Celebrity Biographies
Biography of Michael Rooker
| Date of Birth: | 1955, April 6 |
|---|---|
| Years: | 65 years |
| Nation of birth: | United States of America |
| Height: | 5 feet 10 inches |
| Name | Michael Rooker |
| Nationality | American |
| Place of birth / city | Jasper, Alabama, United States |
| ethnicity | White |
| Profession | actor and director |
| Net worth | $2 million |
| eye color | Blue |
| weight in kg | 90 |
| Famous for | The Walking Dead |
| Married | Yes |
| Married to | Margot Rooker |
| Kids | Alynne Rooker and Gillian Rooker |
American actor and director, Michael Rooker has been active in the Hollywood industry since 1986. Rooker is famous for his role in the movies and series including Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, The Walking Dead, Guardian of the Galaxy.
Early life, biography and education of Michael Rooker
Michael Rooker was born in Jasper, Alabama, USA on April 6, 1955 . His parents divorced him when he was still a child, and after that, he began living with his mother in Chicago. Rooker has American nationality and belongs to the white ethnic group.
Michael Rooker went to West Jasper Elementary School, and later graduated from the Goodman Theater School of Drama.
Michael Rooker’s career
Michael Rooker began his career in 1986, working on the film Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer. The film was based on the story by Henry Lee Lucas. He received good acclaim for his debut screen role.
After his debut, he made his appearance in several movies like Cliffhanger, Days of Thunder, Tombstone, Slither, Eight Men Out, Super, The 6 th Day, Mississippi Burns, Hypothermia, and many others.
In addition to acting, he has also worked as a director, producer, and voice actor. In 2012, He He directed The Lost Episode . Some of his voice work came from games like The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Bucher Bay, Days of Thunder , and The Walking Dead: Survival Instincts.
Michael Rooker Net Worth and Salary
Actor Michael Rooker net worth is estimated to be around $2 million in 2019. He earned most of his net worth from his acting and directing career. Some of his movies have earned a huge amount at the box office which are listed below.
| Films | box office profit | cast member |
| Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 | $863.8 million | Chris Pratt, Dave Bautista, Zoe Saldana |
| the belko experiment | $10 million | Tony Goldwyn , John Gallagher Jr., John C. McGinley |
| brother’s keeper | $1,306 million | Joshua Mills, Travis Tritt and Ray Wise |
Michael Rooker’s personal life
The 64-year-old actor is in a long-term marital relationship with his wife, Margot Rooker . They exchanged their wedding vows on June 22, 1979 .
The couple is living a happy life since they got married. The couple currently resides in California. The couple have welcomed two children; daughters Alynne Rooker and Gillian Rooker in their decades-long relationship.
Age, body measurements and other facts
- Age: Michael Rooker is 64 years old in 2019.
- Birthmark: Aries
- Height: He is 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m) tall.
- Weight: His body weight is around 90 kg.
- Shoe Size: 10 (US)
- Dress Size: 10 (US)
- He is well trained in Karate and has received a respected black belt.