Oscar-nominated actor Mickey Rourke has started a GoFundMe campaign to pay back rent and prevent eviction from his Los Angeles home. The fundraiser aims to raise $100,000 after he received a notice for approximately $60,000 in unpaid rent in December. As of Sunday, it had collected nearly $20,000.
Mickey Rourke, known for his raw performances in films like 'Rumble Fish' and 'The Wrestler,' launched a GoFundMe titled 'Help Mickey Rourke Stay in His Home' on Sunday. The campaign seeks $100,000 to cover roughly $60,000 in back rent owed on his Los Angeles rental property, following an eviction notice served in December.
The donation page highlights Rourke's impactful career, describing him as a 'force of nature' in American cinema during the late 1970s and 1980s. It credits him with roles in 'Diner,' 'Rumble Fish,' '9½ Weeks,' 'The Pope of Greenwich Village,' 'Angel Heart,' and 'Barfly,' noting his breakout in Francis Ford Coppola's 1983 drama 'Rumble Fish.' Later works include 'Man on Fire,' 'Sin City,' and 'The Wrestler,' for which he earned an Oscar nomination.
The description addresses Rourke's challenges after leaving acting for boxing, mentioning 'lasting physical and emotional scars' and feeling abandoned by the industry. It states, 'Fame does not protect against hardship, and talent does not guarantee stability. What remains is a person who deserves dignity, housing, and the chance to regain his footing.'
As of the latest update, the fundraiser had raised $19,819. Rourke is attached to the independent thriller 'Mascots,' written and directed by Kerry Mondragon, but production is uncertain following the death of co-star Udo Kier in November 2025.
Reports vary slightly on the exact amount owed, with one source citing $59,100.
