[Oldpuppymax]

Probably the most talented individual Hollywood has ever known. Or at least in a tie with Judy Garland.

[ErnBatavia]

When I was a kid (late elementary skoo and into junior high...er, um "middle school") he and his family moved close by and his son Timmy joined our class.

I still remember Mickey picking his son up at school in his T-Bird convertible; always had that sh*t-eating grin.

Tim died about five years ago from some rare malady.

[captbarney]

Sir Lawrence Olivier called Rooney the greatest actor in the world. He was also considered the best athlete in Hollywood in the early 40’s(swimming, tennis(pro material),football, baseball etc