Mickey Rourke

Born:September 16, 1952

Place of Birth:Schenectady, New York, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Mickey Rourke, born Philip Andre Rourke Jr. on September 16, 1952, is a multifaceted American actor with a unique career trajectory that includes a stint as a professional boxer. Rising to fame in the 1980s, Rourke initially took on supporting roles in films such as "Body Heat" and "Diner" before transitioning into leading roles in movies like "Rumble Fish," "The Pope of Greenwich Village," and "9½ Weeks."

His versatility as an actor was evident in his portrayal of diverse characters, from the enigmatic Motorcycle Boy to the intense Captain Stanley White. Rourke's career took a turn in 1991 when he temporarily left acting to pursue a career in boxing, showcasing his determination and fearlessness in pursuing his passions.

Returning to the world of acting in the late '90s, Rourke demonstrated his range by taking on supporting roles in various films, including "The Rainmaker," "Buffalo '66," and "Man on Fire." However, it was his role in the 2008 film "The Wrestler" that marked a significant comeback for Rourke, earning him critical acclaim and accolades such as the Golden Globe and BAFTA Awards.

Following his success in "The Wrestler," Rourke continued to captivate audiences with his performances in blockbuster hits like "Iron Man 2" and "The Expendables," showcasing his ability to excel in both mainstream and independent films. Despite his foray into big-budget productions, Rourke remained committed to exploring a variety of roles in independent and direct-to-video projects, demonstrating his dedication to the craft of acting.

Known for his intense and immersive performances, Rourke's on-screen presence is characterized by a raw and visceral energy that resonates with audiences. His ability to bring depth and complexity to his characters has solidified his reputation as a versatile and compelling actor in the industry.

Beyond his acting career, Rourke's personal journey and resilience have also been a source of inspiration for many. His willingness to take risks and reinvent himself both professionally and personally reflects a spirit of determination and authenticity that continues to define his legacy in Hollywood.

With a career spanning decades and a diverse body of work that reflects his passion for storytelling, Mickey Rourke remains a prominent figure in the film industry, revered for his talent, tenacity, and unwavering commitment to his craft.

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Filmography

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Iron Man 2

Ivan Vanko

2010

With the world now aware of his dual life as the armored superhero Iron Man, billionaire inventor Tony Stark faces pressure from the government, the press and the public to share his technology with the military. Unwilling to let go of his invention, Stark, with Pepper Potts and James 'Rhodey' Rhodes at his side, must forge new alliances – and confront powerful enemies.

The Expendables

Tool

2010

Barney Ross leads a band of highly skilled mercenaries including knife enthusiast Lee Christmas, a martial arts expert Yin Yang, heavy weapons specialist Hale Caesar, demolitionist Toll Road, and a loose-cannon sniper Gunner Jensen. When the group is commissioned by the mysterious Mr. Church to assassinate the dictator of a small South American island, Barney and Lee visit the remote locale to scout out their opposition and discover the true nature of the conflict engulfing the city.

Immortals

King Hyperion

2011

Theseus is a mortal man chosen by Zeus to lead the fight against the ruthless King Hyperion, who is on a rampage across Greece to obtain a weapon that can destroy humanity.

Man on Fire

Jordan Kalfus

2004

Jaded ex-CIA operative John Creasy reluctantly accepts a job as the bodyguard for a 10-year-old girl in Mexico City. They clash at first, but eventually bond, and when she's kidnapped he's consumed by fury and will stop at nothing to save her life.

Sin City

Marv

2005

Welcome to Sin City. This town beckons to the tough, the corrupt, the brokenhearted. Some call it dark… Hard-boiled. Then there are those who call it home — Crooked cops, sexy dames, desperate vigilantes. Some are seeking revenge, others lust after redemption, and then there are those hoping for a little of both. A universe of unlikely and reluctant heroes still trying to do the right thing in a city that refuses to care.

Sin City: A Dame to Kill For

Marv

2014

Some of Sin City's most hard-boiled citizens cross paths with a few of its more reviled inhabitants.

Once Upon a Time in Mexico

Billy Chambers

2003

A corrupt CIA agent Sands hires hitman El Mariachi to assassinate a Mexican general hired by a drug kingpin attempting a coup d'état of the President of Mexico.

Nine 1/2 Weeks

John

1986

An erotic story about a woman, the assistant of an art gallery, who gets involved in an impersonal affair with a man. She barely knows about his life, only about the sex games they play, so the relationship begins to get complicated.

The Pledge

Jim Olstad

2001

A police chief about to retire pledges to help a woman find her daughter's killer.

Body Heat

Teddy Lewis

1981

In the midst of a searing Florida heat wave, a woman convinces her lover, a small-town lawyer, to murder her rich husband.

Jade

Tork

2024

Jade presents the story of a woman who comes between a powerful businessman and a gang leader in their search for a hard drive that could damage the operations of Interpol. Despite grieving for the brother she accidentally killed, the woman is required to use her unique set of skills to retrieve the drive and protect her brother's unborn child being carried by another woman.

13 Jefferson

2010

A naive young man assumes a dead man's identity and finds himself embroiled in an underground world of power, violence, and chance where men gamble behind closed doors on the lives of other men.

Angel Heart

Harry Angel

1987

A down-and-out Brooklyn detective is hired to track down a singer on an odyssey that will take him through the desperate streets of Harlem, the smoke-filled jazz clubs of New Orleans, and the swamps of Louisiana and its seedy underworld of voodoo.

