Award-Winning Actor Known for "The Walking Dead" & "Guardians of the Galaxy"

Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Michael Rooker Biography

Michael Rooker's career in American cinema has spanned both the 20th and 21st centuries, with notable roles in "Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer" and AMC's "The Walking Dead." In more recent roles, he played Yondu Udonta in "Guardians of the Galaxy," "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2," and "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3," along with appearances in "The Suicide Squad," "The Out-Laws," "Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1," and "Superman." Frequently collaborating with director James Gunn, Rooker has appeared in all of his films, including "Slither" and "Super." His work extends beyond cinema into video games, providing the voice for characters in "Call of Duty: Black Ops" and "The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct."

Rooker's performances have not gone unnoticed in the industry, winning the Fantasporto Award for Best Actor and the Golden Space Needle Award for Best Actor for "Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer." He was also nominated for the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Yondu Udonta in "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2." In 2012, his contribution to "The Walking Dead" won him the Satellite Award for Best Cast – Television Series. Alongside films and video games, Rooker has also lent his voice to animated series such as "What If...?" from 2021 to 2024, reprising his role as Yondu Udonta.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 07/10/2025.

Michael Rooker Videos

Michael Rooker Talks About Playing Yondu in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 | Dinner & a Movie | TBS

Michael Rooker Talks About Playing Yondu in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 | Dinner & a Movie | TBS

Actor Michael Rooker visits Jason Biggs and Jenny Mollen to discuss his role as Yondu in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, as well as his new film...

'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2' star Michael Rooker says he doesn't like to rehearse

'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2' star Michael Rooker says he doesn't like to rehearse

The actor dishes on his role in the upcoming film live on "GMA."

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Michael Rooker is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Michael Rooker for your event is $30,000 - $50,000. Michael Rooker generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Andy Buckley, Patrick Fugit, Daniel Franzese, Jim O'Heir and Craig T. Nelson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Michael Rooker for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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