Mickey Rourke
- Birthplace: Schenectady, New York, USA
- Birthday: September 16, 1956
Though he emerged onto the film landscape loaded with talent and promise, actor and former amateur boxer Mickey Rourke squandered what could have been a long, prominent career, thanks to hubris and his combative nature. Rourke first made his presence known with a scene-stealing turn as an arsonist in the erotic noir, “Body Heat” (1981), before spending the next few years playing roles that would be looked back upon as the beginnings of his greatness. His performances in “Diner” (1982) and “Rumble Fish” (1983) were clear signs to som…more
