About Michael Rooker
Meet Michael Rooker, an American actor born on April 6, 1955, who has made a name for himself in both movies and TV shows. With a career spanning over three decades, Rooker has played a variety of memorable roles that have captured the hearts of audiences worldwide.
Some of his most notable roles include Henry in the chilling film "Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer" (1986), Chick Gandil in the baseball drama "Eight Men Out" (1988), and Terry Cruger in the romantic thriller "Sea of Love" (1989). He also starred as Rowdy Burns in the racing drama "Days of Thunder" (1990), Bill Broussard in the political thriller "JFK" (1991), Hal Tucker in the action thriller "Cliffhanger" (1993), and Jared Svenning in the comedy "Mallrats" (1995).
In addition to these roles, Rooker has played Detective Howard Cheney in the crime thriller "The Bone Collector" (1999), Grant Grant in the horror comedy "Slither" (2006), and Merle Dixon in the hit TV show "The Walking Dead" (2010-2013). He also portrayed Yondu Udonta in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films "Guardians of the Galaxy" (2014), "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" (2017), and the animated TV series "What If...?" (2021).
Since 2006, Rooker has been a frequent collaborator with filmmaker James Gunn, working together in several projects that have become fan favorites. With his talent, versatility, and dedication to his craft, Michael Rooker continues to be a beloved figure in the entertainment industry.
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Movie Credits
Michael Rooker has appeared in 99 movies.
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TV Credits
Michael Rooker has appeared in 28 TV Series.
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