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Has at least seven tatoos including a tiger head with Chinese symbolson his left shoulder, a bulls skull on his right bicep, and a shamrock on his left forearm.

Became a professional boxer in 1991 but retired in 1995.

Is a motorcycle enthusiast.

Kim Basinger once called him "The Human Ashtray".

Filmed a role in The Thin Red Line (1998), that eventually got cut. He gets thanked in the credits.

Arrested by the LAPD and charged with spousal abuse. [July 1994]

Used to own a gym in West Hollywood called Shapiro.

Has an younger sister named Patty, a younger half-brother named Joey, and six step-siblings.

Walked off the set of Luck of the Draw (2000) when the producers refused to let him include his pet chihuahua in the movie. [August 1999]

Was rushed to Cedars Sinai Medical Center in L.A. His reps said it was for an allergic reaction to cough syrup he was taking to battle the flu. Rourke was released a few hours later. [19 April 1999]

Grew up in the tough Miami area known as Liberty City.

Was first considered for the role of Axel Foley in Beverly Hills Cop (1984). It was eventually passed on to Sylvester Stallone, and, after many script revisions, Eddie Murphy.

Was trained by Sandra Seacat.

Made his professional boxing debut on May 23, 1991 in Florida by winning a 4 round decision over Steve Powell.

Retired from boxing undefeated after boxing a draw with "Irish" Sean Gibbons in Davie, Florida in 1994.

As an amateur boxer, put together a knockout streak of 12 straight.

Sparred with world champions James Toney and Carlos Monzón.

On June 3, 1992 he knocked-out Darrell Miller in one round in Japan.

On Nov. 20, 1993, he knocked-out Thomas McCoy in 3 rounds in Germany.

On Dec. 12, 1993 he knocked-out Terry Jesmer in Spain in 4 rounds.

Used to co-own a very tiny soda fountain/ice cream/magazine stand in Beverly Hills with his hairdresser pal Giuseppe Franco called Mickey & Joey's.

As a boxer, his nickname was "El Marielito".

Visited former World Middleweight Boxing Champion Carlos Monzón while Monzón was in prison for murder in Argentina. The two reportedly boxed an exhibition.

Was considered for the role of Jack Crawford in The Silence of the Lambs (1991).

Has admitted in interviews that he only did Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man (1991) for the money.

Was originally cast as "Stuntman Mike" in Grindhouse (2007).

Turned down Bruce Willis' role in Pulp Fiction (1994).

Was considered for a role in Inglourious Basterds (2009).

Is a good friend of French singer and painter Tristan, who designed, among other things, the "tiger jacket" Rourke wears in Homeboy (1988).

In its obituary of poet Charles Bukowski, the screenwriter of Barfly (1987), "The New York Post" used a photo of Rourke as Henry Chinaski in the film instead of a photo of the poet himself.

Is an alumni of the Lee Strasberg Institute such as actors Frank Miranda, Scarlett Johansson, Rosario Dawson, Dennis Hopper, Julia Roberts.

Was offered a role in Revolver (2005/I), but turned it down to do Domino (2005).

Was great friends with 'Bullet' co-star and rapper Tupac Shakur.

Sin City 2 (2010) (pre-production) (rumored) .... Marv

The Informers (2008) (completed) .... Peter

Killshot (2008) .... Armand "The Blackbird" Degas

The Wrestler (2008) .... Randy 'The Ram' Robinson

Stormbreaker (2006) .... Darrius Sayle

True Crime: New York City (2005) (VG) (voice) .... Terrence Higgins

Domino (2005) .... Ed Mosbey

Sin City (2005) .... Marv

Driv3r (2004) (VG) (voice) .... Jericho

Man on Fire (2004) .... Jordan

Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003) .... Billy

Masked and Anonymous (2003) .... Edmund

Spun (2002) .... The Cook

Picture Claire (2001) .... Eddie

The Follow (2001) .... Husband

They Crawl (2001) .... Tiny Frakes

The Pledge (2001) .... Jim Olstad

Get Carter (2000) .... Cyrus Paice

Animal Factory (2000) .... Jan the Actress

Shades (1999) .... Paul S. Sullivan

Shergar (1999) .... Gavin O'Rourke

Cousin Joey (1999)

Out in Fifty (1999) .... Jack Bracken

Thursday (1998) .... Kasarov

Thicker Than Blood (1998) (TV) .... Father Frank Larkin

Point Blank (1998) .... Rudy Ray

Buffalo '66 (1998) .... The Bookie

The Rainmaker (1997) .... Bruiser Stone

Love in Paris (1997) .... John Gray

Double Team (1997) .... Stavros

Bullet (1996) .... Butch 'Bullet' Stein

Exit in Red (1996) .... Ed Altman

Fall Time (1995) .... Florence

The Last Outlaw (1994) (TV) .... Graff

F.T.W. (1994) .... Frank T. Wells

White Sands (1992) .... Gorman Lennox

Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man (1991) .... Harley Davidson

Desperate Hours (1990) .... Michael Bosworth

Wild Orchid (1990) .... James Wheeler

Johnny Handsome (1989) .... John Sedley a.ka. Johnny Handsome / Johnny Mitchell

Francesco (1989) .... Francesco

Homeboy (1988) .... Johnny Walker

A Prayer for the Dying (1987) .... Martin Fallon

Barfly (1987) .... Henry Chinaski

Angel Heart (1987) .... Harry Angel

Nine 1/2 Weeks (1986) .... John

Year of the Dragon (1985) .... Capt. Stanley White

Eureka (1984) .... Aurelio D'Amato

The Pope of Greenwich Village (1984) .... Charlie

Rumble Fish (1983) .... The Motorcycle Boy

Diner (1982) .... Robert 'Boogie' Sheftell

Hardcase (1981) (TV) .... Perk Dawson

Body Heat (1981) .... Teddy Lewis

Heaven's Gate (1980) .... Nick Ray

Rape and Marriage: The Rideout Case (1980) (TV) .... John Rideout

Fade to Black (1980) .... Richie

Act of Love (1980) (TV) .... Joseph Cybulkowski

City in Fear (1980) (TV) .... Tony Pate

1941 (1979) .... Pvt. Reese

=Awards==

Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA

2006 Won Saturn Award Best Supporting Actor for: Sin City (2005)

Boston Society of Film Critics Awards

1983 Won BSFC Award Best Supporting Actor for: Diner (1982)

Chicago Film Critics Association Awards

2006 Won CFCA Award Best Supporting Actor for: Sin City (2005)

Independent Spirit Awards

1988 Nominated Independent Spirit Award Best Male Lead for: Barfly (1987)

Irish Film and Television Awards

2005 Won Audience Award Best International Actor for: Sin City (2005)

National Society of Film Critics Awards, USA

1983 Won NSFC Award Best Supporting Actor for: Diner (1982)

Online Film Critics Society Awards

2006 Won OFCS Award Best Supporting Actor for: Sin City (2005)

Razzie Awards

1991 Nominated Razzie Award Worst Actor for: Desperate Hours (1990) Also for Wild Orchid (1990).

Satellite Awards

2005 Nominated Satellite Award Outstanding Actor in a Supporting Role, Drama for: Sin City (2005)