Mickey Rourke (born Philip Andre Rourke, Jr. in September 16, 1952) is an American actor and screenwriter who has appeared primarily as a leading man or important supporting character in action, drama, and thriller films. Trained as a boxer in his early years, Rourke began his acting career in 1979 and starred in several 80s films before he had a short stint as a professional boxer in the 90s, changing direction. He experienced a career renaissance upon the turn of the millennium and has perform...
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Mickey Rourke (born Philip Andre Rourke, Jr. in September 16, 1952) is an American actor and screenwriter who has appeared primarily as a leading man or important supporting character in action, drama, and thriller films. Trained as a boxer in his early years, Rourke began his acting career in 1979 and starred in several 80s films before he had a short stint as a professional boxer in the 90s, changing direction. He experienced a career renaissance upon the turn of the millennium and has performed in several well-received roles more recently, winning multiple-awards. For example, Rourke won a Saturn Award and an Online Film Critics Society award, both for 'Best Supporting Actor', in 2006 for being in 'Sin City'. He additionally won a Chicago Film Critics Association award as well as a Golden Globe for his work in the film 'The Wrestler', having many fans praise his recent acting. In his personal life, Rourke has been with girlfriend Anastassija Makarenko, a Russian-born model, since 2009, and he's also well-known for being a compassionate dog lover who has assisted with numerous charitable efforts to help animals.
