Mickey Rooney

His son Teddy Rooney appeared with him in Andy Hardy Comes Home , portraying--who else?--Andy Hardy Jr.

Son of Scottish-born vaudevillian/actor Joe Yule and Missouri-born Nell Carter. They divorced in 1923, when Mickey was three years old.

Was considered for the role of Archie Bunker on "All in the Family" .

Father of Tim Rooney and Mickey Rooney Jr. , from his marriage to Betty Jane Rase (B.J. Baker ).

Father of Jonelle Rooney (born January 11, 1970) from his marriage to Carolyn Hockett. He also adopted Carolyns son from a previous marriage, Jimmy Rooney (born 1966).

Liza Minnelli wanted Rooney to do the eulogy at the funeral for her mother, Judy Garland in June of 1969, but decided against it because she felt that Rooney might not be able to get through it, given his and Garlands long and close friendship.

Was co-owner for many years of the Mickey Rooney Tabas Hotel in Downingtown, PA.

Originally came to Hollywood to audition for "Our Gang" (aka "The Little Rascals" ), unfortunately Mickeys mother declined over a dispute over salary.

Stepfather of Christopher Aber and Mark Rooney.

According to one story, Mickey Mouse was named for Rooney. Walt Disney saw a young Rooney while he was working on the first drawings of what was to become Mickey Mouse. He asked the child actor what he thought of the drawings and also asked what his name was. This later proved to be false.

Was nominated for Broadways 1980 Tony Award as Best Actor for "Sugar Babies."

His third child, Teddy Rooney , was born weighing 7 lb. 3 oz. in April 1950, to Martha Vickers.

With a film career that lasted from 1926 to 2015, he has the longest career in cinema history, surpassing Lillian Gish , whose career lasted from 1912-87, or 75 years. Carla Laemmle s career lasted from 1925-2015. Rooneys 339 film credits span ten consecutive decades: 1920s-2010s. Laemmles 17 film credits include a break from 1939 to 2010 (except for a video short in 2001).

Underwent double heart bypass surgery in 2000.

Was #7 on the World Poker Tour Invitational, even though he had never played Texas Hold Em poker before.

Is portrayed by Moosie Drier in Rainbow and by Dwayne Adams in "Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows"

Father of Kelly Ann Rooney (born September 13, 1959), Kerry Yule Rooney (born December 30, 1960), Michael Rooney (born April 2, 1962) and Kimmy Sue Rooney (born September 13, 1963), from his marriage to Carolyn Mitchell.

At age 19 became the first teenager to be Oscar-nominated in a leading role for Babes in Arms .

Former roommate of Blake Edwards.

His first of eight marriages was to Ava Gardner but his marriage to Jan Rooney was longer than those of all his other seven wives combined.

Had 19 grandchildren, including Shannon Rooney and Dominique Rooney by his son Timothy Rooney , and several great-grandchildren among whom Kaitlyn Rooney and Hunter Rooney.

He was most proud of his film The Black Stallion .

Attended the 2006 Twilight Zone Convention at the Hilton Hasbrouck Heights, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, August 12-13, 2006.

As of 2007 he was the only surviving actor to appear in silent films and still continue to act in movies into the 21st century. His film debut was in the movie Not to Be Trusted (1926) , in 1926 when he was four years old.

Attended the state funeral of former President Ronald Reagan on (11 June 2004.

His father was a Scottish immigrant. His mother, who was from Missouri, had English ancestry.

In 1938 he was severely reprimanded by MGM studio head Louis B. Mayer for having a torrid affair with Norma Shearer. The affair was causing quite a commotion on the set of her film Marie Antoinette , where the two would hole up in her trailer. Mickey was 18 at the time. Shearer was 38 and her husband, MGM studio exec Irving Thalberg , had recently died. Mayer managed to keep the story from going public and it was not revealed until many years later, when Rooney gave the explicit details in his autobiography.

