If That’s Your Real Name
Believe it or not, Mickey Rooney is not his real name. On September 23, 1920, the famous actor was born and named Ninnian Joseph Yule Jr. It’s not uncommon for aspiring actors to take on stage names, but Mickey Rooney wasn’t his first name change.
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So, how did this Ninnian guy become Mickey Rooney? Well, it was a pretty long process and began when he changed his name to Sonny Yule. Then again to Mickey McGuire, Mickey Looney, and finally, Mickey Rooney! Ninnian Yule just doesn’t have the same ring to it.