Mickey Rooney is one of those stars who has really been through the wringer. He got started at a young age and was wildly popular on the stage or on the silver screen. People from around the nation knew his name in a very short amount of time.
Not only was Mickey Rooney able to captivate concerts because of his energy, he also was working during the time when vaudeville was very well-known.
As he got older, he continued to be involved in Hollywood. He worked with people who were also well-known, including Judy Garland.
Some of the difficulties he faced were almost impossible to overcome, including his time when he was in World War II on the battlefront. He did make the transition back to being an actor, and continued to be a favorite among the audiences.
These days, we can only look back on what he brought to us and realized that something great was in our midst.