Michael Rooker
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Gender: Male
Place of Birth: Jasper, Alabama, USA
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Born on April 6, 1955, Michael Rooker is an American actor who has made a name for himself by bringing complex antagonist roles to life. His career took off with his chilling portrayal of the titular character in Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986), but it was his role as Merle Dixon on the hit series The Walking Dead (2010-2013) that truly solidified his status in Hollywood.
In addition to his work on the small screen, Rooker has also made a significant impact in the world of blockbuster films. He portrayed Yondu Udonta in Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), reprising his role in the sequels Vol. 2 (2017) and Vol. 3 (2023). His collaboration with director James Gunn, who is also the co-CEO of DC Studios, has led Rooker to appear in all of Gunn's films thus far, including Slither (2006), Super (2010), and The Suicide Squad (2021).
Throughout his illustrious career, Rooker has taken on a variety of roles that showcase his versatility as an actor. In Eight Men Out (1988), he played Chick Gandil; Frank Bailey in Mississippi Burning (1988); Terry Cruger in Sea of Love (1989); Rowdy Burns in Days of Thunder (1990); Bill Broussard in JFK (1991); Hal Tucker in Cliffhanger (1993); Sherman McMaster in Tombstone (1993); Jared Svenning in Mallrats (1995); Detective Edward Kennesaw in Deceiver (1997); Detective Howard Cheney in The Bone Collector (1999); and Detective Jake Riley in Replicant (2001). In recent years, he played Buddy in the high-octane action film F9 (2021), proving that his talent continues to shine both on and off the screen.
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