As of 2007, he is the only surviving screen actor to appear in silent films and still continue to act in movies into the 21st century. His film debut was in the movie Not to Be Trusted (1926) in 1926 at the age of four.

Attended the state funeral of former President Ronald Reagan. (11 June 2004).

Is of Scottish ancestry.

He was a close friend of the Reverend Jerry Falwell.

He is most proud of his film The Black Stallion (1979).

Has two grandchildren (Shannon Rooney and Dominique Rooney) and two great-grandchildren (Kaitlyn Rooney and Hunter Rooney).

Former roommate of Blake Edwards.

At age nineteen became the first teenager to be Oscar-nominated in a leading role for Babes in Arms (1939).

Underwent double heart bypass surgery in 2000.

His third child, Teddy Rooney, was born weighing 7 lb. 3 oz. on April 13, 1950, to Martha Vickers.

Stepfather of Christopher Aber and Mark Aber Rooney.

Originally came to Hollywood to audition for "Our Gang" (aka "The Little Rascals" (1955)), but didn`t get in.

In his autobiography, he made a passing reference to a brothel called "The T&M Studio," where the ladies were look-alikes for Hollywood starlets. There were rumors of such a brothel, but before Rooney`s book no one would ever admit to ever having been there, or even verify its existence. He wrote that Groucho Marx had taken him there (only once), and Groucho appeared to be on a first-name basis with many of the ladies.

Was co-owner for many years of the Mickey Rooney Tabas Hotel in Downingtown, Pennsylvania.

Liza Minnelli wanted Rooney to do the eulogy at the funeral for her mother, Judy Garland in June of 1969, but decided against it because she felt that Rooney might not be able to get through it, given his and Garland`s long and close friendship.

Father of Jimmy Rooney and Jonelle Rooney, from his marriage to Carolyn Hockett.

Father of Tim Rooney and Mickey Rooney Jr., from his marriage to Betty Jane Rase.

Was considered for the role of Archie Bunker on "All in the Family" (1971).

Loves golf and the ponies.

Son of Scottish-born vaudevillian/actor Joe Yule.

Mickey`s son Teddy Rooney appeared with him in Andy Hardy Comes Home (1958), portraying - who else? - Andy Hardy Jr.

Married 8 times!

US Army. PFC. Served 21 months with a unit that entertained the troops during WWII