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Mickey Rourke

Then

Philip Andre Rourke Jr., widely recognized by his stage name Mickey Rourke, is an acclaimed American actor, screenwriter, and former boxer. While he has made notable appearances in a variety of genres, including drama, action, and thrillers, Rourke's prominence reached its peak during the 1980s. Memorable films from this era include Diner, Rumble Fish, The Pope of Greenwich Village, and Angel Heart. However, in a surprising turn of events, Rourke made the decision to step away from acting in 1991 and pursue a career as a professional boxer, a path he had trained for in his earlier years.

Now

Three years later, Rourke stopped boxing and switched back to acting. He gained supporting roles in various movies over the years before landing the lead role in the 2005 neo-noir action thriller Sin City, which marked his significant comeback. Rourke received three nominations for an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, and a BAFTA for his work in the 2008 movie The Wrestler. Since then, he has acted in movies including Immortals, The Expendables, and Iron Man 2. He has two marriages under his belt and is now dating Russian beauty Anastassija Makarenko.