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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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Poster of Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 2
Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 2
Michael Rooker will be
69 in Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 2
as 'Sgt. Major Riordan'.
Thu, Apr 03 2025
Poster of Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1
Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1
Michael Rooker was
69 in Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1
as 'Sgt. Major Thomas Riordan'.
Wed, Jun 26 2024
Poster of The Out-Laws
The Out-Laws
Michael Rooker was
68 in The Out-Laws
as 'Agent Oldham'.
Fri, Jul 07 2023
Poster of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Michael Rooker was
68 in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
as 'Yondu'.
Wed, May 03 2023
Poster of The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
Michael Rooker was
67 in The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
as 'Yondu'.
Thu, Nov 24 2022
Poster of White Elephant
White Elephant
Michael Rooker was
67 in White Elephant
as 'Gabriel Tancredi'.
Fri, Jun 03 2022
Poster of Corrective Measures
Corrective Measures
Michael Rooker was
67 in Corrective Measures
as 'Warden Devlin'.
Fri, Apr 29 2022
Poster of Vivo
Vivo
Michael Rooker was
66 in Vivo
as 'Lutador (voice)'.
Fri, Jul 30 2021
Poster of The Suicide Squad
The Suicide Squad
Michael Rooker was
66 in The Suicide Squad
as 'Savant'.
Wed, Jul 28 2021
Poster of Renegades: The Bad Boys of NASCAR
Renegades: The Bad Boys of NASCAR
Michael Rooker was
66 in Renegades: The Bad Boys of NASCAR
as 'Self'.
Sat, May 29 2021
Poster of F9
F9
Michael Rooker was
66 in F9
as 'Buddy'.
Wed, May 19 2021
Poster of Clerk
Clerk
Michael Rooker was
65 in Clerk
as 'Self'.
Wed, Mar 17 2021
Poster of Love and Monsters
Love and Monsters
Michael Rooker was
65 in Love and Monsters
as 'Clyde'.
Fri, Oct 16 2020
Poster of The Golden Hour: Making of Days of Thunder
The Golden Hour: Making of Days of Thunder
Michael Rooker was
65 in The Golden Hour: Making of Days of Thunder
as 'Self'.
Wed, Sep 30 2020
Poster of Fantasy Island
Fantasy Island
Michael Rooker was
64 in Fantasy Island
as 'Damon'.
Wed, Feb 12 2020
Poster of Brightburn
Brightburn
Michael Rooker was
64 in Brightburn
as 'The Big T'.
Thu, May 09 2019
Poster of Bolden
Bolden
Michael Rooker was
64 in Bolden
as 'Pat McMurphy'.
Fri, May 03 2019
Poster of The Robot Chicken Walking Dead Special: Look Who's Walking
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)'.
Sun, Oct 08 2017
Poster of Life After Flash
Life After Flash
Michael Rooker was
62 in Life After Flash
as 'Self'.
Mon, Oct 02 2017
Poster of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Michael Rooker was
62 in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
as 'Yondu'.
Wed, Apr 19 2017
Poster of The Belko Experiment
The Belko Experiment
Michael Rooker was
60 in The Belko Experiment
as 'Bud Melks'.
Thu, Mar 17 2016
Poster of Guide to the Galaxy with James Gunn
Guide to the Galaxy with James Gunn
Michael Rooker was
59 in Guide to the Galaxy with James Gunn
as 'Self'.
Tue, Dec 09 2014
Poster of The Sparrows Are Flying Again! - The Making of the Dark Half
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'.
Tue, Nov 18 2014
Poster of The Driving Dead
The Driving Dead
Michael Rooker was
59 in The Driving Dead
as 'Trooper'.
Mon, Aug 25 2014
Poster of Guardians of the Galaxy
Guardians of the Galaxy
Michael Rooker was
59 in Guardians of the Galaxy
as 'Yondu Udonta'.
Wed, Jul 30 2014
Poster of Brother's Keeper
Brother's Keeper
Michael Rooker was
57 in Brother's Keeper
as 'Chief Carver'.
Fri, Apr 05 2013
Poster of Pennhurst
Pennhurst
Michael Rooker was
57 in Pennhurst
as 'Dr. Death'.
