UdevelopME Thinks Mickey Rooney is a Good Role Model to Child Stars

By Tim Levin

Most of us only remember the legendary Mickey Rooney as an adult actor, but what many do not realize, is that Mickey started his career as a child actor. UdevelopME would have been honored to have someone like Mickey as a part of team. Mickey's first actual acting appearance was at  15 months old in his parents’ vaudeville act, singing “Pal o’ My Cradle Days." Rooney then went on to steal the show as a child actor. He had it all. He could sing, dance, play instruments, and had a knack for producing a laugh and a smile. 

After his parents divorced Mickey went with his mother to Hollywood. It was here where Mickey skyrocketed to stardom. His early start in acting launched what ended up being a 9 decade career, and a career that most of us will never forget. The staff at UdevelopME varies in age and we could all remember the different time periods of Rooney's carreer. 

During his legendary nine-decade career, Rooney starred in over 300 films and television programs. He also worked in radio, recordings, and commercials as well. Rooney was born to be in front of the camera, ad it was where he was happiest. He devoted his life to acting and through it came a most memorable career. 

By the end of his career Mickey Rooney had won 2 Oscars out of his 4 nominations, won an Emmy Award, and was even nominated for a Tony Award. I bet when Mickey was a child he could have never guessed he would be acting for 90 years and become an award winning actor as well. So you never know, If you join UdevelopME it could very well be the start of a long successful career. 

I believe Mickey Rooney's career is a great story for those children, especially at UdevelopME, who are looking to get into acting. It goes to show that nothing is impossible and despite some difficulties and hard times Mickey endured, he never let them get in the way of what he loved, acting. So any of you young stars that may get discouraged about how hard acting may be, or even those who dream of becoming an actor/actress, remember that as long as you love what  you do and work hard, those dreams can come true.