Analyzing Tony Stark's Personality | Enneagram in Film

Robert Downey Jr.’s Tony Stark didn’t just kick off a franchise, he launched the Marvel Cinematic Universe and it takes a special kind of character to pull that off. In this video essay of sorts, I explore Tony Stark's enneagram personality type and determine whether he's a type 3 or a type 7.
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[@Josh_Keefe]

Type 4 is next.

[@s4rest123]

So excited for Tyoe 4.

[@miriamhodges5632]

Can't wait!!!

[@aubreezily13]

This type 4 is ready!🎉

[@ericjames7753]

needed it like today. can't wait

[@tofu3944]

If there isn't a 10 minute segment all about Jim Hawkins, I'm going to riot.

[@miriamhodges5632]

Clicked on this faster than you can say "I am Iron Man." Another fantastically engaging and informative video. You never disappoint.

[@vegetableturner9499]

I love how the video starts off with a very neutral tone, considering every argument for either 3 or 7, explaining patiently why type 7 would be more fitting and in the middle of the video just slaps you with: "You really think he's a type 3? This guy?!" xD

[@christopherbucher7017]

Strongly agreed. I never understood the argument for three, it never seemed to make any sense to me unless you look at him very superficially

[@brshmell0w1719]

Don't worry ya'll! He posted on his Instagram and said the type 4 video will be out next month!

[@user-nk2cv5is1s]

I hope he is taking it easy on himself

[@WillEnd96]

Yep. It's practically impossible not to see Tony at his 5 and 1 spots. Definitely a 7.

[@jacindaellison3363]

Good point about Tony not receiving the award in his first movie. In The Greatest Showman, when PT Barnum goes with Jenny Lynd for her opera, he didn't need to be there. He wanted to go because he wanted to witness and relish in the praise she was getting for her singing b/c of his obsession with approval and acceptance of people b/c he signed her on to perform. That was one of the signs that Barnum is a 3.

[@fernwebber4829]

Agreed. I believe I’m a type 3w4, sp/so, so I don’t always identify with all the type 3 stereotypes - but even so, there is no universe in which I could receive a prestigious award and NOT want to be there to receive all the admiration in person :)

[@DrAceGikmo]

I was literally judging the way you were describing his positive movement to 1 when you mentioned types actually going in both directions. Thanks for linking the video in the bio, I wasn't expecting my enneagram theory to be adjusted when clicking on this video :)

[@Lazuli_the_Blue]

If you ever get to Type 4’s I really want to see some good examples of self preservation type 4. This is mainly because It can be very confusing due to them looking like a 3, a 1, or even a 7 at times. They are usually called the “sunny 4’s’” for that reason and their main focus is “Tenacity” or “Endurance”. In my case I’m also a 4 with the self preservation type, although even I don’t fully know if that’s what I really am due to how I can easily look like a 1 at times.

[@YouveGotaType]

If you wanna check out some in depth descriptions on the differences between 1 & 4, I've got some videos for you here: Type 1: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hn-3mmaBm7ONi6c Type 4: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGmrY2WFgcmKrbM

[@chillinjesus1013]

Yo! I didn’t know Simmons watches josh Keefe :D

[@JasonJOu]

Hey! I just wanted to let you know that I loved all of your enneagram videos! It’s been a while since your last upload but I still look forward to the day the one’s for 4 drop. Your video quality has always been great so I don’t have any doubt this next one’s going to be fire! Keep doing what you’re doing I can’t wait 😊

[@tofu3944]

So well broken down! Going to share this with my type 7 sister and type 1 brother-in-law who both love Avengers haha. Also, STUPIDLY excited for type 4!

[@lisalucero9166]

We need you Josh. Come back

[@Based_Gigachad_001]

He's like your father.

[@Ladonts]

Enneagram 4’s awkwardly waiting like 😬

[@jacques4379]

Yesss

[@jamesmiti145]

I've beeen protesting. He should've started with 4

[@Ladonts]

@@jamesmiti145 has he retired?

