"Diminutive Mickey Rooney has been in show business for more than 80 years as actor, composer, producer, writer, and director. His still-active career spans vaudeville, radio, television, the stage, and movies such as <I>It[gamma]s a Mad Mad Mad Mad World, The Black Stallion, </I> a...

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Main Author:	Marill, Alvin H. 1934-2010 (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Jefferson, NC [u.a.] McFarland 2005
Subjects:	aRooney, Mickey Rooney, Mickey > 1920-2014
Online Access:	Table of contents
Summary:	"Diminutive Mickey Rooney has been in show business for more than 80 years as actor, composer, producer, writer, and director. His still-active career spans vaudeville, radio, television, the stage, and movies such as <I>It[gamma]s a Mad Mad Mad Mad World, The Black Stallion, </I> and <I>The Bridges at Toko-Ri.</I> He won two Golden Globes and an Emmy and has received or been nominated for many other awards. From leading a 17-piece band to writing a novel, Rooney has been dispensing earthy wisdom and good humor in the public eye for many decades. Part biography and part reference tool, this richly illustrated work covers Rooney[gamma]s life from his birth in 1920 and first stage appearance 16 months later to his television appearances in 2003. It discusses both his professional and personal life and includes information drawn from interviews with his peers, including Spring Byington, Jackie Cooper, and Ann Rutherford. Five appendices conclude the work: a detailed filmography of his more than 170 features and 65 shorts, each listing credits and a brief commentary, plus reviews where available; listings of all his radio, television, and stage work; and a discography of his recorded work"--Provided by publisher.
Item Description:	Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:	VI, 202 Ill.
ISBN:	0786420154