Mon, Oct 08 2012
Poster of Hypothermia
Hypothermia
Michael Rooker was
57 in Hypothermia
as 'Ray Pelletier'.
Tue, Oct 02 2012
Poster of Rogue River
Rogue River
Michael Rooker was
56 in Rogue River
as 'Gas Attendent'.
Mon, Jan 16 2012
Poster of Mysteria
Mysteria
Michael Rooker was
56 in Mysteria
as 'Captain McCarthy'.
Sun, Oct 23 2011
Poster of Cell 213
Cell 213
Michael Rooker was
56 in Cell 213
as 'Ray Clement'.
Fri, Jun 10 2011
Poster of Super
Super
Michael Rooker was
55 in Super
as 'Abe'.
Fri, Nov 26 2010
Poster of DC Showcase Original Shorts Collection
DC Showcase Original Shorts Collection
Michael Rooker was
55 in DC Showcase Original Shorts Collection
as 'Red Doc (segment "Jonah Hex") (voice)'.
Tue, Nov 09 2010
Poster of Atlantis Down
Atlantis Down
Michael Rooker was
55 in Atlantis Down
as 'Father / Alien'.
Fri, Oct 01 2010
Poster of The Making of The Walking Dead
The Making of The Walking Dead
Michael Rooker was
55 in The Making of The Walking Dead
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jul 31 2010
Poster of DC Showcase: Jonah Hex
DC Showcase: Jonah Hex
Michael Rooker was
55 in DC Showcase: Jonah Hex
as 'Red Doc (voice)'.
Tue, Jul 27 2010
Poster of Blood Done Sign My Name
Blood Done Sign My Name
Michael Rooker was
54 in Blood Done Sign My Name
as 'Defense attorney Billy Watkins'.
Mon, Feb 01 2010
Poster of Louis
Louis
Michael Rooker was
54 in Louis
as 'Pat McMurphy'.
Fri, Jan 01 2010
Poster of Matadors
Matadors
Michael Rooker was
54 in Matadors
as 'John Canterna'.
Fri, Jan 01 2010
Poster of The Marine 2
The Marine 2
Michael Rooker was
54 in The Marine 2
as 'Church'.
Tue, Dec 29 2009
Poster of Freeway Killer
Freeway Killer
Michael Rooker was
54 in Freeway Killer
as 'Det. St. John'.
Wed, Nov 04 2009
Poster of Penance
Penance
Michael Rooker was
54 in Penance
as 'Mann'.
Sat, May 30 2009
Poster of Super Capers
Super Capers
Michael Rooker was
53 in Super Capers
as 'Judge / Dark Winged Vesper'.
Fri, Mar 20 2009
Poster of Humanzee!
Humanzee!
Michael Rooker was
53 in Humanzee!
as 'Priest'.
Mon, Dec 01 2008
Poster of This Man's Life
This Man's Life
Michael Rooker was
52 in This Man's Life
as 'Richard Crummly'.
Sat, Mar 29 2008
Poster of Jumper
Jumper
Michael Rooker was
52 in Jumper
as 'William Rice'.
Wed, Feb 13 2008
Poster of Whisper
Whisper
Michael Rooker was
52 in Whisper
as 'Sydney Braverman'.
Tue, Nov 27 2007
Poster of Slither
Slither
Michael Rooker was
50 in Slither
as 'Grant Grant'.
Fri, Mar 31 2006
Poster of Lenexa, 1 Mile
Lenexa, 1 Mile
Michael Rooker was
50 in Lenexa, 1 Mile
as 'Russ'.
Sat, Mar 25 2006
Poster of Portrait: The Making of Henry
Portrait: The Making of Henry
Michael Rooker was
50 in Portrait: The Making of Henry
as 'Self'.
Tue, Sep 27 2005
Poster of Erection of an Epic - The Making of Mallrats
Erection of an Epic - The Making of Mallrats
Michael Rooker was
50 in Erection of an Epic - The Making of Mallrats
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Sep 20 2005
Poster of Chasing Ghosts
Chasing Ghosts
Michael Rooker was
50 in Chasing Ghosts
as 'Mark Spencer'.