Has four Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame including a star for Motion Pictures at 1718 Vine St., a star for Television at 6541 Hollywood Blvd., a star for Radio at 6372 Hollywood Blvd. and shared with wife Jan Rooney a star for Live Theater at 6801 Hollywood Blvd.

During World War II he served 22 months in the U.S. Army, five of them with the Third Army of Gen. George S. Patton. He attained the rank of sergeant and won a Bronze Star, among other decorations.

With the death of James Stewart on July 2, 1997, Rooney was the last surviving entertainer of the 46 caricatured in Hollywood Steps Out .

His hobbies included listening to music, football, golfing, dancing, horse racing, painting, getting together with old friends and watching classic movies.

Moved with his mother to Hollywood in 1925, when he was five. This was one year after his parents separation.

Graduated from Hollywood High School in 1938. Other alumni were Jason Robards , Ann Miller , Nanette Fabray , Lana Turner , Alan Hale Jr. , Marge Champion , Alexis Smith and Joseph Wapner.

Went to the same high school as Jason Robards , Ann Miller , Nanette Fabray , Lana Turner , Alan Hale Jr. , Marge Champion , Alexis Smith and Joseph Wapner.

His future "The Adventures of Black Stallion" co-star, Richard Ian Cox , was a childhood movie hero of his.

Began his career as a contract player for MGM in 1934.

May have been the only actor in history to appear in at least one film in ten consecutive decades.

Ranked first in front of Barbara Stanwyck , Bette Davis , Jane Wyman , Eddie Albert and Ernest Borgnine , in the number of movies; he appeared in over 100 films.

In "The Guinness Book of World Records he holds the record for longest movie career--86 years (1925-2011).

Began performing at the age of 17 months, as part of his parents routine, wearing a specially tailored tuxedo.

Was an animal rights activist.

Overcame his drug addiction in the 1970s.

On his 85th birthday he and wife Jan Rooney both appeared in the variety show "Lets Put On A Show.".

Attended the funeral of Liza Minnelli s former stepfather, Sidney Luft , just days before he had his 85th birthday.

Tony Bennett and Regis Philbin were among the people to attend his 90th birthday party.

Broke his leg while filming A Midsummer Nights Dream (1935) and was doubled in many scenes by George P. Breakston.

Alongside Norman Lloyd , William Daniels , Ernest Borgnine , Angela Lansbury , Christopher Lee , Dick Van Dyke , Betty White , Edward Asner , Marla Gibbs , Adam West , William Shatner , Larry Hagman , June Lockhart , Florence Henderson , Shirley Jones and Alan Alda , Rooney was one of the few actors in Hollywood who lived into their 80s and/or 90s without ever either retiring from acting or having stopped getting work.

He reunited with friend and former co star Judy Garland , as her singing and dancing partner, on an episode of "The Judy Garland Show" . On that show, he displayed his music versatility by performing a drum solo.

Was a pallbearer at Errol Flynn s funeral along with Raoul Walsh , Guinn Big Boy Williams , Jack Oakie , Mike Romanoff , and Otto Reichow on October 19, 1959, at the Church of the Recessional at Forest Lawn, Glendale, CA.

He chose to permanently reside with stepson Mark Rooney and Marks wife Charlene Rooney. They moved to the Hollywood Hills in June of 2012 when he permanently and legally separated from his eighth wife.

Mickeys stunt double was Jesse Wayne for 27 years beginning in 1959.

Release of his book, "The Search for Sonny Skies: A Novel".

(September 2007) Together with his wife he toured the UK, appearing in selected theatres performing songs and telling stories about his career.

(January 2009) Appearing in the UK at the Bristol Hippodrome on stage as Baron Hardup in Cinderella - the pantomime since December 2008 up to January 11 2009.

On Nov. 26, 1999, he underwent surgery in Sydney, Australia, for a perforated colon.

On July 7, 2009, he attended Michael Jackson s memorial service at the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles with son, Mark Rooney , daughter-in-law, Charlene Rooney , and wife Jan Rooney.

Release of his autobiography, "Life is too Short".

(November 2010) Made personal appearances November 5 and 6 with wife Jan at American Visions Art Galleries -- in Folsom and Granite Bay, California.

