Michael Rooker
publication date: Thursday, September 16, 2021 (part of Fall 2021)
category: 
Movies
clue: Long before his days playing a galactic guardian, he starred in the films Slither, Whisper, Jumper, Super, Deceiver, Cliffhanger, Freeway Killer, Shadow Builder, Days of Thunder, and Henry, Portrait of a Serial Killer.
explanation: In addition to the films listed, Rooker played Yondu in Guardians of the Galaxy and its sequel. more…
intended difficulty: medium
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Denise Sawicki, Matthew Preston, Erik Bates, and Aaron Shurtleff
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