Wed, May 11 2005
Poster of The Eliminator
The Eliminator
Michael Rooker was
49 in The Eliminator
Tue, Jul 06 2004
Poster of Skeleton Man
Skeleton Man
Michael Rooker was
48 in Skeleton Man
as 'Captain Leary'.
Mon, Mar 01 2004
Poster of Saving Jessica Lynch
Saving Jessica Lynch
Michael Rooker was
48 in Saving Jessica Lynch
as 'Colonel Curry'.
Sat, Nov 08 2003
Poster of On Thin Ice
On Thin Ice
Michael Rooker was
48 in On Thin Ice
as 'Roger Hopkins'.
Mon, Nov 03 2003
Poster of The Box - 2003
The Box - 2003
Michael Rooker was
48 in The Box - 2003
as 'Detective Stafford'.
Thu, May 15 2003
Poster of The Outer Limits: The New Series - Time Travel and Infinity
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'.
Tue, Sep 03 2002
Poster of Undisputed
Undisputed
Michael Rooker was
47 in Undisputed
as 'A.J. Mercker'.
Wed, Jul 17 2002
Poster of Replicant
Replicant
Michael Rooker was
46 in Replicant
as 'Jake'.
Fri, May 11 2001
Poster of The 6th Day
The 6th Day
Michael Rooker was
45 in The 6th Day
as 'Robert Marshall'.
Fri, Nov 17 2000
Poster of Newsbreak
Newsbreak
Michael Rooker was
45 in Newsbreak
as 'John McNamara'.
Tue, Sep 26 2000
Poster of Here on Earth
Here on Earth
Michael Rooker was
44 in Here on Earth
as 'Malcolm Arnold'.
Fri, Mar 24 2000
Poster of Table One
Table One
Michael Rooker was
44 in Table One
as 'Rowdy'.
Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of Wicked Ways
Wicked Ways
Michael Rooker was
44 in Wicked Ways
as 'Matt Draper / Dr. Matthew Swan'.
Tue, Dec 21 1999
Poster of The Bone Collector
The Bone Collector
Michael Rooker was
44 in The Bone Collector
as 'Captain Howard Cheney'.
Thu, Nov 04 1999
Poster of Renegade Force
Renegade Force
Michael Rooker was
43 in Renegade Force
as 'Matt Cooper'.
Mon, Dec 14 1998
Poster of Brown's Requiem
Brown's Requiem
Michael Rooker was
43 in Brown's Requiem
as 'Fritz Brown'.
Sun, Nov 01 1998
Poster of Shadow Builder
Shadow Builder
Michael Rooker was
43 in Shadow Builder
as 'Father Vassey'.
Sun, Nov 01 1998
Poster of The Replacement Killers
The Replacement Killers
Michael Rooker was
42 in The Replacement Killers
as 'Stan 'Zeedo' Zedkov'.
Fri, Feb 06 1998
Poster of Deceiver
Deceiver
Michael Rooker was
42 in Deceiver
as 'Detective Edward Kennesaw'.
Sun, Aug 31 1997
Poster of Song of Hiawatha
Song of Hiawatha
Michael Rooker was
42 in Song of Hiawatha
as 'Bertrand'.
Sat, May 31 1997
Poster of Keys to Tulsa
Keys to Tulsa
Michael Rooker was
42 in Keys to Tulsa
as 'Keith Michaels'.
Fri, Apr 11 1997
Poster of Rosewood
Rosewood
Michael Rooker was
41 in Rosewood
as 'Sheriff Walker'.
Fri, Feb 21 1997
Poster of Meet Wally Sparks
Meet Wally Sparks
Michael Rooker was
41 in Meet Wally Sparks
as 'Michael Rooker'.
Fri, Jan 31 1997
Poster of Bastard Out of Carolina
Bastard Out of Carolina
Michael Rooker was
41 in Bastard Out of Carolina
as 'Uncle Earle'.
Sun, Dec 15 1996
Poster of The Trigger Effect
The Trigger Effect
Michael Rooker was
41 in The Trigger Effect
as 'Gary'.
