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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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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.
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 WoodsLesterApr 23, 2024 · Mickey Rooney, American film, stage, and musical star noted for his energy, charisma, and versatility. A popular child star best known for his role as the wholesome, wisecracking title character in the Andy Hardy series of films, the short-statured performer established himself as a solid character actor as an adult.