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Michael Rooker
Michael Rooker, born April 6, 1955, is a prolific American actor renowned for his portrayals of antagonistic characters. His breakthrough came with his performance in the titular role in 'Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer' in 1986. He gained international recognition for playing Merle Dixon in AMC's 'The Walking Dead' from 2010–2013 and Yondu Udonta in 'Guardians of the Galaxy' starting from 2014. A frequent collaborator of director James Gunn, Rooker has appeared in all of Gunn's films so far, including 'Slither' (2006), 'Super' (2010), and 'The Suicide Squad' (2021).
Apart from the above, he has contributed significantly to a diverse range of film and television roles. Some of his most notable film roles include those in 'Eight Men Out' (1988), 'Mississippi Burning' (1988), 'Sea of Love' (1989), 'Days of Thunder' (1990), 'JFK' (1991), 'Cliffhanger' (1993), 'Tombstone' (1993), 'Mallrats' (1995), 'The Bone Collector' (1999), 'Replicant' (2001), and 'F9' (2021). Rooker has also lent his voice to characters in video games such as Call of Duty: Black Ops, and The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct. He now resides in California with his wife, and they have two daughters.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Michael Rooker
Born: Jasper, Alabama, U.S
Citizenship: American
Birthday: April 6, 1955
Occupations: Actor
Years Active: 1986-present
Children: 2
Spouses: Margot Rooker
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Awards and Nominations Received by Michael Rooker
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Movies Featuring Michael Rooker
Fast X
The Suicide Squad
Love and Monsters
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Vivo
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer
Slither
The Trigger Effect
The Out-Laws
Bolden
F9: The Fast Saga
Blumhouse's Fantasy Island
White Elephant
Corrective Measures
Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1
Superman
DC Showcase: Jonah Hex
Atlantis Down
Cell 213
Mysteria
Brother’s Keeper
The Making of The Walking Dead
Hypothermia
Rogue River
Pennhurst
Guardians Inferno
Life After Flash
The Robot Chicken Walking Dead Special: Look Who’s Walking
Skeleton Man
The Eliminator
Replicant
The Box - 2003
Saving Jessica Lynch
Chasing Ghosts
Portrait: The Making of Henry
Whisper
Thief
On Thin Ice
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer
L.A. Takedown
Sea of Love
Fantasy Island
Rent-a-Cop
Music Box
Clerk
F9
The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
Rent-a-Cop
The Hard Truth
Afterburn
Super Capers
Song of Hiawatha
Humanzee!
Suspicious
Keys to Tulsa
Wicked Ways
Shadow Builder
Freeway Killer
Meet Wally Sparks
Renegade Force
Brown’s Requiem
The Marine 2
Career Timeline
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2022
White Elephant
Gabriel Tancredi
Corrective Measures
Overseer Walton Devlin
The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
Yondu
2017
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Guardians Inferno
Life After Flash
Self
The Robot Chicken Walking Dead Special: Look Who’s Walking
Merle Dixon / Lucille's Father (voice)
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