Fri, Aug 30 1996
Poster of Back to Back
Back to Back
Michael Rooker was
41 in Back to Back
as 'Bob Malone'.
Thu, Aug 29 1996
Poster of Mallrats
Mallrats
Michael Rooker was
40 in Mallrats
as 'Svenning'.
Fri, Oct 20 1995
Poster of Johnny and Clyde
Johnny and Clyde
Michael Rooker was
39 in Johnny and Clyde
as 'Frank Tennant'.
Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of The Hard Truth
The Hard Truth
Michael Rooker was
39 in The Hard Truth
as 'Jonah Mantz'.
Wed, Nov 23 1994
Poster of Suspicious
Suspicious
Michael Rooker was
38 in Suspicious
as 'Attendet'.
Sat, Jan 01 1994
Poster of Tombstone
Tombstone
Michael Rooker was
38 in Tombstone
as 'Sherman McMasters'.
Sat, Dec 25 1993
Poster of Cliffhanger
Cliffhanger
Michael Rooker was
38 in Cliffhanger
as 'Hal Tucker'.
Fri, May 28 1993
Poster of The Dark Half
The Dark Half
Michael Rooker was
38 in The Dark Half
as 'Sheriff Alan Pangborn'.
Fri, Apr 23 1993
Poster of Afterburn
Afterburn
Michael Rooker was
37 in Afterburn
as 'Casey 'Z' Zankowski'.
Sat, May 30 1992
Poster of JFK
JFK
Michael Rooker was
36 in JFK
as 'Bill Broussard'.
Fri, Dec 20 1991
Poster of Days of Thunder
Days of Thunder
Michael Rooker was
35 in Days of Thunder
as 'Rowdy Burns'.
Wed, Jun 27 1990
Poster of Music Box
Music Box
Michael Rooker was
34 in Music Box
as 'Karchy Laszlo'.
Fri, Dec 22 1989
Poster of Sea of Love
Sea of Love
Michael Rooker was
34 in Sea of Love
as 'Terry'.
Fri, Sep 15 1989
Poster of L.A. Takedown
L.A. Takedown
Michael Rooker was
34 in L.A. Takedown
as 'Bosko'.
Sun, Aug 27 1989
Poster of Mississippi Burning
Mississippi Burning
Michael Rooker was
33 in Mississippi Burning
as 'Frank Bailey'.
Thu, Dec 08 1988
Poster of Eight Men Out
Eight Men Out
Michael Rooker was
33 in Eight Men Out
as 'Chick Gandil'.
Fri, Sep 02 1988
Poster of Above the Law
Above the Law
Michael Rooker was
33 in Above the Law
as 'Man in Bar'.
Fri, Apr 08 1988
Poster of Retreads
Retreads
Michael Rooker was
32 in Retreads
Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of Rent-a-Cop
Rent-a-Cop
Michael Rooker was
32 in Rent-a-Cop
as 'Joe'.
Sat, Nov 28 1987
Poster of Light of Day
Light of Day
Michael Rooker was
31 in Light of Day
as 'Oogie'.
Fri, Feb 06 1987
Poster of Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer
Michael Rooker was
31 in Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer
as 'Henry'.
Wed, Sep 24 1986
Poster of Road Rage
Road Rage
Michael Rooker will be
69+ in Road Rage
as 'Stony'.
Unreleased
Poster of Meteor
Meteor
Michael Rooker will be
69+ in Meteor
as 'Calvin Stark'.
Unreleased
Poster of The Underneath: In Fortune's Shadow
The Underneath: In Fortune's Shadow
Michael Rooker will be
69+ in The Underneath: In Fortune's Shadow
as 'The Man with the Answers'.
Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Creature Commandos
Creature Commandos
Michael Rooker was
69+ in Creature Commandos
as 'Sam (voice)'.
First Air Date
Thu, Dec 05 2024
Poster of What If...?
What If...?
Michael Rooker was
66+ in What If...?
as 'Yondu (voice), Yondu Udonta (voice)'.
