Tim Rooney
Timothy Hayes Yule (January 4, 1947 – September 23, 2006), better known as Tim Rooney, was an American actor. Rooney was the second son of actor and comedian Mickey Rooney. Later in his life, Rooney developed a rare muscle disease known as dermatomyositis.[1]
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 Back, L-R: Ahna Capri, Andrew Duggan, Peggy McCay, Tim Rooney. Front: Ronnie Dapo, Carol Nicholson and "Tramp", from the TV series Room for One More (1962) | |
| Born | Timothy Hayes Yule January 4, 1947 Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | September 23, 2006 (aged 59) Hemet, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1955–1983 |
| Parent(s) | Mickey Rooney B. J. Baker |
| Relatives | Mickey Rooney Jr. (brother) Michael Rooney (half-brother) |
Early life
Tim Rooney was born on January 4, 1947, in Birmingham, Alabama. His mother was a former Miss Alabama and singer, Betty Jane Rase, who performed as B. J. Baker.[1]
Career
Rooney's notable appearances included the films Village of the Giants and Riot on Sunset Strip, and also the TV series The Donald O'Connor Show, Maverick, Dr. Kildare, Gidget, Bewitched, Dragnet and the cartoon show Mister T, in voiceovers.[1]
In 1962 he co-starred as one of the children in the ABC comedy Room for One More. In 1964–1965, Tim co-starred with his father in Mickey.
Death
Tim Rooney died on September 23, 2006, at the age of 59, from pneumonia, complicated from the dermatomyositis.
References
- "Mickey Rooney's Son Timothy Dies at 59". Fox News. Los Angeles. Associated Press. September 27, 2006. Retrieved May 9, 2019.
External links
- Tim Rooney at IMDb
- Tim Rooney discography at Discogs