Michael Rooker Biography
Michael Rooker is a well-known American actor.Rooker made his cinematic debut in 1986, playing the titular character in Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, which was based on serial killer Henry Lee Lucas’ admissions.
Michael Rooker Age
Rooker was born Michael Allen Rooker on April 6, 1955 in Jasper, Alabama, United Sates of America. He is 68 years old as of April 2023.
Michael Rooker Height
He stands at a height of 5′ 9″ (1.75 m) tall.
Michael Rooker Family- Brothers
Rooker was born in the Alabama town of Jasper. He is the youngest of nine siblings. When he was 13, his parents split, and he relocated to Chicago, Illinois, with his mother and siblings.
Michael Rooker Wife
Rooker married his wife Margot Rooker in 1979 and have two daughters. They lives in California.
Michael Rooker Career
Rooker made his cinematic debut in 1986, playing the titular character in Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, which was based on serial killer Henry Lee Lucas’ admissions. He was in a play when the show’s director, who was supposed to apply Henry’s prosthetics, told him about the part. Rooker didn’t care if the script was good or horrible; all he wanted to do was perform in a movie that would “challenge” him. Henry was a critical triumph, and Rooker landed further film parts as a result. He was cast in more dramatic roles in films such as Eight Men Out, Mississippi Burning, and JFK, but he is most recognized for his appearances in action and thriller films such as Sea of Love, Days of Thunder, and The Hunt for Red October.
In addition, he appeared in Mallrats, Rosewood, The 6th Day, Slither, Jumper, Super, and Hypothermia.Rooker announced on Twitter in June 2010 that he would be appearing in the AMC television series The Walking Dead as Merle Dixon, one of the survivors of a zombie apocalypse. He appeared in two first-season episodes and one second-season episode before becoming a series regular for the third season. Rooker is also well-known for his appearances in video games, including Call of Duty: Black Ops (in which he portrayed himself), Mike Harper in Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 in November 2012, and Merle in The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct, a video game based on the television show. He played Yondu in the Marvel Studios film Guardians of the Galaxy, directed by James Gunn, and reprised it in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017). In 2021 he appeared in the action film F9, directed by Justin Lin.
Michael Rooker Net Worth
Michael has an estimated net worth of 4 million dollars as of 2023.
Michael Rooker Movies
2023 The Rookie
2022 The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
2021 What If…?
2021 Creepshow
2019 True Detective
2019 The Dark Tower
2017 SEAL Team
2017 Robot Chicken
2016 Unlocked: The World of Games, Revealed
2012 Outlaw Country
2012 Archer Sheriff
2010 Burn Notice
2010 Matadors
2010–2013 The Walking Dead
2009 Meteor
2009 Criminal Minds
2009 Psych
2008 Law & Order
2008 Shark
2008 Chuck
2008 Humanzee!
2007 Crossing Jordan
2006 Thief
2005 Numb3rs
2005 JAG
2004 Skeleton Man
2004 Las Vegas
2003 Tremors
2003 Lucky
2003 Stargate SG-1
2003 CSI: Miami
2003 On Thin Ice
2003 Saving Jessica Lynch
2002 Jeremiah
2001 The Outer Limits
2001 Hostage Rescue Team