[@megmontoya]

I’m so proud of everything you have done and all the growth you have gone through! You’re doing amazing and I couldn’t be more proud❤️❤️❤️

[@skinnystickboy]

I just finished binge watching all of your videos and then this masterpiece came up! So excited for whatever comes next, and I hope that you keep enjoying making these videos!

[@warmersquid9108]

I’ve always seen people type him as 3 and I never took the time to figure out why that didn’t feel correct. In your type 1 video you said he was a 7 and everything clicked for me. This is super cool. Great video ^^

[@otaviosantosdealbuquerque]

Im so excited for the rest of this series!! :) thank you for making these!

[@bellekyskeefe655]

It's wonderful to see how much you enjoy working on these videos. Great work💜

[@maximoffrush167]

i love this video so much! as a type 3 who was questioning whether i was 3 or 7, this video perfectly cured my questioning! and i love iron man

[@YouveGotaType]

If you want to keep learning about your types, I've got videos on all the types you've mentioned here: Type 7: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mp-ZYYacrc6Hd5o Type 3: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6ikeYOIa9yWo9E

[@tunemaiden]

This is fantastic. Your content is top-notch, and worth waiting for. Thank you!!

[@brittneybrittneyxo]

amazing video 👏🏽 absolutely obsessed with the content you make!

[@AncientHunter]

The quality of these videos is insane, seriously can't wait for the type 4 video. This is top tier KZbin content.

[@YouveGotaType]

If you want to keep learning about type 4s in the meantime, you can check out my in depth video here: Type 4: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGmrY2WFgcmKrbM

[@francesca.pellegrino]

THANK YOU. EFFING THANK YOU. I could never understand people who say they are enneagram experts and classify him as a 3, because they are so superficial in their analysis.

[@bigyavenger9456]

I absolutely love this series, and I hope that you come back to it!

[@isaiahvoss]

Because Tony Learns From His Mistakes.. wait he did ever since the first Iron Man to progress on his suit to care about his work while it proves he has a heart to high ideals. He maybe irresponsible but he sees the right thing to save the world many times. He doesn't have to hide is identity like other characters in the MCU but what he hides is the duality being Tony Stark or Iron Man but in the end he proved he can have a heart for the people and those he loves.

[@melindasue3335]

Please continue the Series, I really like it and it helps with Character Creation as well

[@ichizygaming]

I absolutely love your enneargam videos! And as 7 I was extremely interested to see other examples of 7 characters in details. Great job and thank you for your content👏👏

[@mads7683]

I always get so excited when you upload! Interesting video, I love your enneagram based videos

[@StarStrider99]

My man, this is beautiful! Great job.

[@sihemuhneemotionproduction6411]

Josh is so 🐐ed I can’t wait for Type 9

[@fractaldisarray1518]

I am not super familiar with the Marvel movies but still this was super fun to watch! I just want to echo the voices that praise the work you do, and want to say how grateful I am that you've shared what you've already shared. I think you have such a good grasp, and are super good with putting it into video format, your editing is superb and the whole video is very engaging and easy to understand and follow, I can't imagine how much work that is! I know that life and all kinds of things can get in the way, so no pressure, and take your time, I just want to say I hope you plan on making more of the enneagram series, doesn't matter if they're not in order, and doesn't matter if they're 2 years apart each, honestly? they're well worth it! Above all else, I hope you're doing well, and I thank you for the knowledge and content you've already shared with us! (Also also, If you get to 5s I'd loove to see some examples that are beyond the typical "intellectual/genius", and more "Time and energy are limited resources and must be protected". Haha just because I'm a 5, but I don't feel particularly "intellectual" or think "emotions are overrated" or "being rational is paramount", I'm an artist and I love this world where you can lose yourself in any direction, the journey is endless. So I'm very curious if you've happened to see examples that might not be the typical 5 that first come to mind for most of us.)

[@whoasked3961]

He liked this comment! He's actually alive!

