Mickey Rourke is a famous American former boxer and actor. He is well-known for his roles in films like, “The Wrestler, 9 ½ Weeks, Iron Man 2 and Sin City”.
Mickey Rourke Bio
Born as Philip Andre Rourke Junior, Mickey Rourke is a well known American actor and former professional boxer. He is often playing the lead role in drama, action and thriller films.
He had his debut film in the late 1970’s with the film, “Body Heat(1981) and Diner(1982)”. He then began gaining fame for his roles in “Rumble Fish(1983), 1 ½ Weeks(1986) and Angel Heart (1987)”. He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in the 2008 film, “The Wrestler”.
Films he has been featured on includes, “Barfly(1987), Johnny Handsome(1989), Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man (1991), Once Upon a Time in Mexico(2003), Sin City (2005), Iron Man 2(2010), Immortals(2011), Sin City: A Dame to Kill For(2014)”, among many others.
Aside from acting, Mickey was a professional boxer. He retired after eight fights with a record of 6-2.
Mickey Rourke’s Wiki
| Name | Philip Andre Rourke Junior |
| Date of Birth | 16th of September, 1952 (71 years old) |
| Place of Birth | Schenectady, New York |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Height | 1.80 metres |
| Spouse(S) | Debra Feuer(1981-1989), Carrè Otis(1992-1998) |
| Siblings | Joey Rourke and Patrica Rourke |
| Children | None |
| Networth | $15 million |
| Nationality | American |
Mickey Rourke’s Height
The famous actor cum boxer stands at a height of five feet, eleven inches which is approximately 1.80 metres.
Mickey Rourke’s Age
Mickey was born in Schenectady, New York on the 16th of September, 1952 under the zodiac sign, Virgo. As of 2023, he is 71 years old.
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Where is Mickey Rourke from?
He was initially born in Schenectady, New York but was brought up in Miami, Florida.
What does Mickey Rourke do for a living?
Mickey is an actor and former professional boxer. He has starred in over fifty films, including “Body Heat(1981), Diner(1982), Rumble Fish(1983), 9 ½ Weeks(1986), Angel Heart(1987), Sin City (2005) and The Wrestler(2008)”.
Rourke retired from boxing in 1994, but he has continued to act since then. He is presently working on upcoming films, such as “The Palace(2023) and Hunt Club(2023)”
Is Mickey Rourke married?
Mickey is presently not married. He has been married twice. First to Debra Feuer in 1981 which ended in divorce in 1989 and later to Carrè Otis in 1992. They divorced in 1998.
Does Mickey Rourke have children?
The prominent “Sin City” actor does not have any children.
Mickey Rourke’s Siblings
Mickey has an older brother named Joey Rourke, who died of lung cancer in 2004 at the age of 50. He also has a younger sister known as Patricia “Patty” Rourke.
What happened to Mickey Rourke’s face?
Rourke’s face has changed over the years due to a combination of boxing injuries and botched plastic surgery. Rourke started boxing professionally in the early 1990s and he suffered several facial injuries in the ring. He also had many plastic surgery procedures to repair the damages but the results were not always successful.
Mickey Rourke’s Net Worth
The “Rumble Fish(1983)” actor has a net worth of approximately $15 million. He accumulated this sum of money from his career as an actor and a boxer.