(January 2013) http://www.tcmcruise.com/talent/view/id/615 Mickey Rooney continues to work and recently returned from the Turner Classics Cruise featuring Mickey and Debbie Reynolds. Mickey left his home in Westlake Village in June 2012 and has chosen to reside with his stepson/caregiver son Mark Rooney and Marks wife Charlene. The Westlake Village home was on the market since December 2012 and is currently in escrow.

Sold his modest Westlake home in May 2013.

Was a staunch conservative Republican for many years. In later life, however, he supported the man and not the party. He has been quoted as saying he was proud of President Barack Obama and his policies.

In November of 2013 he attended the memorial service for his longtime friend A.C. Lyles (aka "Mr. Paramount"). Also in attendance were Mickeys son Mark Rooney , Marks wife Charlene and Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Like Julie London , his parents were vaudeville performers.

On news of his passing, numerous television newscasters nationwide mixed up his name on-air with that of Andrew Rooney (aka Andy Rooney), humorist and writer for CBS, who died 2-1/2 years previously.

His acting career lasted for 89 years, with his first film being released in 1926 and his final one being set for distribution in 2015.

He played George M. Cohan three times, twice in TV specials and touring in the stage musical. "George M!".

Was a compulsive gambler on horse racing.

Surrogate grandson of Richard Ian Cox.

Passed away on April 6, 2014, just four months. before Robin Williams committed suicide. They both starred in the movie: Night at the Museum and its sequel Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb .

Was the spokesperson for Garden State Life Insurance Company.

His third son, Teddy Rooney , died on July 2, 2016, at age 66, just two years after the death of his father.

He was known to be a very "social butterfly".

Did not have a successful series until he turned 70.

Interred at Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles, CA.

When he passed away in 2014, at the age of 93, he had at least three future projects that he was going to perform in.

In the late 1950s and early 1960s he did a nightclub comedy act with comic Joey Forman.

When he died his eight surviving children said in a statement that they were barred from seeing Rooney during his final years.

Son of Nell Ruth (ne Carter) Pankey (July 12, 1897-March 3, 1966). She was born in Kansas City, Missouri and died in Los Angeles, California.

Maternal grandson of Palestine (1852-1906), born in the state of Missouri, and Sarah (ne Waite) Carter (1858-1899), born in the state of Alabama.

[asked if he would marry all of his eight wives again] Absolutely. I,loved every one of them.

They were sprinters; they went out of the gate, but then they stopped.

Love wears off too quickly.

I was a 14-year-old boy for 30 years.

Their major function is to cut themselves in for 10% of the gross--off,the top, of course--which is why they make movies that cost $50,million.

All the muddy waters of my life cleared up when I gave myself to Christ.

[in 2007] I think the family pictures are what people really want to,see--and musicals, of course.

There was, in fact, a standard studio recipe. Take one young actress,pluck her eyebrows, cap her teeth, shape her hairline, pad as required,and throw her into the ring with Andy Hardy. Then wait and see. If the,public responded, the starlet became a star.

When "Sugar Babies" opened, I was the most famous has-been in show,business.

[In his autobiography] Had I been brighter, had the ladies been gentler,had the scotch been weaker, had the gods been kinder, this could have,been a one-sentence story: Once upon a time, Mickey Rooney lived,happily ever after.

You always pass failure on the way to success.

You always pass failure on your way to success.

Everything is about looking for happiness and God. That was a sentiment shared by my dear friend Ronald Reagan.

I tried to make up for being 5 ft. 3 in. by affecting a strut and adopting the voice of a much bigger man. . . dating tall, beautiful women. . . But nothing I could do, after Ava had left me, would add a single inch to my height.

Judy Garland was a different type of entertainer. She was a dancer, a singer, and an incurable romantic.

To those seniors, and especially elderly veterans like myself, I want to tell you this: You are not alone, and you having nothing to be ashamed of. If elder abuse happened to me, it can happen to anyone. I want you to know that you deserve better. .