Mickey Rooney
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Summary
Mickey Rooney was born in Brooklyn[1]. He died in Studio City[2]. He worked as an actor[3], film producer[4], singer[5], military personnel[6], and film director[7]. He ranks in the top 0.22% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45,772 views/month, #2,193 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Hollywood Forever Cemetery[9]
- Father: Joe Yule[10]
- Mother: Nellie W. Carter[11]
- Spouse: Ava Gardner[12], Betty Jane Rase[13], Martha Vickers[14], Elaine Devry[15], Carolyn Mitchell[16], Marge Lane[17], Carolyn Hockett[18], Jan Rooney[19]
- Child: Michael Rooney[20], Tim Rooney[21], Mickey Rooney Jr.[22], Kyle Rooney[23], Kimmy Rooney[24], Kerry Rooney[25], Jimmy Rooney[26], Jonelle Rooney[27], Teddy Rooney[28]
- Country of citizenship: United States[29]
- Native language: English[30]
- Occupation: radio personality[31], television producer[32], film actor[33], television actor[34], stage actor[35], dub actor[36], voice actor[37], screenwriter[38], director[39], novelist[40], estrada artist[41], vaudeville performer[42], writer[43], producer[44]
- Field of work: acting[45], film[46], film production[47], comic[48]
- Educated at: Fairfax High School[49], Hollywood High School[50], Hollywood Professional School[51], Morningside High School[52]
- Award received: Academy Juvenile Award[53], Academy Honorary Award[54], Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film[55], Emmy Award[56], Bronze Star Medal[57], Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Television Series[58], Theatre World Special Award[59], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[60], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie[61]
- Sex or gender: male[62]
- Member of political party: Republican Party[63]
- Named after: Mickey McGuire[64]
- Commons category: Mickey Rooney[65]
Why It Matters
Mickey Rooney has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]
He has been cited as an influence by Rip Taylor[68], an actor[69], 1931–2019[70], of United States[71], awarded the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[72].
FAQs
Where was Mickey Rooney born?
Mickey Rooney was born in Brooklyn[1].
Where did Mickey Rooney die?
Mickey Rooney passed away in Studio City[2].
Who were Mickey Rooney's parents?
Mickey Rooney's father was Joe Yule[10]. Mickey Rooney's mother was Nellie W. Carter[11].
Who was Mickey Rooney married to?
Mickey Rooney's spouses include Ava Gardner[12], Betty Jane Rase[13], Martha Vickers[14], and Elaine Devry[15].
What did Mickey Rooney do for work?
Mickey Rooney worked as an actor[3], film producer[4], singer[5], military personnel[6], and film director[7].
Where did Mickey Rooney go to school?
Mickey Rooney was educated at Fairfax High School[49], Hollywood High School[50], Hollywood Professional School[51], and Morningside High School[52].
What awards did Mickey Rooney receive?
Honors received include Academy Juvenile Award[53], Academy Honorary Award[54], Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film[55], and Emmy Award[56].
Who did Mickey Rooney influence?
Mickey Rooney has been cited as an influence by Rip Taylor[68].