[@crystalcleara.k.a.missyoko1430]

great video one of my favorite examples of a type 7 you get to see it play out in health high and low

[@houston-coley]

HYPED FOR THAT ENNEAGRAM FOUR VIDEO

[@M0rmagil]

Hope you’re not giving up! Love your stuff! ❤️

[@loganschainker6275]

I am really sad that your video on Silence got taken down. It was one of the best video essays I've ever seen.

[@bonafide4874]

Love your videos on enneagrams, I swear I'll always watch one haha! Can't wait four type four!

[@akaneve478]

I'm binging your videos and they're all so good!!!

[@mikeyfrederick1232]

Always great content sir...this was super interesting and inspired me to look up what particular psychological trap my personality has...and...damn....lol..that enneagram test read me to filth...just gotta say you deserve major credit for all the work put into the channel..it shows..

[@TravisD.Barrett]

You’re a human being, not a content machine. I’m glad you’ve had time to take off and grow, as KZbin videos aren’t the entirety of life. As long as KZbin is around and you’re posting, I’ll keep watching, no matter the time between videos! Thanks for making such thoughtful content! ❤

[@themagicengineer5314]

Love your analysis of the character types. I feel you pay attention to aspects that seem to be overlooked in other videos. I hope you're continuing on with the series because I can't wait to see your perspective. And if you could use some help or someone to brainstorm with, just let me know and I'll do what I can

[@billiosgaming6959]

Please keep uploading My brother and i both love Mbti and Enneagrams and you make the best relatable content

[@willywonka6948]

Amazing job, Josh! Looking forward for Enneagram Type 4 and Type 5. I'm a 5w4 and am excited to see if I can learn as much about myself as I did about types 1, 2, and 3. Keep it up! :)

[@YouveGotaType]

If you want to keep learning, I've got videos on all the types you've mentioned here: Type 4: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGmrY2WFgcmKrbM Type 5: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoTVlIFqotKti5I Type 1: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hn-3mmaBm7ONi6c Type 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHjJo62wq7yYmKc Type 3: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6ikeYOIa9yWo9E

[@ingridsagers957]

We clicked on this sooo fast. WE LOVE YOUR VIDEOS

[@jenniferdahlberg65]

These videos are genius! You marry my love of movies with my love of the enneagram! Thank you!

[@robbiemcarley]

Hey I really love your videos. please keep going so I can recommend them to everyone I know

[@Bafter10]

Nailed it once again!! Nobody does enneagram better

[@Axolot2705]

You are an amazing video creator. I just watched your ennagram video and it is just *cheff kiss*. I am a guy who is experimenting with video creation and the level quality of the videos you make is what I want to achive. They are compat on poin amazingly edited and have realy good writing. After the ennagram video I went to your channel page and I realised you made couple of my favorite video essays.I hawe been watching you from the Christian movies are not good to the deconstraction of faith without realising I have been watching the same creator. Your work is amazing man I just want to tell you that maybe you see this.

[@gamerchild9564]

We need more youtubers like u

[@andydiesel2807]

Hi, @Josh Keefe Still anticipating your videos and look forward to your return. A Happy New Year to you as well!

[@jonathanzink8451]

holy crap Josh this is amazing

[@Glorb1]

This man is the goat

[@scarletmoon95]

I'm so in love with this series and you've given me the most clear theory of this than anything else I've read. This may be strange but I am very curious to know about two certain characters that are not very well known, but I'm not that great at typing them on my own. However i feel like the way the internet types them is not correct either. it's a more indie series that wasn't very well known which makes it harder. Hopefully by the time the series is finished i can tell the types of characters better!

[@scarletmoon95]

I wanted to mention that one of the characters is typed as four but i get the distinct feeling he is a nine! Since you are also a nine I'm excited to see if I am even remotely right 😂

[@MissHussey84]

So good. As a the 7 I approve this video! And perhaps is one of the biggest reasons why Iron Man will always be my favorite superhero.

[@AhmadAtta26]

Your videos are so informative, please make videos for the rest of the types

[@avajoysmith7434]

You never miss!!!

