Mooney, Micky, original name Joseph Yule, Jr, 23-09-1920 in Brooklyn, 
Kings, New York, United States, to Joe Yule Sr. 
a vaudeville artist from the southern United States. his mother Nellie W Carter 
a burlesque dancer and former chorus girl – and they were actually performing a production of A Gaiety Girl when he was born. This meant it was no surprise that Rooney, then known as Joseph Yule, Jr., began performing at the young age of 17 months.
Mickey was brought up as a central part of his parent’s act and, in 1926, he initiated his Hollywood career in the short film “Not to Be Trusted.” 
This was followed by his own film series Mickey McGuire from 1927 until 1933. 
Upon signing with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), he graduated to teenage parts with two highly impressionable roles opposite Spencer Tracy in “Captains Courageous” (1937) 
and “Boys Town” (1938). 
In 1939, he shared a special Academy Award with Deanna Durbin 
and also had the distinction of surpassing Shirley Temple 
as the top box office attraction of that period. Shirley Jane Temple Black, born Temple; 23-04-1928 – 10-02-2014.
Rooney co-starred with Judy Garland
in several musicals, including “Babes in Arms” (1939) and “Babes on Broadway” (1941). Frances Ethel Gumm (Grand Rapids, Minnesota, June 10-06-1922 – Chelsea, London, 22-06-1969), better known as Judy Garland.
Rooney also co-starred with Elizabeth Taylor in “National Velvet” (1944).
Dame Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor 27-02-1932 – 23-03-2011.
During World War II, Rooney served nearly two years with the United States Army 
and entertained over two million troops on the stage and radio. He served under General Patton, George Smith, “Old Blood and Guts”
in the Third Army 
as a Sergeant and was awarded the Bronze Star 
for performing in combat zones.
In June 1944, Rooney was inducted into the United States Army. He served more than 21 months (until shortly after the end of World War II), entertaining the troops in America and Europe in Special Services Jeep Shows. 
He spent part of the time as a radio personality on the American Forces Network, and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for entertaining troops in combat zones. In addition, Rooney also received the Army Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, and World War II Victory Medal, 
for his military service.
He resumed his career following the war, however he never again enjoyed the success he once experienced a decade earlier. Additionally, he was suffering from financial difficulties by the early 1950s. Rooney was credited with roughly 200 film and TV roles, as he worked up until his death. Among his other notable films include “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” (1961, as ‘Mr. Yunioshi’), “Requiem for a Heavyweight” (1962), and “It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World” (1963). 
with Buddy Hackett who passed away 30 Jun 2003 ( age 78 ) Malibu, Los Angeles, California 
From 1979 until 1982, he co-starred with Ann Miller 
on Broadway in the production of “Sugar Babies.” In 1982, he earned a Golden Globe Award 
for his portrayal of the title character in the TV movie “Bill” and in 1983, he received an Honorary Academy Award 
for his lifetime contributions. He was a two-time recipient of a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Rooney was married eight times, which included brief unions with actresses Ava Gardner (his first wife) 
and Martha Vickers, (born Martha MacVicar) 
06-11-1947/14-04-1984 (aged 36)
Death and burial ground of Rooney, Mickey. Original name Joseph Yule, Jr.
Mickey Rooney was estranged from his eight surviving children when he died of natural causes at age 93, on 06-04-2014, age 93 in Los Angeles, United States, with an estate valued at only $18,000. He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Los Angeles, Californië, United States. Cathedral Mausoleum Extension (Outside), W Wing – N Elev, Elevation 15, Couch Crypt B-1501
After a brief court case over his remains, Mickey Rooney has finally been buried in Hollywood. Only part of his family was present there.The other part had already said goodbye to the actor during an earlier memorial service, reports New York Daily News on Sunday.
The actor’s lawyers went to court on Friday to prevent Rooney’s legal wife Janice from claiming his body. The two had long been separated, but the divorce papers had not yet been finalized. The 93-year-old had removed his ex, her son Chris Aber, and eight of his nine children from his will.
Janice Darlene Jan Chamberlin (known as Jan Rooney) 
was the eighth and final wife of the American actor Mickey Rooney.
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