Michael Rooker – Biography, Facts & Life Story
| Nickname | Michael |
| Gender | Male |
| Age | 69 years old (in 2024) |
| Date of Birth | April 6, 1955 |
| Real Name | Michael Rooker |
| Profession | Actor |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Jasper, Alabama, United States |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Height, Weight & Physical Stats
| Body Measurements | 44-14-34 Inches |
| Bodytype | Athletic |
| Height | 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 86 kg (190 lbs) |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hobbies | Not Known |
Michael Rooker is an American actor, popular for his wonderful roles as Henry in ‘Henry: a portrait of a Serial Killer’, (1986), ‘Chick Gandil in Eight Men Out’ (1988), and many others that are worth sharing to watch. Rooker is one of the most acclaimed actors who is known for his tremendous performances and dedication towards his career.
Career
Michael Rooker acted in many acting projects including ‘Terry Cruger in Sea of Love’ (1989), ‘Rowdy Burns in Days of Thunder’ (1990), ‘Bill Broussard in JFK’ (1991), ‘Hal Tucker in Cliffhanger'(1993), ‘Sherman McMaster in Tombstone’ (1993), ‘Jared Svenning in Mallrats’, (1995), and many more that are worth watching.
Among other acting credits, Michael Rooker became famous for appearing in ‘Detective Howard Cheney’ in ‘The Bone Collector’ (1999), ‘Grant Grant in Slither’ (2006), and many others.
Additionally, Rooker has acted as Merle Dixon in AMC’s The Walking Dead (2010–2013), Yondu Udonta in Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), and its sequel, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017).
Also, he has acted in the animated series What If…? (2021). In the same year, he also appeared as Savant in ‘The Suicide Squad’.
Since 2006, he has been a regular collaborator of filmmaker James Gunn and has made appearances in all five film directorial projects.
Achievements
Michael Rooker has received overwhelming feedback from the viewers for giving heart-winning performances throughout his acting career. And that’s what he calls the biggest life achievement.
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Michael Rooker Education
School: The Theatre School
William H. Wells Community Academy High School
College: Junior college
Michael Rooker Career
Profession: Actor
Debut:
Film: Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer 1986
Net Worth: USD $8 million Approx
Family & Relatives
Father: Not Known
Mother: Not Known
Marital Status: Married
Wife: Margot Rooker (m. 1979)
No. of Children: 2
Daughter: Alynne Rooker, Gillian Rooker
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FAQs
Who is Michael Rooker?
Michael Rooker is an American actor, born on 06 April, 1955 in Jasper, Alabama, United States.
How old is Michael Rooker?
Michael Rooker is 69 years old as of April 2024.
How tall is Michael Rooker?
Michael Rooker is 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m).
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