Mickey Rourke Then
Mickey Rourke made his comic breakthrough in the 1982 picture Diner. Though it didn’t exactly break new ground, his acting abilities and ability to handle the contentious subject matter in his roles elevated him to popularity in the 1986 film 912Weeks and the 1987 film Angel Core. These flicks, however light by today’s standards, solidified his image as a sex idol with co-stars Kim Basinger and Lisa Bonet. On the other hand, Rourke had had enough of acting and moved to the box in 1991. He had trained as a fighter when he was younger. Unfortunately, his boxing career was brief, lasting just three years.
Mickey Rourke Then
Mickey Rourke Now
When Rourke returned to acting following a boxing career in the 1990s, he scored a few minor roles. Despite his face being seriously wounded from his experience on the combat scene, his incredible talent motivated him to labor ceaselessly, typically portraying misfits and misdirected strong men. Rourke didn’t have another notable supporting role until 2005’s Sin City. In 2009, his performance in The Wrestler earned him a Golden Globe, a BAFTA, and an Oscar nomination. He’s undergone several cosmetic procedures over the years, and as a consequence, he’s a lovely older man.
Mickey Rourke Now
