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Mickey Rourke: Biography

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Birth Name: Philip Andre Rourke Jr.
Birth Place: Schenectady, NY
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 09/16/1952, Virgo
Profession: Actor

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Mickey Rourke Fast Facts:

After his parents divorced in 1959, moved with his mother to Miami Beach, where he took up boxing.
Attended the Actors Studio in New York and was a student of the acclaimed acting teacher Lee Strasberg.
While waiting for his big break, held various positions to pay the bills, including pretzel vendor and Good Humor Man.
First film role was as Pvt. Reese in Steven Spielberg's 1941.
After a falling out in Hollywood because of a reputation for being difficult to work with, became a professional boxer from 1991 to '95.
Once co-owned a small street-side stand with his hairdresser called Mickey & Joey's that sold magazines, ice cream and soda-fountain drinks in Beverly Hills.

Mickey Rourke Relationships:
Eugene Addis - Stepfather
Patty Rourke - Sister
Debra Feuer - Ex-wife
Ann Rourke - Mother
Philip A. Rourke - Father
Carre Otis - Ex-wife
Anastassija Makarenko - Significant Other
Joey Rourke - Brother
Mickey Rourke Awards:
2008 BAFTA Awards: Best Leading Actor - Winner
2008 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role - Nominee
2009 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama - Winner
2008 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role - Nominee

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