Mickey Rooney

Acting

Born September 23, 1920 · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Died April 6, 2014

Also known as Joseph Yule Jr. · Joe Yule Jr. · Mickey Yule

Biography

Mickey Rooney 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. He was the top box-office attraction from 1939 to 1941, and one of the best-paid actors of that era. At the height of a career ultimately marked by declines and comebacks, Rooney performed the role of Andy Hardy in a series of 16 films in the 1930s and 1940s that epitomized the mainstream United States self-image.

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Awards & recognition

star on Hollywood Walk of Fame · 2004
Academy Honorary Award · 1983
Emmy Award · 1982
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie · 1982
Golden Globe Award — Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film · 1981

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Theatre World Special Award · 1980
Golden Globe — Best Actor in a Television Series · 1963
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame · 1960
Academy Juvenile Award · 1939
Academy Juvenile Award · 1938
Bronze Star Medal
Gemini Award — Best Performance by an Actor in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role · 1992 · nominated
Laurence Olivier Award — Best Actor in a Musical · 1988 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie · 1984 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie · 1982 · nominated
Academy Award — Best Supporting Actor · 1980 · nominated
Drama Desk Award — Outstanding Actor in a Musical · 1980 · nominated
Tony Award — Best Actor in a Musical · 1980 · nominated
Golden Globe — Best Actor in a Television Series · 1963 · nominated
Academy Award — Best Supporting Actor · 1957 · nominated
Academy Award — Best Actor · 1944 · nominated
Academy Award — Best Actor · 1940 · nominated