Mickey Rourke Biography

Mickey Rourke is an American actor, screenwriter, and former professional boxer. Known for his intense performances and rugged persona, Rourke rose to fame in the 1980s with iconic roles in cult classics and mainstream hits like Diner, Rumble Fish, 9½ Weeks, and Angel Heart.

• Full Name: Philip Andre “Mickey” Rourke Jr.

• Stage Name: Mickey Rourke

• Profession: Actor, Screenwriter & Former Boxer

• Famous For: Cult classics and critically acclaimed roles

• Date of Birth: 16 September 1952

• Age: 72 years (as of 2025)

• Birthplace/Hometown: Schenectady, New York, U.S.

• Religion: Roman Catholic

• Ethnicity: Mixed European Descent

• Zodiac Sign: Virgo

• Food Habits: Non-vegetarian

• Marital Status: Divorced

Mickey Rourke Age

As of early 2025, Mickey Rourke is 72 years old. He will turn 73 in September 2025.

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Physical Appearance

• Height: 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm)

• Weight: 77 kg (170 lbs)

• Hair Color: Dark Brown

• Eye Color: Hazel

  

• Body Type: Muscular & Strong

• Skin Color: Fair

• Shoe Size: 11 (US)

• Suit Size: 40-42

Family

Mickey Rourke’s family has a complex and emotional history.

• Father: Philip Andre Rourke Sr. (Irish-German descent) – left the family when Mickey was 6.

• Mother: Annette Rourke (Scottish descent) – later married Eugene Addis, a Miami police officer with five children.

• Stepfather: Eugene Addis – reportedly abusive during Mickey’s childhood.

• Siblings:

  • Brother: Joseph “Joey” A. Rourke (Stuntman, passed away in 2004)

  • Sister: Patricia “Patty” Rourke (Keeps a private life)

Marriage and Relationships

• Debra Feuer (m. 1981–div. 1989): Actress known for To Live and Die in LA and Homeboy.

• Carré Otis (m. 1992–div. 1998): Actress and model. Relationship involved domestic abuse allegations; charges were later dropped.

• Anastassija Makarenko (2009–2015): Russian model described by Mickey as “the most beautiful girl in the world.”

Education

• High School: Miami Beach Senior High School (Graduated in 1971)

• Acting Training: Studied under renowned coach Sandra Seacat and trained at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute in New York.

Mickey Rourke Net Worth

As of 2025, Mickey Rourke’s estimated net worth is $10 million, accumulated through a career in film, television, and professional boxing.

Awards and Achievements

• Golden Globe Award – Best Actor (Drama) for The Wrestler (2008)

• BAFTA Award – Best Actor in a Leading Role (The Wrestler)

• Independent Spirit Award – Best Male Lead (The Wrestler)

• Academy Award Nominee – Best Actor (The Wrestler)

• MTV Movie Award – Best Villain (Iron Man 2)

• Saturn Award – Best Supporting Actor (Sin City)

• Boston Society of Film Critics Award – Best Actor (The Wrestler)

Career Overview

Amateur Boxing (1964–1973)

• Began boxing for self-defense against abuse.

• Trained at Miami’s 5th Street Gym.

• Amateur record: 27 wins, 3 losses.

Early Acting Career

• Debut: School play The Serpent (1971).

• Breakthroughs: Body Heat, Diner, The Pope of Greenwich Village.

• Gained sex-symbol status with 9½ Weeks.

• Wrote and starred in Homeboy (1988), a boxing-themed drama.

Professional Boxing Career (1991–1994)

• Returned to the ring due to disillusionment with acting.

• Undefeated: 6 wins, 2 draws.

• Fought in Spain, Germany, and Japan.

• Retired due to serious injuries and short-term memory loss.

• Brief return in 2014 at age 62 – won an exhibition match in Moscow by TKO (controversially alleged to be fixed).

Controversies

• Robert De Niro Feud: Long-standing rift reportedly cost him a role in The Irishman.

• Criticizing Tom Cruise (2022): Called him “irrelevant” for doing repetitive roles.

• Domestic Abuse Allegation (1994): Arrested for alleged abuse of Carré Otis; charges later dropped.

• Political Views: Publicly criticized former President Donald Trump, calling him a “Garbage Can”.

Social Media

• Instagram

Trivia

• Loves small-breed dogs; many of his tattoos honor pets.

• Fluent in English, Spanish, and Italian.

• Once lived with monks for spiritual healing after his divorce.

• Has a heavily tattooed body, each with personal significance.

• Quit acting in the early ’90s to pursue boxing full-time.