American actor Michael Rooker gained huge commercial success with his role as Henry in the 1986 film Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer. In a similar way, the actor is also known for his outstanding roles in films like Chick Gandil, Sea of Love, Days of Thunder, Mallrats, The Walking Dead, and Guardians of the Galaxy film sequel.
While the 66-year-old actor has been working in the spotlight for over three decades, his other half, Margot Rooker lives a completely opposite life away from the media. Here, we will talk about her life.
Who Is Margot Rooker?
Margot Rooker is an American celebrity wife who came to the spotlight with her marriage with Hollywood actor Michael Rooker. Looking at her photos, Rooker seems to be in her early-60s, however, her exact birth date is not available.
She was born in a small village near New Jersey, the USA. Likewise, her father was a farmer and her mother was a housewife.
Rooker holds an American nationality and has white ethnic descent. She reportedly went to a local high school near her hometown and later graduated from Harvard University with a scholarship.
Whereas, Michael Rooker was born on 6th April 1955 in Jasper, Alabama, the USA. He is 66 years old as of 2021.
Rooker went to Wells Community Academy High School and later studied acting at the Goodman School of Drama at DePaul University.
What Is Margot & Michael's Net Worth In 2021?
Despite being married to a famous celeb for over four decades, Margot prefers a low-key lifestyle and rarely makes a public appearance. She tends to keep information regarding her personal as well as professional details under the radar.
As per various sources, she is a professional chef. Likewise, her net worth is estimated data around $1 million as of 2021. The average salary of a professional chef in Los Angeles starts from around $41,000 to $104,314 annually.
In a similar way, Celebrity Net Worth estimated her husband's fortune at around $4 million as of December 2021. The primary source of his million-dollar net worth is his successful acting career of over three decades.
Rooker made his film debut as Henry in the 1986 film Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer. He then starred in several films and TV shows like Eight Men Out, Mississippi Burning, JFK, Sea of Love, Days of Thunder, Tombstone, Super, and more.
In 2010, Rooker played Merle Dixon in the AMC television series The Walking Dead alongside Andrew Lincoln, Jon Bernthal, and others.
Similarly, in 2014, Rooker was cast as Yondu Udonta in the Marvel Studios film Guardians of the Galaxy and its sequel Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 alongside Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, and Lee Pace.
As of 2021, he starred in films like F9, The Suicide Squad, and Vivo. His upcoming film White Elephant is set to be released in 2022.
Four Decades & Still Going Strong
Love and Monsters star has been married to the love of his life for over four decades. The lovely couple exchanged their wedding vows on 22nd June 1979 in the presence of family and close friends.
Together the couple shares two daughters: Alynne Rooker and Gillian Rooker. As per the source, Alynne is currently married and has a daughter of her own, whereas, Gillian is a professional chef.
Gillian reportedly went to the University of California, Santa Cruz and studied Earth Science. She also enrolled at Natural Gourmet Institute and currently resides in Okazaki, Aichi.
As of 2021, Michael and Margot reside in Los Angeles, California.