Mickey Rourke Then
Mickey Rourke made his comic breakthrough in the 1982 picture Diner. Though it didn’t exactly break new ground, his acting abilities and ability to handle contentious subject matter in his roles elevated him to popularity in the 1986 film 912Weeks and the 1987 film Angel Core. These films, however light by today’s standards, solidified his image as a sex idol alongside co-stars Kim Basinger and Lisa Bonet. Rourke, on the other hand, had had enough of acting and moved to boxing in 1991. He had trained as a fighter when he was younger. His boxing career was brief, lasting only three years.
Mickey Rourke Then
Mickey Rourke Now
When Rourke returned to acting following a boxing career in the 1990s, he scored a few minor roles. Despite his face being seriously wounded from his time on the combat scene, his incredible talent motivated him to labor ceaselessly, typically playing misfits and misdirected tough guys. Rourke didn’t have another notable supporting role until 2005’s Sin City. In 2009, his performance in The Wrestler earned him a Golden Globe, a BAFTA, and an Oscar nomination. He’s undergone numerous cosmetic procedures over the years, and as a result, he’s a lovely older man.
Mickey Rourke Now