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He won a Golden Globe Award in 1982 and an Emmy Award in the same year for the title role in a television movie Bill and was awarded the Academy Honorary Award in 1982. Rooney first performed in vaudeville as a child actor, and made his film debut at the age of six.
The Human Comedy. 1940 Nominee Oscar. Best Actor in a Leading Role. Babes in Arms. 1983 Winner Honorary Award. In recognition of his 50 years of versatility in a variety of memorable film performances. 1 more.
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In 1981, Rooney won an Emmy Award for his portrayal of a mentally challenged man in Bill (1981). The critical acclaim continued to flow for the veteran performer, with Rooney receiving an honorary Academy Award "in recognition of his 60 years of versatility in a variety of memorable film performances".
- September 23, 1920
- April 6, 2014
Jun 13, 2024 · He received an honorary Academy Award for lifetime achievement in 1983. Rooney made his Broadway debut in 1979 in the successful Sugar Babies, a nostalgic tribute to burlesque, and continued to perform in popular musical theater productions, appearing in the title role of The Wizard of Oz in 1998.
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In 1981, Rooney won an Emmy Award for his portrayal of a mentally challenged man in Bill (1981). The critical acclaim continued to flow for the veteran performer, with Rooney receiving an honorary Academy Award "in recognition of his 60 years of versatility in a variety of memorable film performances".
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Mar 6, 2014 · Mickey Rooney received an Oscar for career achievement, his second honorary win, in 1982. Later that year he won an Emmy for playing the title character, a retarded man, in Bill and two years later received another Emmy nod for the sequel, Bill on His Own.
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Apr 6, 2014 · Mickey Rooney was an entertainment industry legend who achieved international stardom as a seemingly indefatigable performer on stage, in the movies and on television. Along the way he earned two special Oscars and a Primetime Emmy, in addition to numerous other professional accolades.