The Rainmaker

Bruiser Stone

1997

When Rudy Baylor, a young attorney with no clients, goes to work for a seedy ambulance chaser, he wants to help the parents of a terminally ill boy in their suit against an insurance company. But to take on corporate America, Rudy and a scrappy paralegal must open their own law firm.

Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man

Harley Davidson

1991

It's the lawless future, and renegade biker Harley Davidson and his surly cowboy buddy, Marlboro, learn that a corrupt bank is about to foreclose on their friend's bar to further an expanding empire. Harley and Marlboro decide to help by robbing the crooked bank. But when they accidentally filch a drug shipment, they find themselves on the run from criminal financiers and the mob in this rugged action adventure.

The Wrestler

Randy

2008

Aging wrestler Randy "The Ram" Robinson is long past his prime but still ready and rarin' to go on the pro-wrestling circuit. After a particularly brutal beating, however, Randy hangs up his tights, pursues a serious relationship with a long-in-the-tooth stripper, and tries to reconnect with his estranged daughter. But he can't resist the lure of the ring and readies himself for a comeback.

Buffalo '66

The Bookie

1998

Billy is released after five years in prison. In the next moment, he kidnaps teenage student Layla and visits his parents with her, pretending she is his girlfriend and they will soon marry.

Rumble Fish

The Motorcycle Boy

1983

Rusty James, an absent-minded street thug, struggles to live up to his legendary older brother's reputation and longs for the days when gang warfare was going on.

Spun

The Cook

2003

Over the course of three days Ross, a college dropout addicted to crystal-meth, encounters a variety of oddball folks - including a stripper named Nikki and her boyfriend, the local meth producer, The Cook - but all he really wants to do is hook up with his old girlfriend, Amy.

Stormbreaker

Darrius Sayle

2006

Alex Rider thinks he is a normal school boy, until his uncle is killed. He discovers that his uncle was actually spy on a mission, when he was killed. Alex is recruited by Alan Blunt to continue the mission. He is sent to Cornwall to investigate a new computer system, which Darrius Sayle has created. He plans to give the new computer systems to every school in the country, but Mr. Blunt has other ideas and Alex must find out what it is.

Wild Orchid

James Wheeler

1989

A woman lawyer becomes mesmerized by a self-made millionaire during an encounter in Rio setting off a series of erotic encounters.

Domino

Ed Mosbey

2005

The story of the life of Domino Harvey, who abandoned her career as a Ford model to become a bounty hunter.

Double Team

Stavros

1997

A CIA agent is interned for failing to kill an international terrorist. Escaping from his island exile, he teams up with a flamboyant arms dealer and sets out to find the terrorist and rescue the agent's family. Together they're a two-man arsenal... with enough voltage to rock the free world.

1941

Reese

1979

In the days after the attack on Pearl Harbor, panic grips California, where a military officer leads a mob chasing a Japanese sub.

Heaven's Gate

Nick Ray

1980

Harvard graduate James Averill serves as the sheriff of prosperous Jackson County, Wyo., standing at the center of a conflict between impoverished immigrants and affluent cattle farmers. Politically connected ranchers enlist mercenary Nathan Champion—who is also vying for the affections of local madam Ella Watson—to combat the immigrant uprising. As tensions escalate, both Averill and Champion start to question their decisions.

Thursday

Kasarov

1998

A former Los Angeles drug dealer moves far away to Texas, making a new life for himself as a married architect in the suburbs. His old crime partner unexpectedly shows up with heroin and gangster business, attracting a slew of violent unsavory characters.

Diner

Robert 'Boogie' Sheftell

1982

Set in 1959, Diner shows how five young men resist their adulthood and seek refuge in their beloved Diner. The mundane, childish, and titillating details of their lives are shared. But the golden moments pass, and the men shoulder their responsibilities, leaving the Diner behind.

Killshot

Armand 'The Blackbird' Degas

2008

Beautiful Carmen Colson and her ironworker husband Wayne are placed in the Federal Witness Protection program after witnessing an "incident". Thinking they are at last safe, they are targeted by an experienced hit man and a psychopathic young upstart killer.

Masked and Anonymous

Edmund

2003

A nation wracked with civil war and social unrest anticipates a giant charity concert, organized by deceptive promoter Uncle Sweetheart, who plans on raking in huge sums for himself from the event. Headlining is legendary musician Jack Fate, whose prison time is cut short with Sweetheart's help. Meanwhile, journalist Tom Friend investigates the corrupt concert and sets out to unmask the truth to the public.

Barfly

Henry Chinaski

1987

Downtrodden writer Henry and distressed goddess Wanda aren't exactly husband and wife: they're wedded to their bar stools. But, they like each other's company—and Barfly captures their giddy, gin-soaked attempts to make a go of life on the skids.

Desperate Hours

Michael Bosworth

1990

An escaped con, on the run from the law, moves into a married couple's house and takes over their lives.

A Prayer for the Dying

Martin Fallon

1987

Martin, an I.R.A. hitman, is seen by a Catholic priest while carrying out a hit. He grows a bond with the priest and his niece. But his past and his former employers put all their lives in danger.

Generation Iron

Narrator (voice)

2013

Generation Iron - examines the professional sport of bodybuilding today and gives the audience front row access to the lives of the top 7 bodybuilders in the sport as they train to compete in the world's most premiere bodybuilding stage - Mr. Olympia.