Mickey Rooney, who started as a child star in vaudeville and went on to star in hundreds of movies and TV shows, has died at the age of 93. 
Rooney circa 1927 in a three-piece suit. The actor got his start in his parents' vaudeville show. 
Rooney, center, is seen with fellow young Hollywood actors Jackie Cooper, right, and Freddie Bartholomew circa 1930. 
Mickey Rooney stars with Judy Garland and Ronald Sinclair in a scene from the comedy "Thoroughbreds Don't Cry." 
Rooney is seen in 1938 in a portrait shot for "Out West with the Hardys." 
Rooney garnered acclaim for his role in 1938's "Boys Town" with Spencer Tracey. 
Rooney hold hands with Judy Garland in a 1940 still from the film "Andy Hardy Meets Debutante." 
Rooney talks with Lana Turner in the late 1930's. 
Rooney and his first wife, American actress Ava Gardner, in the early 1940's. 
Rooney dressed as Pinocchio for the 1957 television movie. 
Rooney took a two-year break from making movies while he served in World War II. 
Rooney made his directorial debut in 1951's "My True Story." 
Rooney earned an Oscar nomination for his role in the World War II film "The Bold and the Brave" in 1956. 
Rooney played the title roll in 1957's "Baby Face Nelson." 
In 1961, Rooney took on the infamous role as an Asian landlord in "Breakfast at Tiffany's." 
Rooney appeared in 1977's "Pete's Dragon" with Sean Marshall. 
Rooney co-starred in 1979's "The Black Stallion" with Kelly Reno. 
Rooney tries on a feathered hat in his dressing room in the Mark Hellinger Theatre during run of the play 'Sugar Babies' in October of 1979. He was nominated for a Tony for the role. 
Rooney is seen with Raquel Welch in 1980 during from the ABC series "Raquel." 
Rooney appear in 2006's "Night at the Museum" with Dick Van Dyke and Bill Cobbs.
- Rooney was the No. 1 box office draw from 1939 - 1941
- He was born Joseph Yule Jr. on Sept. 23, 1920, in Brooklyn, New York
- He had a famous screen partnership with Judy Garland
- Rooney earned an Oscar nomination for his role in the film "The Bold and the Brave"
(CNN) -- Actor Mickey Rooney, one of Hollywood's brightest stars in the 1930s and 1940s, died Sunday in California, the Los Angeles County Coroner's office said. He was 93.
The diminutive 5-foot, 2-inch Rooney began his acting career shortly after his first birthday, appearing on vaudeville stages with his parents. He was born Joseph Yule, Jr. on Sept. 23, 1920 in Brooklyn, New York.
Actor Mickey Rooney dies at 93 
Click through to see people who passed away in 2014. Mickey Rooney, who started as a child star in vaudeville and went on to star in hundreds of movies and TV shows, has died at the age of 93. 
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Rooney also starred as half of one of the most famous screen partnerships in film history, teaming with actress Judy Garland in a number of the "Andy Hardy" films. He also starred with her in several Busby Berkeley musicals, including 1940's "Strike up the Band" and "Babes on Broadway" a year later.
From 1939 through 1941, Rooney was the No. 1 box office draw in the United States.
He earned an Oscar nomination for his role in the World War II film "The Bold and the Brave" in 1956.
Rooney's personal life generated almost as much talk as his film career. He walked down the aisle eight times. His first wife was starlet Ava Gardner.
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