[@SupremeCourt127]

Sheeez I love your channel.

[@AntonisExplores]

great videos. loved rango one

[@lauraklemm2206]

What a fun video! Thanks!

[@jngk24]

I love your videos!!!

[@trebie5924]

His Josh, love ya content. Today is my birthday and I would love to get an update on how close we are to the next enneagram video.

[@josiahtaylor7967]

This is late but happy birthday stranger

[@trebie5924]

@@josiahtaylor7967 thank you!

[@josiahtaylor7967]

@@trebie5924 nppp

[@kenobean]

I can't wait for the type 4 video

[@ElMenaXY]

came here looking for the next video, but is not there yet! Come back josh!!

[@user-nz9wk7wy5p]

I don't mean any disrespect, but man does it suck to have to wait so long for the next in this series. I really want to see my type and the numbers that my type is connected to! But at this rate it's gonna take years to get to type 8!

[@coconutcat1280]

Perfect timing, I just finished binging all 3 Iron Mans

[@husko6224]

Hey josh make more videos they are awesome

[@mickeymouse7726]

Iron Man is my favorite character and this was a really great video I liked it alot man

[@jgg0207]

Can you re-upload your silence video essay?? It was fantastic!!

[@AlsoTai]

i wish i could like twice amazing video ❤

[@emmabaker8358]

Hey, I don't know if you're still making these, but I check in every once in a while just to see. If you ever do come back, know you have a captive audience.

[@cidunate]

I do love your vids like these, if i can make a suggestion, maybe more small vids like these if you have time or interest in them. like characters u like in movies and break them down. one i also see gets mistaken for a type 3 is thor on personality database. and i'm curious is to your thoughts on that.

[@Matheus-ho2qb]

C'mon man... has been 8 months, whe need some more!!!

[@Matheus-ho2qb]

😢

[@bruisesofburntbattles688]

Eagerly waiting for Type 4

[@KafkaShoppe]

You should watch Only Lovers Left Alive! (I think) it is a really cool depiction of a four and a seven.

[@twadd]

This is fire

[@tedarcher9120]

Type 5 pls next!

[@nianexus135]

Thank you I was honestly reading the enneagram book and at first thought I was a seven but I’m actually a 3 and from looking online I see it’s a big misconception between the two this video would help anyone understand the difference

[@YouveGotaType]

If you want to keep learning, I've got videos on all the types you've mentioned here: Type 7: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mp-ZYYacrc6Hd5o Type 3: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6ikeYOIa9yWo9E

[@nianexus135]

@@YouveGotaType awesome thank you for the recommendation!!

[@AE0N777]

The fact that Robert Downey jr is a 7 irl too just makes this even better

[@edmcsteve2156]

Honestly I bloody love 7s

[@SivaKumar-ey7in]

Type 4 plzzz.Waiting for nearly 2 years.

[@MeditateWithHiroki]

@JoshKeefeVideos Could you use Loki for the type four video? Especially with his healing arc in the Loki season 2 finale?

[@christyyankey1598]

Finally!

[@Therohan8900]

Where is Type 4 man? I am hooked on to your videos like coke, and I need more. I need type 4

[@aw9440]

Im losing hope that that there will be another video 😩 we miss you!

[@Straend3r]

So long to wait until type 9... Great vid tho!

[@shankariab1687]

Woww!!!! I just discovered enneagram today and binge watched videos to understand it! I fell in love with your way of explaining the types with movie characters.. with your soothing voice and music selection.. learning with fun combined.. loving it! And I'm waiting for type 4, because I think I'm a type 4... Love your work!! Thanks very much for your efforts ♥️♥️♥️

[@YouveGotaType]

If you want to keep learning, I've got videos on Type 4 here: Type 4: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGmrY2WFgcmKrbM

[@blehbleh8552]

I can't wait for you to get to type 9, though I think that might be because, from what little you've said about them so far, I think that might be my type. I should probably read up on it all so I can know

[@leroux-p]

