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Latest comment: 3 years ago1 comment1 person in discussion

The article doesn't mention Rooney's autobiography I.E., and ought to IMO.—msh210℠ 08:51, 26 April 2023 (UTC)Reply

Rooney's height in the infobox issue

Latest comment: 3 days ago2 comments1 person in discussion

I have noticed that Rooney's height is in the infobox. I have written an essay about why trivial height should not be used in infoboxes, User:TyronesEditsPages/The issue with trivial height in infoboxes. Yes, this article has a reliable source, but I am puzzled if I should do an edit on it or not because he is quite notable for his short height. What are your thoughts about it? Thank you. TyronesEditsPages (talk) 03:57, 2 July 2026 (UTC)Reply

Since there are no discussion regarding, I have boldly decided to keep his height in the infobox. I have look at much reliable sources, and his height is a big significance of Mr. Rooney's career. And to tell you the truth, I am exactly his height. Does that contribute to this comment? No, but it proves that height notability plays a role. I will decide if he is 5'2 or 5'3.

Sources:

1) https://www.npr.org/2014/04/07/300118602/hollywood-legend-mickey-rooney-dies-at-93

2) https://abc7news.com/post/iconic-hollywood-actor-mickey-rooney-dies-at-93/24377/

3) https://www.theguardian.com/film/2014/apr/07/mickey-rooney-obituary

4) https://variety.com/2014/film/news/mickey-rooney-golden-age-box-office-giant-dies-at-93-1201153308/

TyronesEditsPages (talk) 04:27, 20 September 2026 (UTC)Reply