JOSEPH YULE JR.
Born: September 23rd, 1920 (New York)
Died: LIVING
Children: Nine Children
Marriages: Ava Gardner (1942-1943), B. J. Baker (1944-1949), Martha Vickers (1949-1952), Elaine Devry (1952-1958), Carolyn Mitchell (1958-1966), Carolyn Hockett (1969-1975), Jan Rooney (1978-Present)
Success: Starred in over 350 films, and most popular with his Andy hardy series with Judy Garland.
Awards: Four nominations for Oscars in: "Babes in Arms" (1939), "The Human Comedy" (1943), "The Bold and the Brave" (1956) and "The Black Stallion" (1979). He did, however, receive two honoree academy awards in recognition of his memorable performances, along with over fourteen nominations and wins from other organizations.
Interesting Fact: Having appeared in movies from 1926-2011 (85 years) he now has the longest career in cinema history replacing Lillian Gish.
Hidden Gems: "Captains Courageous" (1937), "Boys Town" (1938), "Babes in Arms" (1939), "Young Tom Edison" (1940), "The Human Comedy" (1943), "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad, World" (1963).
Here is the definition of movie star. Though his successes have been sporadic and sparse, every time he has delivered with amazing talent. I was ecstatic to see him in "Night at the Museum" (2006). As I've gone through some of my favorite movies, I've forgotten how many of them he's in. From comedy, to drama, to musical, to dancing, he has no limits. I would love to meet him someday, and thank him for his performances that shaped me as a boy.
*Here is Mickey Rooney on "What's My Line" in 1957.
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