Lets all like and share so Josh can get more money and make the rest of the types so my ocd can rest😂

[@plootyluvsturtle9843]

unrelated but, did you have to take your video about Silence down? it was one of the best videos on youtube i’ve ever seen

[@The_Grox]

I havent finish the video.. but i would guess that tony is 7w8 since thats the opposite of Steve Roger's 1w2 Usually people with the opposite enneagram tend to clash and thats what happened in Civil War and in The mid point of Avengers

[@ryenwthomas]

Study his tritype and you’ll allow for both 3 and 7. My question is what’s his Gut type? I can see a case for 8 or 1. 378 would make him the classic Mover and Shaker tritype

[@foreverhobbes]

Hope everything is ok! Looking forward to type 4.

[@JamesTaylor117]

Agreed with you and loved the video all the way up until you got to Cap at the end. I think going to live a life with Peggy was completely contradictory to his personality. He had accepted that she was in his past and that he still had lots of responsibility not only to protect Earth but Bucky, who, although was freed from his super soldier conditioning by the Wakandans, certainly still had a lot of trauma to deal with. Cap never gave up on Bucky before and I don't believe he would have then. Other than that though, bravo

[@tutusketches]

Honestly his ‘acceptance’ was so clearly at a superficial level once she died in the present. cap never gave up on bucky, but was the one who saved him and his honour/title - bucky then finally had the chance to start to overcome his trauma in a healthy environment, and cap finally had the chance to do something for himself once given the opportunity! though perhaps now expected plot wise, it does make sense for his character uwu

[@JamesTaylor117]

@@tutusketches I dunno, I know we all wanted Cap to get that dance on some level, but I just don't think he would've ever made that decision himself. Too selfless. What a cutie

[@jordanehlinger1171]

@joshkeefevideos what happened to your video on silence? One of my favorite movie breakdown videos and I went to rewatch it but now I can’t find it. Did you have to take it down for some reason?

[@user-wb6qz4vv6p]

as a type 4 I was prepared to get exposed, but since Tony Stark is my favorite superhero I’ll settle

[@flintspears5342]

is the dude okay he seems just gone

[@kuyashift6573]

Type 8. A type seven would prioritize fun experiences over perfecting inventions

[@skribbleskills]

Glad this was a semi-7 breakdown. Otherwise I’m not sure I’ll still be alive for the actual 7 video. Old age is coming for me 👴🏾

[@bruisesofburntbattles688]

When is type 4 coming out?

[@wuxian1]

fire

[@mtg6792]

"You're not the only one burdened with knowledge" When knowing the fate of the world, Tony feels his responsibility is to confront it and stop it. Head-on. When he fails to find a solution, he tries again. Because the worst thing would be to know what's coming and do nothing. The only time that makes sense is when you personally are dying and can't deal with it. When he's trapped in a cave, he finds the way out by calming down and facing the problem head on. He is an 8 in growth. It seems like Tony drifts to 7 in stress or when trying to be social (i.e. spiraling into hedonism when dying, and giving Pepper the company when dying). He strives toward perfection because he wasn't good enough for his dad, engages in self deception, and punishes himself, then escapes through sensuality. His blissful unawareness seems like a portion of narcissism. Tony meets the criteria for NPD early on, and is forced to grow past himself throughout the series. Once he grows past himself, he still becomes sensual and fun in circumstances, but is confrontational to pursue higher goals in growth. I think he was in stress for the majority of film one, and introduced as a 7; however, a child prodigy who graduated super early and was likely socially restricted as a result? Someone who never learned the right way to engage socially but discovered he could use people's fascination with him to accomplish short term goals? I think Tony is a 5 who spends a great deal of time socializing through the lens of a 7 or 8, because otherwise he's really not socializing. When dealing with a discussion, he doesn't try to escape- he pushes for truth through confrontation. Realistically, Marvel did not consult the Enneagram when designing the characters, so none of them will really map on over time and there are going to be inconsistencies... But I would say he is a 5 trying to earn his father's approval (which is why he still looks like a 3 at times).