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Michael Rooker

Bio: Michael Rooker (born April 6, 1955) is an American actor who mainly plays roles of antagonists. He first rose to prominence for portraying the titular role in Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986) and is best known for starring as Merle Dixon in the AMC series The Walking Dead (2010–2013) and as Yondu Udonta in Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), followed by its sequels Guardians of the Galaxy Vol

Born: Wed, Apr 06 1955

Birthplace: Jasper, Alabama, USA

Michael Rooker is 69 years old

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Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 2

Michael Rooker will be 69 in Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 2 as 'Sgt. Major Riordan'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 03 2025

Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1

Michael Rooker was 69 in Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1 as 'Sgt. Major Thomas Riordan'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 26 2024

The Out-Laws

Michael Rooker was 68 in The Out-Laws as 'Agent Oldham'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 07 2023

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

Michael Rooker was 68 in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 as 'Yondu'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 03 2023

The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special

Michael Rooker was 67 in The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special as 'Yondu'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 24 2022

White Elephant

Michael Rooker was 67 in White Elephant as 'Gabriel Tancredi'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 03 2022

Corrective Measures

Michael Rooker was 67 in Corrective Measures as 'Warden Devlin'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 29 2022

Vivo

Michael Rooker was 66 in Vivo as 'Lutador (voice)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 30 2021

The Suicide Squad

Michael Rooker was 66 in The Suicide Squad as 'Savant'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 28 2021

Renegades: The Bad Boys of NASCAR

Michael Rooker was 66 in Renegades: The Bad Boys of NASCAR as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 29 2021

Michael Rooker was 66 in F9 as 'Buddy'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 19 2021

Clerk

Michael Rooker was 65 in Clerk as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 17 2021

Love and Monsters

Michael Rooker was 65 in Love and Monsters as 'Clyde'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 16 2020

The Golden Hour: Making of Days of Thunder

Michael Rooker was 65 in The Golden Hour: Making of Days of Thunder as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 30 2020

Fantasy Island

Michael Rooker was 64 in Fantasy Island as 'Damon'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 12 2020

Brightburn

Michael Rooker was 64 in Brightburn as 'The Big T'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 09 2019

Bolden

Michael Rooker was 64 in Bolden as 'Pat McMurphy'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 03 2019

The Robot Chicken Walking Dead Special: Look Who's Walking

Michael Rooker was 62 in The Robot Chicken Walking Dead Special: Look Who's Walking as 'Merle Dixon / Lucille's Father (voice)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 08 2017

Life After Flash

Michael Rooker was 62 in Life After Flash as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 02 2017

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

Michael Rooker was 62 in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 as 'Yondu'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 19 2017

The Belko Experiment

Michael Rooker was 60 in The Belko Experiment as 'Bud Melks'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 17 2016

Guide to the Galaxy with James Gunn

Michael Rooker was 59 in Guide to the Galaxy with James Gunn as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 09 2014

The Sparrows Are Flying Again! - The Making of the Dark Half

Michael Rooker was 59 in The Sparrows Are Flying Again! - The Making of the Dark Half as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 18 2014

The Driving Dead

Michael Rooker was 59 in The Driving Dead as 'Trooper'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 25 2014

Guardians of the Galaxy

Michael Rooker was 59 in Guardians of the Galaxy as 'Yondu Udonta'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 30 2014

Brother's Keeper

Michael Rooker was 57 in Brother's Keeper as 'Chief Carver'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 05 2013

Pennhurst

Michael Rooker was 57 in Pennhurst as 'Dr. Death'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 08 2012

Hypothermia

Michael Rooker was 57 in Hypothermia as 'Ray Pelletier'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 02 2012

Rogue River

Michael Rooker was 56 in Rogue River as 'Gas Attendent'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 16 2012

Mysteria

Michael Rooker was 56 in Mysteria as 'Captain McCarthy'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 23 2011

Cell 213

Michael Rooker was 56 in Cell 213 as 'Ray Clement'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 10 2011

Super

Michael Rooker was 55 in Super as 'Abe'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 26 2010

DC Showcase Original Shorts Collection

Michael Rooker was 55 in DC Showcase Original Shorts Collection as 'Red Doc (segment "Jonah Hex") (voice)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 09 2010

Atlantis Down

Michael Rooker was 55 in Atlantis Down as 'Father / Alien'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 2010

The Making of The Walking Dead

Michael Rooker was 55 in The Making of The Walking Dead as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 31 2010

DC Showcase: Jonah Hex

Michael Rooker was 55 in DC Showcase: Jonah Hex as 'Red Doc (voice)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 27 2010

Blood Done Sign My Name

Michael Rooker was 54 in Blood Done Sign My Name as 'Defense attorney Billy Watkins'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 01 2010

Louis

Michael Rooker was 54 in Louis as 'Pat McMurphy'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 2010

Matadors

Michael Rooker was 54 in Matadors as 'John Canterna'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 2010

The Marine 2

Michael Rooker was 54 in The Marine 2 as 'Church'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 29 2009

Freeway Killer

Michael Rooker was 54 in Freeway Killer as 'Det. St. John'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 04 2009

Penance

Michael Rooker was 54 in Penance as 'Mann'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 30 2009

Super Capers

Michael Rooker was 53 in Super Capers as 'Judge / Dark Winged Vesper'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 20 2009

Humanzee!

