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Mickey Rooney (born Joseph Yule Jr.; other pseudonym Mickey Maguire; [1] 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.
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.
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.
Jul 23, 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.
The Worlds Greatest Entertainer! Get Started. Everything about Mickey in one place. Mickey would say at every show: 87 Years! Who would believe it. From the first tottering steps onto a burlesque stage, to the thrill of performing with the love of my life, Jan. What a ride! So, welcome to our show!
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.
Joseph Yule, Jr., better known by his stage name Mickey Rooney (also credited as Mickey Maguire), was an American film and stage actor, producer, singer, vaudevillian, and radio personality, whose film, television, and stage appearances spanned nearly his entire lifetime.
Remembering Hollywood legend Mickey Rooney. Actor Mickey Rooney, 93, has died. CNN's Nischelle Turner details his legendary career lasting nearly nine decades.
In 1961, The New York Times review of the film said that "Mickey Rooney's bucktoothed, myopic Japanese is broadly exotic." [3] Some reviewers of the day did note an issue over the characterization.James Powers' review in The Hollywood Reporter stated, "Mickey Rooney gives his customary all to the part of a Japanese photographer, but the role is a caricature and will be offensive to many."