Mickey Rooney had to file for bankruptcy in 1962 due to mismanagement of his finances. Shortly before his death in 2014 at age 93, he alleged mistreatment by some family members and testified before Congress about what he alleged was physical abuse and exploitation by family members. By the end of his life, his millions in earnings had dwindled to an estate that was valued at only $18,000. He died owing medical bills and back taxes, and contributions were solicited from the public. Rooney was born Joseph Yule, Jr. on September 23, 1920, in Brooklyn, New York, the only child of vaudevillians
Joseph Barbara (actor) Joseph Barbara (actor) Joseph Edward Barbara (born December 5, 1967) is an American television and soap opera actor. Barbara was born on December 5, 1967 in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. He has a B.S. in television and film production from Syracuse University. After leaving college, he worked briefly as a production assistant at "Entertainment Tonight". Barbara is currently starring on Broadway in "A Bronx Tale - The Musical," written by Chazz palmister and directed by Robert De Niro and Jerry Zaks. He is best known for his role on "All My Children" since 2000 as Paolo Caselli. He also appeared