Age: 71
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Michael Rooker (born April 6, 1955) is an American actor who mainly plays roles of antagonists. He first rose to prominence for portraying the titular role in Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986) and is best known for starring as Merle Dixon in the AMC series The Walking Dead (2010–2013) and as Yondu Udonta in Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), followed by its sequels Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017) and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023). He is a recurring collaborator of Guardians of the Galaxy director and co-CEO of DC Studios, James Gunn, appearing in all of his films to date, including Slither (2006), Super (2010), and The Suicide Squad (2021). Rooker's other notable roles include Chick Gandil in Eight Men Out (1988), Frank Bailey in Mississippi Burning (1988), Terry Cruger in Sea of Love (1989), Rowdy Burns in Days of Thunder (1990), Bill Broussard in JFK (1991), Hal Tucker in Cliffhanger (1993), Sherman McMaster in Tombstone (1993), Jared Svenning in Mallrats (1995), Detective Edward Kennesaw in Deceiver (1997), Detective Howard Cheney in The Bone Collector (1999), Detective Jake Riley in Replicant (2001), and Buddy in F9 (2021).
Michael Rooker
General Sam Lane
for General Sam Lane in Justice League: Gods and Monsters (2028)
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A series of global disasters—earthquakes, floods, and mysterious attacks—strike simultaneously, overwhelming Earth's greatest heroes. Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Green Lantern, and The Flash struggle to respond, realizing that these events are not natural but orchestrated by a powerful enemy. This foe views the heroes as false gods and seeks to reshape Earth under a new order, one where humanity is forced to kneel before true power. As these heroes, many meeting for the first time, come together, they must overcome their differences and learn to work as a team. Batman’s strategic mind, Superman’s immense strength, Wonder Woman’s warrior skills, Aquaman’s command over the oceans, Green Lantern’s cosmic powers, and The Flash’s incredible speed all become crucial in the battles that follow. Together, they form a united front, known as the Justice League. In an epic final confrontation, these newly united heroes face off against the combined might of their enemies. Each is pushed to their limits, but through teamwork and sheer willpower, they manage to thwart the invasion and prevent Earth's destruction. Post Credits: a shadowy figure—Darkseid—observes the Earth from afar, ominously stating, “They are not ready. But soon, they will be,” signaling an even greater threat on the horizon.
