MICKEY ROURKE HAIR LEXICON

1964 to 1973

Before Mickey was an actor he was an undefeated boxer, compiling an amateur boxing record of 27 wins (17 by knockout) 🥊

1981

Mickey Rourke's break out moment as Teddy Lewis in Body Heat. His minor part in this film stole the show, an 80's heartthrob was born.

1983

Softly spoken 'Motorcycle Boy' in Francis Ford Coppola's Rumble Fish.

1984

A magnetizing performance in The Pope of Greenwich Village with icon Daryl Hannah.

1985

"A Brando for the eighties" - Mickey's face graces the cover of The Face.

1986

"Human ashtray" Mickey stars alongside Kim Basinger in the controversial film 9/12 Weeks. They were forbidden to get to know each other socially as the storyline was based around a steamy love affair and the director believed that if they were friends they'd lose their "edge.”

1987

Mickey rapped on Bowie's 'Shining Star'.

"David said I got a new song I gonna record & I really like your voice. I want you to sing some background lyrics, I told David several times I can’t sing at all, when we got to the studio I was terrified. I told David once again-David I can’t sing but God bless him, he just wanted me on the album, just cuz he loved me so much" - 2019

1988

Rourke as Johnny Walker on the set of 'Homeboy' with his corrupt promoter aka Christopher Walken.

1989

Mickey Rourke is 'Johnny Handsome'

1989

"Desperate love and stunning sensuality". Wild Orchid, a steamy romantic drama starring Carre Otis who Mickey later married in 1992.

1990

“He could break your heart with a look” - Bob Dylan

1991

From here onwards, Mickey's somewhat short-lived career takes a downward trajectory...

1993

Mickey partying with Donatella in Miami

1994

This photo was taken during a period when Mickey had retired from film and was working as a professional boxer. L'uomo Vogue by Michael Comte

1995

BFF's. Mickey and Tupac got in trouble with Donald Trump for trashing a hotel room he owned when they were sharing a room during the filming of 'Bullet'.

1996

Bringing the heat ❤️‍🔥 So into this look; lowriders, crop top... Summer concept

1996

Beanie ✔️
Bandana ✔️
Wrapped speed dealers ✔️

Mickey on the set of Bullet alongside Adrian Brody and Adrian Brody's goatee.

1997

A cameo appearance as a shady and ruthless personal injury lawyer in The Rainmaker.

1999

Mickey & his top dogs, photographed for Architectural Digest.

2002

"The Cook" in Spun; a greasy chemistry cowboy.

2005

He is Marv in Sin City... After some more memorable roles, he bounced back and things are starting to look up.

2008

After a decade of sub-par roles, 'The Wrestler' is Mickey Rourke's resurrection and redemption - winning Best Picture at the Venice Film Festival and numerous awards for Best Actor among many others.