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 11 2021
Poster of Marvel Studios Legends
Marvel Studios Legends
Michael Rooker was
65+ in Marvel Studios Legends
as 'Yondu Udonta (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 08 2021
Poster of Dead Talk Live
Dead Talk Live
Michael Rooker was
65+ in Dead Talk Live
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Sat, Apr 25 2020
Poster of Creepshow
Creepshow
Michael Rooker was
64+ in Creepshow
as 'Beau'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 2019
Poster of The Rookie
The Rookie
Michael Rooker was
63+ in The Rookie
as 'Frank Teska'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 16 2018
Poster of SEAL Team
SEAL Team
Michael Rooker was
62+ in SEAL Team
as 'Big Chief'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 27 2017
Poster of Unlocked: The World of Games, Revealed
Unlocked: The World of Games, Revealed
Michael Rooker was
61+ in Unlocked: The World of Games, Revealed
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Dec 14 2016
Poster of Ride with Norman Reedus
Ride with Norman Reedus
Michael Rooker was
61+ in Ride with Norman Reedus
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 12 2016
Poster of CelebriD&D
CelebriD&D
Michael Rooker was
60+ in CelebriD&D
as 'Arnold'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 19 2015
Poster of True Detective
True Detective
Michael Rooker was
58+ in True Detective
as 'Edward Hoyt'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 12 2014
Poster of Talking Dead
Talking Dead
Michael Rooker was
56+ in Talking Dead
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 16 2011
Poster of The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead
Michael Rooker was
55+ in The Walking Dead
as 'Merle Dixon'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 31 2010
Poster of Archer
Archer
Michael Rooker was
54+ in Archer
as 'Sheriff E. Z. Ponder (voice)'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 17 2009
Poster of Meteor
Meteor
Michael Rooker was
54+ in Meteor
as 'Calvin Stark'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 12 2009
Poster of Chuck
Chuck
Michael Rooker was
52+ in Chuck
as 'Mauser'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 24 2007
Poster of Burn Notice
Burn Notice
Michael Rooker was
52+ in Burn Notice
as 'Dale Lawson'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 28 2007
Poster of Shark
Shark
Michael Rooker was
51+ in Shark
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 21 2006
Poster of Psych
Psych
Michael Rooker was
51+ in Psych
as 'Garth Lawnmore'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jul 07 2006
Poster of Thief
Thief
Michael Rooker was
50+ in Thief
as 'Detective John Hayes'.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 28 2006
Poster of Criminal Minds
Criminal Minds
Michael Rooker was
50+ in Criminal Minds
as 'Chief Carlson'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 2005
Poster of Las Vegas
Las Vegas
Michael Rooker was
48+ in Las Vegas
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 2003
Poster of Tremors
Tremors
Michael Rooker was
47+ in Tremors
as 'Kinney'.
First Air Date
Fri, Mar 28 2003
Poster of CSI: Miami
CSI: Miami
Michael Rooker was
47+ in CSI: Miami
as 'Marty Jones'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 2002
Poster of Crossing Jordan
Crossing Jordan
Michael Rooker was
46+ in Crossing Jordan
as 'Shawn Curaco'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 24 2001
Poster of Stargate SG-1
Stargate SG-1
Michael Rooker was
42+ in Stargate SG-1
as 'Colonel Edwards'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 27 1997
Poster of The Outer Limits
The Outer Limits
Michael Rooker was
39+ in The Outer Limits
as 'Colonel Beckett'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 26 1995
Poster of Fallen Angels
Fallen Angels
Michael Rooker was
38+ in Fallen Angels
as 'Babe McCloor'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 01 1993
Poster of Law & Order
Law & Order
Michael Rooker was
35+ in Law & Order
as 'Jamie Yost'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990
Poster of Gideon Oliver
Gideon Oliver
Michael Rooker was
33+ in Gideon Oliver
as 'Detective John Quinn'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 20 1989
Poster of Crime Story
Crime Story
Michael Rooker was
31+ in Crime Story
as 'Lieutenant'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 19 1986
Poster of The Equalizer
The Equalizer
Michael Rooker was
30+ in The Equalizer
as 'Bill Whitaker'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1985