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Mickey Rourke - Biography, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Filmography
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In the fall of 1952 in the state of New York (USA) in the family of Anna and bodybuilder Philippe Andre Rourke, the first-born appeared - Mickey Rourke (Philip Andre Rourke Jr.) - the future film actor and boxer. Later, this family was replenished with two more children (son Joseph and daughter Patricia). Rourke got his nickname from his father, who was a baseball fan and was a fan of Mickey Mantle. When Mickey was six years old, his parents divorced due to a series of constant misunderstandings. After that, Anna and her children moved to live in one of the poorest areas of Florida. Rourke later had a stepfather, a former police officer who had five of his children. The teenager did not find a common language with him.
To relieve negative emotions Mickey was advised to take up boxing. He obeyed the advice and began to visit the boxing gym. Having achieved significant success, he retired from the sport due to his injuries. In the early 90s, Rourke will return to boxing, have successful fights, but again leave the ring due to significant injuries. Even in his school years, he was attracted by acting lessons, and he participated in performances.
Young Mickey, after graduation, did not have a permanent job and earned an occasional low-paying job. For some time he was distributing drugs, but after getting into a very dangerous situation for his life he left it.
Having made the decision to start an acting career, Rourke, with the money borrowed from his sister, goes to conquer Hollywood. He was lucky to get into Lee Strasberg's Acting Studio the first time. Mickey Rourke's filmography already has more than 140 films. The young actor began his career with small roles in 1976. His role in the film 9 1/2 Weeks (1986) lifted him to the peak of popularity. This erotic melodrama became a cult one, and Mickey, with his mysterious smile, became a sex symbol for years.
The actor is not going to end his career, and his fans will be able to see new films with Mickey Rourke in 2015 and 2016.
The former boxer has been married twice and both ended in divorce: actress Debra Foyer (1982-1989), actress and model Carrie Otis (1992-1998). The actor has no children.
Mickey Rourke has brown eyes, naturally blond hair, fair skin and medium lips. The shape of the face is oval, the forehead is high, the hair is curly, soft. Mickey Rourke does not change his hair color, preferring natural. The actor has a medium straight nose and an oval chin. Mickey Rourke sometimes wears glasses, sometimes drops his mustache and beard. The actor is 180 cm tall and has tattoos.
