Mickey Rooney – Entertaining Troops

Mickey Rooney had a career in showbiz spanning nine decades, appearing in more than 300 films. (Now that is a jaw-dropping number!) Just before being drafted into the army during World War II, he was already one of the box office’s top stars.

All in all, he served in the army from 1944 to 1946. He earned a Bronze Star for entertaining troops in combat zones. In his fruitful career, Rooney received numerous Academy Award nominations and a Golden Globe Award. Sadly, he’s no longer with us, as he passed away in 2014.