Mickey Rourke from The Informers

Though he emerged onto the film landscape loaded with talent and promise, actor and former amateur boxer Mickey Rourke squandered what could have been a long, prominent career, thanks to hubris and his combative nature. Rourke first made his presence known with a scene-stealing turn as an arsonist in the erotic noir, “Body Heat” (1981), before spending the next few years playing roles that would be looked back upon as the beginnings of his greatness. His performances in “Diner” (1982) and “Rumble Fish” (1983) were clear signs to some that the world was witnessing the emergence of another James

Mickey Rourke's Oscar Night Necklace

CELEBS | Mar 03, 2009 | Comments () | Recommended ()

One of the most buzzed about pieces of jewelry on the Oscars' red carpet this year hung around the neck of none other than Mickey Rourke (sorry, Amy Adams). The actor wore a necklace which featured a picture of his recently…

The Nine Lives of Mickey Rourke

MOVIES | Jan 07, 2009 | Comments () | Recommended ()

With The Wrestler, Mickey Rourke is back in the headlines and maybe even the Oscar hunt. He always seems to be just a DUI or an assault on a director away from slipping back into B movies and straight-to-DVD thrillers, but even if…

Mickey Rourke is Ready to Rumble

Jan 28, 2009 | Comments () | Recommended ()

Listen up wrestlin' fans: actor Mickey Rourke says he's ready to rumble with WWE superstar Chris Jericho at Wrestlemania 25 in Reliant Stadium on April 5.

Rourke portrays professional wrestler Randy the Ram in the acclaimed movie…

Mickey Rourke IS The Wrestler, and We Got Him to Talk All about It

MOVIES | Dec 22, 2008 | Comments () | Recommended ()

For my money, the best movie of 2008 is The Wrestler, a low-budget drama directed by Darren Aronofsky and starring Mickey Rourke in a performance that will probably net him a Best Actor nomination in every major awards competition…