Mickey Rooney, who started as a child star in vaudeville and went on to star in hundreds of movies and TV shows, has died at the age of 93.
The long career of Mickey Rooney —
Mickey Rooney, who started as a child star in vaudeville and went on to star in hundreds of movies and TV shows, has died at the age of 93.
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Rooney circa 1927 in a three-piece suit. The actor got his start in his parents' vaudeville show.
The long career of Mickey Rooney —
Rooney circa 1927 in a three-piece suit. The actor got his start in his parents' vaudeville show.
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Rooney, center, is seen with fellow young Hollywood actors Jackie Cooper, right, and Freddie Bartholomew circa 1930.
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Rooney, center, is seen with fellow young Hollywood actors Jackie Cooper, right, and Freddie Bartholomew circa 1930.
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Mickey Rooney stars with Judy Garland and Ronald Sinclair in a scene from the comedy "Thoroughbreds Don't Cry."
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Mickey Rooney stars with Judy Garland and Ronald Sinclair in a scene from the comedy "Thoroughbreds Don't Cry."
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Rooney is seen in 1938 in a portrait shot for "Out West with the Hardys."
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Rooney is seen in 1938 in a portrait shot for "Out West with the Hardys."
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Rooney garnered acclaim for his role in 1938's "Boys Town" with Spencer Tracy.
The long career of Mickey Rooney —
Rooney garnered acclaim for his role in 1938's "Boys Town" with Spencer Tracy.
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Rooney hold hands with Garland in a 1940 still from the film "Andy Hardy Meets Debutante."
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Rooney hold hands with Garland in a 1940 still from the film "Andy Hardy Meets Debutante."
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Rooney talks with Lana Turner in the late 1930s.
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Rooney talks with Lana Turner in the late 1930s.
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Rooney and his first wife, American actress Ava Gardner, in the early 1940s.
The long career of Mickey Rooney —
Rooney and his first wife, American actress Ava Gardner, in the early 1940s.
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Rooney dressed as Pinocchio for a 1957 television movie.
The long career of Mickey Rooney —
Rooney dressed as Pinocchio for a 1957 television movie.
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Rooney took a two-year break from making movies while he served in World War II.
The long career of Mickey Rooney —
Rooney took a two-year break from making movies while he served in World War II.
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Rooney made his directorial debut in 1951's "My True Story."
The long career of Mickey Rooney —
Rooney made his directorial debut in 1951's "My True Story."
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Rooney earned an Oscar nomination for his role in the World War II film "The Bold and the Brave" in 1956.
The long career of Mickey Rooney —
Rooney earned an Oscar nomination for his role in the World War II film "The Bold and the Brave" in 1956.
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Rooney played the title role in 1957's "Baby Face Nelson."
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Rooney played the title role in 1957's "Baby Face Nelson."
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In 1961, Rooney took on the infamous role as an Asian landlord in "Breakfast at Tiffany's."
The long career of Mickey Rooney —
In 1961, Rooney took on the infamous role as an Asian landlord in "Breakfast at Tiffany's."
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Rooney appeared in 1977's "Pete's Dragon" with Sean Marshall.
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Rooney appeared in 1977's "Pete's Dragon" with Sean Marshall.
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Rooney co-starred in 1979's "The Black Stallion" with Kelly Reno.
The long career of Mickey Rooney —
Rooney co-starred in 1979's "The Black Stallion" with Kelly Reno.
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Rooney tries on a feathered hat in his dressing room during a run of the play "Sugar Babies" in October 1979. He was nominated for a Tony for the role.
The long career of Mickey Rooney —
Rooney tries on a feathered hat in his dressing room during a run of the play "Sugar Babies" in October 1979. He was nominated for a Tony for the role.
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Rooney is seen with Raquel Welch in 1980 from the ABC series "Raquel."
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Rooney is seen with Raquel Welch in 1980 from the ABC series "Raquel."
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Rooney appears in 2006's "Night at the Museum" with Dick Van Dyke and Bill Cobbs.
The long career of Mickey Rooney —
Rooney appears in 2006's "Night at the Museum" with Dick Van Dyke and Bill Cobbs.
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