Michael Rooker was 53 in Humanzee! as 'Priest'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 01 2008

This Man's Life

Michael Rooker was 52 in This Man's Life as 'Richard Crummly'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 29 2008

Jumper

Michael Rooker was 52 in Jumper as 'William Rice'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 13 2008

Whisper

Michael Rooker was 52 in Whisper as 'Sydney Braverman'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 27 2007

Slither

Michael Rooker was 50 in Slither as 'Grant Grant'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 31 2006

Lenexa, 1 Mile

Michael Rooker was 50 in Lenexa, 1 Mile as 'Russ'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 25 2006

Portrait: The Making of Henry

Michael Rooker was 50 in Portrait: The Making of Henry as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 27 2005

Erection of an Epic - The Making of Mallrats

Michael Rooker was 50 in Erection of an Epic - The Making of Mallrats as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 20 2005

Chasing Ghosts

Michael Rooker was 50 in Chasing Ghosts as 'Mark Spencer'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 11 2005

The Eliminator

Michael Rooker was 49 in The Eliminator

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 06 2004

Skeleton Man

Michael Rooker was 48 in Skeleton Man as 'Captain Leary'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 01 2004

Saving Jessica Lynch

Michael Rooker was 48 in Saving Jessica Lynch as 'Colonel Curry'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 08 2003

On Thin Ice

Michael Rooker was 48 in On Thin Ice as 'Roger Hopkins'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 03 2003

The Box - 2003

Michael Rooker was 48 in The Box - 2003 as 'Detective Stafford'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 15 2003

The Outer Limits: The New Series - Time Travel and Infinity

Michael Rooker was 47 in The Outer Limits: The New Series - Time Travel and Infinity as 'Colonel Beckett'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 03 2002

Undisputed

Michael Rooker was 47 in Undisputed as 'A.J. Mercker'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 17 2002

Replicant

Michael Rooker was 46 in Replicant as 'Jake'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 11 2001

The 6th Day

Michael Rooker was 45 in The 6th Day as 'Robert Marshall'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 17 2000

Newsbreak

Michael Rooker was 45 in Newsbreak as 'John McNamara'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 26 2000

Here on Earth

Michael Rooker was 44 in Here on Earth as 'Malcolm Arnold'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 24 2000

Table One

Michael Rooker was 44 in Table One as 'Rowdy'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2000

Wicked Ways

Michael Rooker was 44 in Wicked Ways as 'Matt Draper / Dr. Matthew Swan'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 21 1999

The Bone Collector

Michael Rooker was 44 in The Bone Collector as 'Captain Howard Cheney'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 04 1999

Renegade Force

Michael Rooker was 43 in Renegade Force as 'Matt Cooper'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 14 1998

Brown's Requiem

Michael Rooker was 43 in Brown's Requiem as 'Fritz Brown'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 01 1998

Shadow Builder

Michael Rooker was 43 in Shadow Builder as 'Father Vassey'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 01 1998

The Replacement Killers

Michael Rooker was 42 in The Replacement Killers as 'Stan 'Zeedo' Zedkov'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 06 1998

Deceiver

Michael Rooker was 42 in Deceiver as 'Detective Edward Kennesaw'.

Movie Released: Sun, Aug 31 1997

Song of Hiawatha

Michael Rooker was 42 in Song of Hiawatha as 'Bertrand'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 31 1997

Keys to Tulsa

Michael Rooker was 42 in Keys to Tulsa as 'Keith Michaels'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 11 1997

Rosewood

Michael Rooker was 41 in Rosewood as 'Sheriff Walker'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 21 1997

Meet Wally Sparks

Michael Rooker was 41 in Meet Wally Sparks as 'Michael Rooker'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 31 1997

Bastard Out of Carolina

Michael Rooker was 41 in Bastard Out of Carolina as 'Uncle Earle'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 15 1996

The Trigger Effect

Michael Rooker was 41 in The Trigger Effect as 'Gary'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 30 1996

Back to Back

Michael Rooker was 41 in Back to Back as 'Bob Malone'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 29 1996

Mallrats

Michael Rooker was 40 in Mallrats as 'Svenning'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 20 1995

Johnny and Clyde

Michael Rooker was 39 in Johnny and Clyde as 'Frank Tennant'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1995

The Hard Truth

Michael Rooker was 39 in The Hard Truth as 'Jonah Mantz'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 23 1994

Suspicious

Michael Rooker was 38 in Suspicious as 'Attendet'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1994

Tombstone

Michael Rooker was 38 in Tombstone as 'Sherman McMasters'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 25 1993

Cliffhanger

Michael Rooker was 38 in Cliffhanger as 'Hal Tucker'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 28 1993

The Dark Half

Michael Rooker was 38 in The Dark Half as 'Sheriff Alan Pangborn'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 23 1993

Afterburn

Michael Rooker was 37 in Afterburn as 'Casey 'Z' Zankowski'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 30 1992

JFK

Michael Rooker was 36 in JFK as 'Bill Broussard'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 20 1991

Days of Thunder

Michael Rooker was 35 in Days of Thunder as 'Rowdy Burns'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 27 1990

Music Box

Michael Rooker was 34 in Music Box as 'Karchy Laszlo'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 1989

Sea of Love

Michael Rooker was 34 in Sea of Love as 'Terry'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 15 1989

L.A. Takedown

Michael Rooker was 34 in L.A. Takedown as 'Bosko'.

