.Although the man was accidentally hit by a stuntman in an iron costume, filming continued because no-one noticed he was in pain.The source added to the National Enquirer magazine: "Cameras kept cranking until Robert, who wasn't in the scene, suddenly noticed one extra twisting in pain and moaning, 'Help, I've broken something.' "Robert called for paramedics and comforted the man until they arrived.The injured extra was taken to hospital, where he was diagnosed with a broken hip.

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WowJun 27th, 2009 - 18:56:41

What a hero! I know I would want him to save me if I was in the same place. How caring and how observant! He really deserves all the fame and stardom that he has gotten. I'm not sure how many other actors would have done the same. Bravo mr jr.

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AndrewJun 28th, 2009 - 01:42:51

Go Robert! Go! Go! just the kind of news I love reading that celeberties still have a human side to many times famous people become self absorbed and closed off to the rest of the world but this shows he has compassion and that may just be why he is such a good actor!

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