Famous People with Name Rourke

James Henry ORourke            Origin/Culture/Country: American

James Henry ORourke: (September 1, 1850 - January 8, 1919), nicknamed "Orator Jim", was an American professional baseball player in the National Association and Major League Baseball

James Rourke            Origin/Culture/Country: American

James Rourke: was a lumber manufacturer and political figure in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented St. John County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1890 to 1892 as a Liberal-Conservative. He ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the provincial assembly in 1888.

Philip Andre "Mickey" Rourke, Jr.            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Philip Andre "Mickey" Rourke, Jr.: Rourke was born in Schenectady, New York, the son of Ann and Philip Andre Rourke, Sr., who was an amateur body builder. His family was Catholic and of Irish and French descent. After his parents divorced, he moved with his mother to Florida, where he attended Miami Beach Senior High School. Rourke played second-string first baseman on the school's baseball team under coach Skip Bertman. His acting career during his high school days is something of a mystery. There are some reports that Rourke took drama classes with the legendary "Teacher to the Stars", Jay W. Jensen,