Mickey Rooney

American actor (1920–2014)
Person human Q104081
Mickey Rooney
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Mickey Rooney

Summary

Mickey Rooney is a human[1]. Born in Brooklyn[2], he… he passed away in Studio City[3]. He worked as an actor[4], film producer[5], singer[6], comedian[7], and military personnel[8]. He ranks in the top 0.22% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,594 views/month, #2,193 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Mickey Rooney was born in Brooklyn[2].
  • Mickey Rooney died in Studio City[3].
  • Mickey Rooney is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery[10].
  • Mickey Rooney's father was Joe Yule[11].
  • Mickey Rooney's mother was Nellie W. Carter[12].
  • Among Mickey Rooney's spouses was Ava Gardner[13].
  • Among Mickey Rooney's spouses was Betty Jane Rase[14].
  • Among Mickey Rooney's spouses was Martha Vickers[15].
  • Mickey Rooney was married to Elaine Devry[16].
  • Mickey Rooney was married to Carolyn Mitchell[17].
  • Mickey Rooney was married to Marge Lane[18].
  • A child of Mickey Rooney was Michael Rooney[19].
  • A child of Mickey Rooney was Tim Rooney[20].
  • A child of Mickey Rooney was Mickey Rooney Jr.[21].
  • A child of Mickey Rooney was Kyle Rooney[22].
  • A child of Mickey Rooney was Kimmy Rooney[23].
  • A child of Mickey Rooney was Kerry Rooney[24].
  • Mickey Rooney held citizenship in United States[25].
  • English was Mickey Rooney's native language[26].
  • Mickey Rooney worked as an actor[4].
  • Mickey Rooney's professions included film producer[5].
  • Mickey Rooney's professions included singer[6].
  • Mickey Rooney's professions included comedian[7].
  • Mickey Rooney worked as a military personnel[8].
  • Mickey Rooney worked as a film director[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Brooklyn[2], Mickey Rooney… his father was Joe Yule[11]. His mother was Nellie W. Carter[12]. English was his native language[26].

Education

Educated at Fairfax High School[28], a high school[29], in United States[30], founded in 1924[31]; Hollywood High School[32], a high school[33], in United States[34], founded in 1903[35]; Hollywood Professional School[36], a school[37], in United States[38]; and Morningside High School[39], a high school[40], in United States[41], founded in 1951[42].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[4], film producer[5], singer[6], comedian[7], military personnel[8], and film director[27]. Fields of work include acting[43], a type of arts[44]; film[45]; film production[46], an economic activity[47]; and comic[48].

Recognition

Awards received include Academy Juvenile Award[49], Academy Honorary Award[50], Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film[51], Emmy Award[52], Bronze Star Medal[53], and Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Television Series[54].

Personal Life

Spouses include Ava Gardner[13], an actor[55], 1922–1990[56], of United States[57], awarded the Silver Shell for Best Actress[58]; Betty Jane Rase[14], a singer[59], 1927–2002[60], of United States[61]; Martha Vickers[15], an actor[62], 1925–1971[63], of United States[64]; Elaine Devry[16], an actor[65], 1930–2023[66], of United States[67]; Carolyn Mitchell[17], an actor[68], 1937–1966[69], of United States[70]; and Marge Lane[18]. Children include Michael Rooney[19], a choreographer[71], b. 1962[72], of United States[73], awarded the American Choreography Awards[74]; Tim Rooney[20], an actor[75], 1947–2006[76], of United States[77]; Mickey Rooney Jr.[21], an actor[78], 1945–2022[79], of United States[80]; Kyle Rooney[22]; Kimmy Rooney[23]; and Kerry Rooney[24]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[81].

Death and Burial

Mickey Rooney died in Studio City[3]. He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Mickey Rooney ranks in the top 0.22% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,594 views/month, #2,193 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[82] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[83]

He has been cited as an influence by Rip Taylor[84], an actor[85], 1931–2019[86], of United States[87], awarded the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[88].

FAQs

Where was Mickey Rooney born?

Mickey Rooney was born in Brooklyn[2].

Where did Mickey Rooney die?

Mickey Rooney passed away in Studio City[3].

Who were Mickey Rooney's parents?

Mickey Rooney's father was Joe Yule[11]. Mickey Rooney's mother was Nellie W. Carter[12].

Who was Mickey Rooney married to?

Mickey Rooney's spouses include Ava Gardner[13], Betty Jane Rase[14], Martha Vickers[15], and Elaine Devry[16].

What did Mickey Rooney do for work?

Mickey Rooney worked as actor[4], film producer[5], singer[6], comedian[7], and military personnel[8].

Where did Mickey Rooney go to school?

Mickey Rooney was educated at Fairfax High School[28], Hollywood High School[32], Hollywood Professional School[36], and Morningside High School[39].

What awards did Mickey Rooney receive?

Honors received include Academy Juvenile Award[49], Academy Honorary Award[50], Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film[51], and Emmy Award[52].

Who did Mickey Rooney influence?

Mickey Rooney has been cited as an influence by Rip Taylor[84].

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