TAVIS SMILEY | Guest: Mickey Rourke | PBS

Oscar-nominated actor compares his role in the Wrestler to his life.

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[Papiprah]

I am really happy for Mickey to be back, he really sounds a renewed man, very comfortable in his own skin and full of wisdom. He frequently says he self-distructed, maybe boxing was the best way he had to fight those inner demons that were persecuting him. I'm glad he's back stronger. x

[flagal78]

Mickey is like, the last real man left in Hollywood...he is humble, honest, a seriously gifted actor and still has a rough sex appeal...he is amazing....and I love the outfit, too! Take care of yourself, Mick! Happy Birthday from someone who loves you!

[Kaio1979]

@evelskunny he had 5 reconstructive nose surgerys, having cartridge from one of his hears transplanted. That was because of his boxing carrer, not out of vanity. May I recomend "Inside the Actor Studio - Mickey Rourke"? Anyway, a great actor, but on top of that, a great man.

[SUGARPOP73]

One day Holliwood will make a movie about his life.I can't see happenning with people like Brad Pitt,Clooney,Damon...

[evelskunny]

lovem but he looks awful,dont have plastic surgery,

[prt61370]

Holy shit! He had Freddie Roach in his corner. Isn't Roach the trainer for pacquiao? Thats amazing!.

[PoochMount18]

He's a legend, he always was.

[kashvenali]

funny how when he was on top, he didn't want it and threw it all away.

Now that he is on the bottom , he appreciates his craft now. I think the life lesson

Mick learned was humility and respect. good luck to a legend in the making...

[xPirus26]

u know what I love about Tavis Smiley show...Tavis remembers of a psychologist's session who goes very keen and gentle into his guests souls...at the same time making them give deliberately very informative and intimate aspects of his special guests and! if u have recognized..they become very honest with him...thank u Tavis :)

[icodlosvinos]

Superb actor and superb man.....................humble and honest and seriously sexy lol lol

[squarey1]

In an interview with Piers Morgan, Mickey said that when he retired he was only two fights away from a bout for World Boxing Organisation title in the Cruiserweight division. I emailed the WBO and suggested it consider making Rourke an honorary WBO champion. No reply.

[mickeyandcarrie]

Mickey looks hot in this interview.