Mickey Rourke Faces Eviction Over $60,000 in Unpaid Rent

Actor Mickey Rourke is facing eviction from his Los Angeles home after a California court ordered him to vacate the property due to nearly $60,000 in unpaid rent, People reported on March 11, 2026.

Eviction Order Issued by Default

The court ruling canceled Rourke’s lease and granted possession of the property to the owner. The eviction order was issued “by default” due to the fact that Rourke did not respond to the legal proceedings within the timeframe stipulated by California law.

Rourke Cites Financial Hardship and Property Condition

Rourke reportedly explained that his financial situation had been complicated by the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2023 writers’ strike. He also cited concerns about the condition of the house, stating that he had lived there without issue for the first five years but that problems had subsequently arisen.

A Career Spanning Decades

Rourke rose to fame in the 1980s with roles in films such as Nine and a Half Weeks and Diner. He briefly left acting to pursue a professional boxing career, which resulted in injuries. He continued to act, appearing in films like Sin City and Domino.

Rourke received critical acclaim and an Oscar nomination for his performance in Darren Aronofsky’s The Wrestler, earning him a Golden Globe as well.