Tim Rooney
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Tim Rooney | |
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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) |
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]
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
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
- ^ a b c "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