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Mickey Rooney, Jr. Born Joseph Yule III
July 3, 1945
Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.Occupation Actor Years active 1964–1980 Spouse Merci Montello (? - ?) (divorced)
Laura Hollander (1986 - 2006)Mickey Rooney, Jr. (born July 3, 1945) is a retired American actor and the eldest son of the actor Mickey Rooney. He operates the Rooney Entertainment Group, a movie and TV production company.
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Early life
He was born Joseph Yule III in Birmingham, Alabama to actor Mickey Rooney and former Miss Alabama and singer Betty Jane Rase.
Acting career
After appearing as a "Mouseketeer" in the Mickey Mouse Club in 1955 along with his brother Tim, he played his first movie role in 1967 in Hot Rods to Hell. He later appeared in the television film Beyond the Bermuda Triangle in 1975, and in the movie Honeysuckle Rose in 1980.
Personal life
He was once married to Playboy Playmate of the Month Merci Montello. In 1986, Mickey, Jr. met Laura Hollander and married on December 30, 1986 until her death in 2006. He currently resides in Hemet, California.
Filmography
Film
Year Title Role Notes 1967 Hot Rods to Hell Combo Leader 1975 Beyond the Bermunda Triangle TV Movie 1980 Honeysuckle Rose Cotton Roberts Television
Year Title Role Notes 1955 Mickey Mouse Club Himself 1964 I've Got a Secret Himself Shindig! 1980 Disneyland Himself External links
Categories:- 1945 births
- American actors
- People from Birmingham, Alabama
- Living people
- Mouseketeers
- People from Hemet, California
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