Mickey Rooney
| Born | September 23, 1920 |
| Hometown | New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Net worth | $20 thousand |
| Height | 5'2" (1.57m) |
| Spouse | Jan Chamberlin, Carolyn Hockett, Marge Lane, Barbara Ann Thomason, Elaine Devry, Martha Vickers, Betty Jane Phillips, Ava Gardner |
| Children | Mickey Rooney Jr., Tim Rooney, Michael Rooney |
| Parents | Joe Yule |
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Gemini Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role | The Adventures of the Black Stallion | Nominated |
| 1984 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Special | Bill: On His Own | Nominated |
| 1982 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Special | Bill (1981 film) | Winner |
| 1982 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made | Bill (1981 film) | Winner |
| 1980 | Academy Award | Actor in a Supporting Role | The Black Stallion (film) | Nominated |
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