TONIGHT
E-mail a friendJanuary 29, 2009
Mickey Rourke, Golden Globe winner and an Oscar nominee for his performance in The Wrestler, reflects on the issues leading to his self-destruction and his Hollywood comeback.
Mickey Rourke
Mickey Rourke
Oscar-nominated actor compares his role in The Wrestler to his life. (5:25)
Full interview. (21:59)
Mickey Rourke made a long climb back to the acting business. He grew up in Miami's tough Liberty City area, where he learned to box, and has been both an amateur and pro in the sport. Once he decided to pursue acting, he launched his career with small roles before garnering attention in the film Body Heat. After gaining a reputation as a perfectionist, he became disillusioned and took a break from acting. Rourke has returned to critical acclaim, winning a best actor Golden Globe award and an Oscar nod for his lead turn in The Wrestler.
