Mickey Rourke, born 1952
Mickey Rourke was once one of Hollywood’s most recognisable leading men, known for that intense, lived-in charisma in films like Diner and 9 1/2 Weeks. Later, he stepped away from acting for boxing, and the injuries he sustained changed his face in a way that became part of his public story. He has spoken openly about reconstructive work after facial damage, and about procedures that did not turn out as planned. Even so, he managed a major late-career return with The Wrestler, earning an Oscar nomination and reminding people that screen presence is not only about looks.
