Mickey Rourke Age, Wiki and Bio

Mickey Rourke

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Screenwriter, Former Boxer
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth16/09/1952
Age72 years
BirthplaceSchenectady, New York, U.S.

Bio/Wiki

Other Name(s)
  • Eddie Cook
  • Phil Rourke
  • Mickey
  • The Human Ashtray
Full NamePhilip Andre "Mickey" Rourke Jr.
Zodiac SignVirgo
ReligionChristianity (Catholic)
AncestryIrish-French
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Political InclinationDemocratic Party

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 11" (180 cm)
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBrown

Educational Qualification(s)

School(s)
  • Horace Mann Junior High School, Baytown, Texas
  • Miami Beach Senior High School, Miami Beach, Florida (completed in 1971)
College/UniversityUniversity of Miami, Florida

Personal Life

HometownNew York, U.S.
Marital StatusDivorced
Tattoo(s)
  • On his chest
  • On his wrists and hands
  • On his legs
Controversies
  • Title: Arrested for Domestic Violence Description: In 1994, he was charged for beating his wife and was arrested, later released on bail. The charges were dropped.
  • Title: Arrested For Drunk and Driving Description: In November 2007, he was arrested for driving a scooter after being drunk, later denied being drunk.

Relationships & More

Affairs/Girlfriends
  • Terry Farrell (actress)
  • Sasha Volkova (model)
  • Debra Feuer (actress)
  • Carré Otis (model, actress)
  • Elena Kuletskaya (2009)
  • Anastassija Makarenko (2009–2015) (model)
Marriage Dates
First Marriage31/01/1981
Second Marriage26/06/1992

Family

FatherPhilip Andre Rourke (carpenter, bodybuilder)
MotherAnnette (née Cameron)
StepfatherEugene Addis (Miami Beach police officer)
Siblings
Half-BrotherJoey Rourke (actor)
SisterPatricia 'Patti' Rourke
NoteHe has five half-brothers.
Spouse
First WifeDebra Feuer (divorced in 1989)
Second WifeCarré Otis (divorced in 1998)
ChildrenNone

Career

Debut
Film1941 (1979) as Private Reese
TV MovieCity in Fear (1980) as Tony Pate
Awards
  • 1983: Boston Society of Film Critics Award- Best Supporting Actor for Diner
  • 1983: National Society of Film Critics Award- Best Supporting Actor for Diner
  • 2006: Saturn Award- Best Supporting Actor for Sin City
  • 2006: Chicago Film Critics Association Award- Best Supporting Actor for Sin City
  • 2006: Irish Film and Television Award- Best International Actor for Sin City
  • 2006: Online Film Critics Society Award- Best Supporting Actor for Sin City
  • 2006: Total Film Magazine Award- Man of the Year
  • 2008: Moviefone Award- Sexiest Movie Couple for 9½ Weeks
  • 2008: Golden Orange Award (Honorary Award)
  • 2008: Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Award- Best Actor
  • 2008: San Francisco Film Critics Award- Best Actor for The Wrestler
  • 2008: San Diego Film Critics Society Award- Best Actor for The Wrestler
  • 2008: Toronto Film Critics Association Award- Best Actor for The Wrestler
  • 2008: Chicago Film Critics Association Award- Best Actor for The Wrestler
  • 2008: Florida Film Critics Circle Award- Best Actor for The Wrestler
  • 2008: Detroit Film Critics Society Award- Best Actor for The Wrestler
  • 2009: Golden Globe Award- Best Actor Drama for The Wrestler
  • 2009: Independent Spirit Award- Best Male Lead for The Wrestler
  • 2009: BAFTA Award- Best Actor for The Wrestler
  • 2009: Santa Barbara International Film Festival Riviera Award for The Wrestler

Favourites

FoodPizza
Films
  • Gilda (1946)
  • On the Waterfront (1954)
  • Lonely Are the Brave (1962)
  • The Deer Hunter (1978)
TV ShowThe Rifleman (1958)

Style Quotient

Car Collection
  • 1963 Mini Cooper
  • Bentley Mulsanne
  • Dodge Charger
  • Lamborghini Aventador
  • Jeep Wrangler Sport
  • Rolls-Royce Wraith
Bike Collection
  • Harley Davidson 1989 FXR Custom (sold)
  • Triumph
  • Harley-Davidson Fat Boy (customised)
  • Ducati
Net Worth (approx.)£3.8 million

Some Lesser Known Facts

Mickey Rourke grew up in New York, U.S.
After his parents' divorce, he suffered physical abuse from his stepfather.
He first won a boxing match at the age of 12 as a flyweight.
He trained under world boxing champion Nino Benvenuti.
During an amateur boxing career, he won 27 matches.
He was selected to the Actors Studio in his first attempt.
Mickey participated in various international boxing matches post his acting career.
He supported various political candidates over the years.
Mickey is known for his love for dogs and animal welfare.
He has appeared in music videos and promotional commercials.