Movie Released: Sun, Aug 27 1989

Mississippi Burning

Michael Rooker was 33 in Mississippi Burning as 'Frank Bailey'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 08 1988

Eight Men Out

Michael Rooker was 33 in Eight Men Out as 'Chick Gandil'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 02 1988

Above the Law

Michael Rooker was 33 in Above the Law as 'Man in Bar'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 08 1988

Retreads

Michael Rooker was 32 in Retreads

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1988

Rent-a-Cop

Michael Rooker was 32 in Rent-a-Cop as 'Joe'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 28 1987

Light of Day

Michael Rooker was 31 in Light of Day as 'Oogie'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 06 1987

Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer

Michael Rooker was 31 in Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer as 'Henry'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 24 1986

Road Rage

Michael Rooker will be 69+ in Road Rage as 'Stony'.

Movie Released: Unreleased

Meteor

Michael Rooker will be 69+ in Meteor as 'Calvin Stark'.

Movie Released: Unreleased

The Underneath: In Fortune's Shadow

Michael Rooker will be 69+ in The Underneath: In Fortune's Shadow as 'The Man with the Answers'.

Movie Released: Unreleased

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Creature Commandos

Michael Rooker was 69+ in Creature Commandos as 'Sam (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 05 2024

What If...?

Michael Rooker was 66+ in What If...? as 'Yondu (voice), Yondu Udonta (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 11 2021

Marvel Studios Legends

Michael Rooker was 65+ in Marvel Studios Legends as 'Yondu Udonta (archive footage) (uncredited)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 08 2021

Dead Talk Live

Michael Rooker was 65+ in Dead Talk Live as 'Self - Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 25 2020

Creepshow

Michael Rooker was 64+ in Creepshow as 'Beau'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 2019

The Rookie

Michael Rooker was 63+ in The Rookie as 'Frank Teska'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 16 2018

SEAL Team

Michael Rooker was 62+ in SEAL Team as 'Big Chief'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 27 2017

Unlocked: The World of Games, Revealed

Michael Rooker was 61+ in Unlocked: The World of Games, Revealed as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 14 2016

Ride with Norman Reedus

Michael Rooker was 61+ in Ride with Norman Reedus as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 12 2016

CelebriD&D

Michael Rooker was 60+ in CelebriD&D as 'Arnold'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 19 2015

True Detective

Michael Rooker was 58+ in True Detective as 'Edward Hoyt'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 12 2014

Talking Dead

Michael Rooker was 56+ in Talking Dead as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 16 2011

The Walking Dead

Michael Rooker was 55+ in The Walking Dead as 'Merle Dixon'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 31 2010

Archer

Michael Rooker was 54+ in Archer as 'Sheriff E. Z. Ponder (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 17 2009

Meteor

Michael Rooker was 54+ in Meteor as 'Calvin Stark'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 12 2009

Chuck

Michael Rooker was 52+ in Chuck as 'Mauser'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 24 2007

Burn Notice

Michael Rooker was 52+ in Burn Notice as 'Dale Lawson'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 28 2007

Shark

Michael Rooker was 51+ in Shark

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 21 2006

Psych

Michael Rooker was 51+ in Psych as 'Garth Lawnmore'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 07 2006

Thief

Michael Rooker was 50+ in Thief as 'Detective John Hayes'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 28 2006

Criminal Minds

Michael Rooker was 50+ in Criminal Minds as 'Chief Carlson'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 2005

Las Vegas

Michael Rooker was 48+ in Las Vegas

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 2003

Tremors

Michael Rooker was 47+ in Tremors as 'Kinney'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 28 2003

CSI: Miami

Michael Rooker was 47+ in CSI: Miami as 'Marty Jones'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 2002

Crossing Jordan

Michael Rooker was 46+ in Crossing Jordan as 'Shawn Curaco'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 24 2001

Stargate SG-1

Michael Rooker was 42+ in Stargate SG-1 as 'Colonel Edwards'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 27 1997

The Outer Limits

Michael Rooker was 39+ in The Outer Limits as 'Colonel Beckett'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 26 1995

Fallen Angels

Michael Rooker was 38+ in Fallen Angels as 'Babe McCloor'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 01 1993

Law & Order

Michael Rooker was 35+ in Law & Order as 'Jamie Yost'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990

Gideon Oliver

Michael Rooker was 33+ in Gideon Oliver as 'Detective John Quinn'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 20 1989

Crime Story

Michael Rooker was 31+ in Crime Story as 'Lieutenant'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 19 1986

The Equalizer

Michael Rooker was 30+ in The Equalizer as 'Bill Whitaker'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1985