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
JR Reed (actor) JR Reed (actor) Jason "JR" Reed is an American actor, originally from Corvallis, Oregon. He is primarily known for his association with Jack Black due to featuring in "Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny" (2006) and "Kung Fu Panda" (2008). Reed co-founded the band Trainwreck where he performed as the lead vocalist. Reed was born in Corvallis, Oregon, and grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada where he graduated from Bonanza High School. He moved to Los Angeles after graduating. Reed enrolled in the UCLA School of Theater in 1987 and graduated in 1991. He joined Tim Robbins' The Actors'