He briefly starred in a CBS radio series, Shorty Bell, in the summer of 1948, and reprised his role as "Andy Hardy", with most of the original cast, in a syndicated radio version of The Hardy Family in 1949 and 1950 (repeated on Mutual during 1952). Mickey Rooney (born Joseph Yule Jr.; September 23, 1920 – April 6, 2014) was an American actor, vaudevillian, comedian, producer and radio personality.In a career spanning nine decades and continuing until shortly before his death, he appeared in more than 300 films and was among the last surviving stars of the silent-film era. [90], On February 16, 2011, Rooney was granted a temporary restraining order against stepson Christopher Aber and Aber's wife, Christina, and they were ordered to stay 100 yards from Rooney, his stepson Mark Rooney and Mark's wife, Charlene Rooney. [108] MGM boss Louis B. Mayer treated him like a son and saw in Rooney "the embodiment of the amiable American boy who stands for family, humbug, and sentiment," writes critic and author, David Thomson. [84] Although confined to a wheelchair, he was described by director Shawn Levy as "energetic and so pleased to be there. Her lover, Milos Milos—who was one of Rooney's actor-friends—was found dead beside her. He is known for his work on, Former Child Actor Teddy Rooney, Son of Mickey Rooney, Dies at 66, Filmmaking relatives of Oscar nominated actors, Favorite oft-adapted male literary character from the 19th century. [106][107], Rooney was one of the last surviving actors of the silent film era. Vanity Fair called it "a homespun affair full of dog-eared jokes" that featured Rooney singing George Gershwin songs. Behave yourself! He portrayed a Japanese character, Mr. Yunioshi, in the 1961 film version of Truman Capote's novella Breakfast at Tiffany's. [30] "[2] Rooney suffered from bipolar disorder and had attempted suicide two or three times over the years, with resulting hospitalizations reported as "nervous breakdowns". It was like I was on a conveyor belt. See the young royal's remarkable family tree. Rooney did voice acting from time to time. His is a unique career, both for its versatility and its longevity. [109], By the time Rooney was 20, his consistent portrayals of characters with youth and energy suggested that his future success was unlimited. In 1963, he entered CBS's The Twilight Zone,[64] giving a one-man performance in the episode "The Last Night of a Jockey" (1963). Boys' Life magazine wrote, "Congratulations to Messrs. Rooney and Tracy! [57], One of the most enduring performers in show business history, Rooney appeared in over 300 films in 88 years. When Norman Lear was developing All in the Family in 1970, he wanted Rooney for the lead role of Archie Bunker. ", "Authors share obscure history of Greenpoint", "Legendary actor Mickey Rooney dies at 93", "Lost Mickey Rooney Film Is Found and Set for Preservation", "Mother of Mickey McGuire Seeks to Change Her Name", "The Walter Lantz Cartune Encyclopedia : 1931", "A Midsummer Night's Dream – 1935 "Puck, Oberon's Servant, "The Long, Fruitful, and Tortured Relationships Between Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney, and MGM", "Remembering Mickey Rooney With a Few of His Greatest Musical Performances", "Mickey Rooney obituary: women liked me because I made them laugh", "Rooney's $25,000 Per Metro Picture; He's Out to Cash in on Own Prods", "Where Holly Hung Her Ever-So-Stylish Hat", "Dude (Nyuck-Nyuck), I Love You (as If! Rooney replied saying, "Gee, I don't know. In 1960, Rooney directed and starred in The Private Lives of Adam and Eve, an ambitious comedy known for its multiple flashbacks and many cameos. [87][88] Rooney had been addicted to sleeping pills, and overcame the sleeping pill addiction in 2000 when he was in his late 70s. It was so special. Teddy Rooney was born on April 12, 1950 in Los Angeles, California, USA as Ted Michael Rooney. By the end of his life, his millions in earnings had dwindled to an estate that was valued at only $18,000. [62], After starring in one unsuccessful TV series and turning down an offer for a huge TV series, Rooney, now 70, starred in the Family Channel's The Adventures of the Black Stallion, where he reprised his role as Henry Dailey in the film of the same name, eleven years earlier.