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Mickey Rooney: Son
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The consummate performer, Mickey Rooney made his first stage appearance at the age of one when he crawled out on stage during his parents' vaudeville act. Mickey was born Joe Yule, Jr., on September 23, 1920 in Brooklyn, son of well-known performers Joe Yule and Nell Carter.
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After more than 85 years of performing, Mickey Rooney still can't resist a chance to entertain. Even during an interview -- on a cellphone from a car headed to a benefit at Disneyland -- the MGM film legend breaks into song:
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In 1983, the motion picture industry’s highest acknowledgement of film legends, the honorary Oscar, was awarded to Mickey Rooney. All of Mickey’s life has been devoted to "the business." From the age of one when he first crawled on stage during his parents vaudeville act through today, Mickey has laid his claim to fame over and over. His list of credits for the past six decades is impressive and includes many stage and film successes. In Mickey’s eyes, all his accomplishments pale in comparison to what he considers his greatest life achievement, his over 20-year marriage to Jan (Chamberlin) Rooney. Jan is a multi-faceted singer, actress, songwriter and abstract artist. Together, they present their talents in this outstanding show.
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All of his achievements pale, in comparison to what Mickey considers his greatest life achievement. That is Mickey's over 20-over marriage to Jan (Chamberlin) Rooney. A stellar talent in her own right, Jan is a multi-faceted Singer, Actress, Songwriter and Abstract Artist. Mickey finds his most fulfilling moments when he performs "Two For The Show" with Jan and has the opportunity to enjoy her talents with an audience. They remain deeply in love with one another. They currently reside in Westlake Village, California.
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"He was a happy guy and jokester," said his father, Mickey Rooney, in a telephone interview. "He was my son and I loved him very much. They should remember him as a guy who was smiling all the time and was very happy."
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