Mickey Rooney's Iconic Awards Hit The Auction Block

Reliving Hollywood Magic: Mickey Rooney's Legacy

Hey there! Picture this: a Hollywood legend whose career spanned nearly a century is about to make headlines again. The late Mickey Rooney, who left us in 2014 at the age of 93, has left behind a legacy that’s hard to forget. Now, nearly four years after his passing, his Best Actor Golden Globe and Emmy awards are stepping into the spotlight once more—this time, at the auction block. It’s like reliving history in real-time!

His Groundbreaking Role in 'Bill'

Mickey Rooney was nothing short of a trailblazer. In the early '80s, he took on the unforgettable role of Bill Sackter in the 1981 film Bill. This movie wasn’t just another flick; it was based on the true story of a man who spent almost six decades institutionalized due to an intellectual disability. But here’s the twist—his life changed dramatically when a documentary filmmaker invited him to live in Minnesota. The story didn’t stop there. Bill appeared in two television movies and even a feature-length documentary, which helped shift national attitudes about people with disabilities. Mickey’s portrayal was nothing short of transformative.

Iconic Awards Up for Grabs

Fast forward to today, and Mickey’s iconic Golden Globe and Emmy awards are now being auctioned off through Nate D. Sanders Auctions starting on Thursday, January 31. The Golden Globe, which Mickey proudly took home in 1982, will start with a bidding price of $6,000, while the 1981 Emmy award will begin at $2,000. Both awards are being sold by the Mickey Rooney estate. These aren’t just trophies; they’re symbols of a man who shaped the entertainment industry for decades.

Throughout his nine-decade-long career in Hollywood, Mickey Rooney was a powerhouse. He bagged two Golden Globes, a Juvenile Academy Award, an honorary Oscar, and one Emmy Award. His Golden Globe and Emmy for Bill were just the tip of the iceberg. When he was just 18 years old, back in 1936, Mickey was honored with the Juvenile Academy Award alongside actress Deanna Durbin. This award recognized their incredible contributions in bringing the spirit and personification of youth to the screen, setting a high standard for juvenile actors everywhere.

A Lifetime of Achievements

Mickey also won a Golden Globe in 1964 for Mickey and received an honorary Academy Award in 1983, recognizing his five decades of versatility in memorable film performances. But Mickey’s life wasn’t just about his on-screen achievements. He was a man of many loves and even more stories. Known for his eight marriages in Hollywood and being a father to 11 children, Mickey’s personal life was as colorful as his professional one. His list of famous spouses includes Ava Gardner, B.J. Baker, Martha Vickers, Elaine Devry, Barbara Ann Thomason, Marge Lane, Carolyn Hockett, and Jan Chamberlin, who was by his side for 34 years until his passing in 2014.