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Mickey Rooney (born Joseph Yule Jr.; other pseudonym Mickey Maguire; September 23, 1920 – April 6, 2014) was an American actor. In a career spanning nearly nine decades, he appeared in more than 300 films and was among the last surviving stars of the silent-film era. [2]
Mickey Rooney. Actor: It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World. Mickey Rooney was born Joe Yule Jr. on September 23, 1920 in Brooklyn, New York. He first took the stage as a toddler in his parents vaudeville act at 17 months old. He made his first film appearance in 1926. The following year, he played the lead character in the first Mickey McGuire short film.
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- Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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- North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Mickey Rooney (1920–2014) was an American actor of stage, film, television, Broadway, radio, and vaudeville. Beginning as a child actor, his career extended over 88 years, making him one of the most enduring performers in show business history.
YearTitleRole2017Dr. Jekyll and Mr. HydeMr. Louis2014Gus2012Driving Me CrazyMr. Cohen2012The WoodsLesterLearn about the life and career of Mickey Rooney, one of Hollywood's most versatile and enduring stars. From his childhood in vaudeville and Andy Hardy films to his later roles and awards, discover his achievements and challenges.
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Apr 7, 2014 · Mickey Rooney, the exuberant entertainer who led a roller-coaster life — the world’s top box-office star at 19 as the irrepressible Andy Hardy, a bankrupt has-been in his 40s, a comeback kid on...
- Aljean Harmetz
Jun 13, 2024 · Mickey Rooney (born September 23, 1920, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.—died April 6, 2014, North Hollywood, California) was an American motion-picture, stage, and musical star noted for his energy, charisma, and versatility.
Apr 7, 2014 · Mickey Rooney, the child actor who became the world's top box office star, has died aged 93. Born in Brooklyn, he began his career aged 18 months in his parents'...
