Mickey Rourke

American actor and former boxer (born 1952)
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Philip Andre "Mickey" Rourke Jr. is an American actor and former professional boxer who has appeared primarily as a leading man in drama, action, and thriller films.

Philip Andre Rourke Jr. was born on September 16, 1952, in Schenectady, New York, to Annette (née Cameron) and Philip Andre Rourke (1924–1982). He has Irish and French ancestry. He was raised Catholic and still practices his faith. His father left the family when Mickey was young. After his parents divorced, his mother married Eugene Addis, a Miami Beach police officer with five sons, and moved Rourke, younger brother Joey, and sister (Patricia) to South Florida. There, he graduated from Miami Beach Senior High School in 1971.

Date of Birth16th September 1952
Age72 Years
Zodiac SignVirgo
CountryUnited States of America
Current CitySchenectady
Birth PlaceSchenectady
NationalityUnited States of America
CitizenshipUnited States of America
LanguageEnglish
ReferenceIMDB
SpousesDebra Feuer
Carré Otis
Education
Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, Miami Beach Senior High School
Occupationfilm actor, boxer, screenwriter, character actor, television actor, film producer, model
Awards
  • Saturn Award
  • BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role
  • Golden Globe Awards