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Philip Andre “Mickey” Rourke Jr. (born September 16, 1952, Schenectady, New York, United States, 71 years old) is a popular American actor and former boxer.
He is a figure who started out in show business, then moved on to boxing, and then returned to show business again.
He had intended to pursue a career in show business when he came to New York from Florida in the 1970s to study acting under actress Sandra Seacat.
Mickey Rourke received critical acclaim for his performances in the biopic “Alcoholic” and the horror thriller “Angel Heart.”
American actor
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| Name: | Philip Andre “Mickey” Rooker Jr. |
| stage name: | Mickey Rourke, Eddie Cook |
| Date of Birth: | September 16, 1952 (71 years old) |
| place of birth: | Schenectady, New York, United States |
| Country of Citizenship: | American |
| parents: | Philip Andre Rourke Sr., Annette Addis |
| Children: | not applicable |
| high: | 1.8 m |
| Brothers and sisters: | Joey Locke, Patty Locke |
| Wife • Spouse: | Carey Otis (m. 1992-1998), Debra Fair (m. 1981-1989) |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Sasha Volkova (front), Terry Farrell (front), Anastassija Makarenko (2009–) |
| Profession: | Actor • Boxer |
| net worth: | $15 million |
early life
Philip Andre “Mickey” Rooker, Jr. was born on September 16, 1952, in Schenectady, New York, to Annette and Philip Andre Rooker I.
His mother married a police officer named Eugene Addis and moved to South Florida with her children after she separated from her ex-husband.
Mickey Rourke learned boxing at Fifth Street Boxing Gym in Miami Beach, Florida, and aspired to become a professional boxer.
He won his first boxing match as a young boy in the 51 kg flyweight class. In 1969, he fought former world welterweight champion Luis Rodriguez. Unfortunately, he suffered a head injury during the fight.
Personal life
Terry Farrell and Sasha Volkova are two celebrities that Mickey Rourke has dated. In 1981, he married actress Debra Feyer.
The couple divorced in 1989. He then married actress Carré Otis, but they later divorced.
In 1994, Mickey Rourke was arrested for spousal abuse, but the charges were dropped after the couple reconciled. However, the couple divorced in December 1998.
In May 1989, he donated a large sum of money to support IRA member Joe Doherty’s attempt to seek political asylum in the United States. In addition, he was wanted by British police in 1980 for his role in a gunfight that left a member of the British Special Air Service dead.
In June 2006, he announced his support for U.S. President George W. Bush and the Iraq War. In November 2007, he was detained in Miami Beach for drunk driving.
Mickey Rourke has been in a relationship with Russian model Anastassija Makarenko since 2009.
In 2015, he strongly denounced Donald Trump and endorsed Ben Carson for the Republican presidential nomination, calling him a “bully.”
educate
Mickey Rourke is an alumnus of Miami Beach High School. He graduated in 1971. While in high school, he was an avid sports fan and received self-defense training at the Miami Boys Club.
Acting career and filmography
After temporarily retiring from boxing, Mickey Rourke starred in a friend’s play, Death Watch, which sparked his interest in acting. So he borrowed $400 from his sister and moved to New York to study acting with Sandra Seacart, a teacher at the Actors Studio. His first audition was the studio’s “most exciting audition in 30 years,” and he was chosen.
Mickey Rourke began his acting career in television series and made his feature film debut in a small role in Steven Spielberg’s 1941. Later, in 1980, he appeared in the film Fade to Black.
He first came to attention for his rugged portrayal of an arsonist in the 1981 film Body Heat. He co-wrote the screenplay for the film Bullet and wrote the screenplays for the films Old Folks (1988) and The Last Ride (1994).
He also wrote screenplays for films such as Killer Moon, Confessions and Misery.
Unsatisfied with his small roles in movies, Mickey Rourke returned to boxing in 1991. He fought eight times, remaining undefeated, winning six of them (four by knockout).
He has competed in Spain, Japan, and Germany, among other places. Unfortunately, he suffered several minor and serious injuries during his boxing career. He also suffered from temporary memory loss. As a result, he stopped competing in 1994 and returned to acting.
In 2002, Mickey Rourke played a chef in Jonas Kalender’s Spun. In 2005, he became famous in Robert Rodriguez’s Sin City, in which he played the leading role and won many honors. He then played two small roles in Tony Scott’s Domino and Killing Blow.
Mickey Rourke once again shined in the 2008 film The Wrestler. He played the lead role in Darren Aronofsky’s film. The film won the Golden Lion for Best Film at the Venice Film Festival, and Mickey Rourke also won several awards for his performance.
Achievements and Awards
In 1983, Mickey Rourke won two Oscars for his outstanding performance in the film “Diner”.
He won four awards for his performance in the 2006 film Sin City, including the Irish Film and Television Award and the Online Film Critics Association Award.
He has received numerous honors and nominations for his outstanding performance in the movie “Dangal”.
In 2009, he received a Golden Globe nomination, a BAFTA award, and an Oscar nomination.
He won the MTV Movie Award for Best Villain for his outstanding performance in the movie Iron Man 2 and also won the Scream Award in the same award for the same role.
net worth
Mickey Rourke is a famous boxer and actor who has a net worth of $15 million.
Social media presence
- Instagram: Over 213,000 followers
- Facebook: Over 172,000 fans
