Mickey Rooney

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Characters played by Mickey Rooney

Gus — Night at the Museum (2006)

Gorilla exhibit who communicates through sign language and protects Larry.

Gus — Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (2014)

British museum guard who assists Larry in London.

Tod — The Fox and the Hound (1981)

A playful red fox raised by Widow Tweed who befriends a hound puppy named Copper.

Smalltown Resident — The Muppets (2011)

Local inhabitant in Gary's hometown.

Lampie — Pete's Dragon (1977)

The eccentric lighthouse keeper who first encounters Elliott. He struggles with the townspeople's skepticism but staunchly defends Pete and supports the dragon's presence. He lives with his daughter Nora and ultimately witnesses Elliott's heroic actions during the storm.

Mr. Yunioshi — Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961)

Mr. Yunioshi is Holly's landlord. When Holly cannot find her keys after visiting Tiffany & Co., she buzzes him at the apartment building so that he can let her in, providing a brief practical connection to her precarious daily life.

Sparky — Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure (2001)

Energetic, young stray dog in the sequel's pack.

Flip (voice) — Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland (1989)

Flip is a mischievous clown in Slumberland who persuades Nemo to skip his lessons and later tempts him to open the forbidden door. Although Flip contributes to the crisis, he possesses a map of Nightmare Land, making him necessary to the rescue mission alongside Nemo, Icarus, Camille, and Professor Genius.

Fugly Floom, the Speechless Man in Hotel — Babe: Pig in the City (1998)

Wealthy, mute hotel owner who initially shelters animals for profit.

Movie Mason — Phantom of the Megaplex (2000)

Elderly former owner of the original theater on the site. He believes he still works at the megaplex and claims to have never believed in the phantom story.

Ding 'Dingy' Bell — It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963)

A Las Vegas-bound traveler and friend of Benjy Benjamin. He helps charter a small airplane, then faces the crisis of landing it after their alcoholic pilot knocks himself out. Once on the ground, Ding joins Benjy in hiring a cab and pursuing the buried money with the other competing motorists.

Henry Dailey — The Black Stallion (1979)

Alec's father who initially opposes the horse but eventually supports his son.

Career Overview

Mickey Rooney has 348 screen credits in a career dating back to 1925. Their work spans 20 cinematic universes — most prominently Andy Hardy Collection with 15 titles. Signature works include Night at the Museum, The Fox and the Hound, Pete's Dragon. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
348
Birth Date
1920-09-23
Birth Place
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 20 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q104081), public domain (CC0).