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Michael Rooker
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April 6, 1955 in Jasper, AL
Biography:Raised in Chicago by his divorced mother, Michael Rooker lived a hand-to-mouth existence until his teens. Rooker successfully auditioned for the Goodman School, and upon graduation, appeared in Chicago-area stage productions. He made a spectacular film debut in the sociopathic title role of "Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer", which was filmed in 1986 but not given a general release until four years later. Henry established Rooker as a gifted purveyor of "don't screw with me" roles, such as chief "Black Sox" conspirator Chick Gandil in "Eight Men Out" (1988). Michael Rooker's more rugged film assignments of the 1990s included "Cliffhanger" (1993) and "Tombstone" (1994). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
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Michael Rooker, left, and Hayden Christensen in "Jumper" (20th Century Fox)
Actor Chris Burns, Actor Tichina Arnold, Actor Michael Rooker, Director Ralph Wilcox, Executive...
Actor Chris Burns, Actor Tichina Arnold, Actor Michael Rooker, Executive Director Atlanta Film...
Actor Chris Burns, Director Ralph Wilcox and Actor Michael Rooker walk The Red Carpet at The 2008...
Actor Chris Burns, Director Ralph Wilcox and Actor Michael Rooker walk The Red Carpet at The 2008...
Actor Michael Rooker and Actor Bill Nunn walk The Red Carpet at The 2008 Atlanta Film Festival...
Actor Michael Rooker and Actor Bill Nunn walk The Red Carpet at The 2008 Atlanta Film Festival...
Filmography
Jumper (2008) The Hard Ride (2007) Full Count (2007) Whisper (2007) Slither (2006) Thief [TV Series] (2006) Chasing Ghosts (2005) Skeleton Man (2004)
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