Interview with Michael Rooker of AMC's The Walking Dead - Speakeasy

[@adamj6645]

This is one of the most underrated actors working in Hollywood. He's been in a huge number of successful movies and TV shows and should be an A-list actor.

[@reuscmar]

I totally agree.

[@jaredrobertsonstudios6135]

He plays in everything.

[@frost.bytten2023]

Lol 69 likes

[@Mike_416]

He's too good to not be in more flicks.

[@averagewhItey]

real

[@billcbren]

Michael Rooker is the kind of guy you want to be your best pal. A great dude.

[@billcbren]

***** Maybe, but he doesn't have Michael's sense of humor.

[@Prof_Tickles92]

He is indeed. I have met him, and he is over the top boisterous and friendly, the "come on over here, and let's talk" kind of guy.

[@nicehat4299]

I made this 70 likes

[@chrisblack7226]

Mike Rooker's my black leathered bro! We both got great taste in men's black leather fashion and we got the same vocabulary, too! Yep.

[@maddiefleurs9659]

idk i just love his voice, he's so cool

[@dejwerus6219]

harper voice

[@befofary8716]

Ikr

[@Nahtano7]

Yes, with southern accent he's voice is perfect

[@MelancoliaI]

Legendary, underrated actor

[@Mr.Nefarioussness]

Not anymore lol

[@MelancoliaI]

@@Mr.Nefarioussness its about time

[@MelancoliaI]

@Jimmy Batson dont forget Henry Portrait of a Serial Killer

[@Mr.Nefarioussness]

@@MelancoliaI that’s for sure. My dude is so big now in Hollywood crazy how times change

[@Ninja_St]

Michael Rooker totally ROCKS! I never would've guessed he was so cool and funny! Love him!!

[@hooliganoperator4394]

+Happy Jordan LOL

[@metalwarrior6668]

+Happy Jordan Good for you

[@Terremotos_Pantalones]

+Happy Jordan lol you lucky guy you

[@t.louise5227]

LOVE MICHAEL...THEY KILLED MERLE OFF TOO SOON!!! LOL!!!!

[@jackmanorishe]

im glad hes dead, cuz he is still a great character, if he were alive today the character wouldn't have the same effect, like rick for example (edit: After season 5 mid season1, I retract my statement, the new rick is awesome, and I cant wait to see him turn more twisted and evil.. replace rick in my original comment with the sentiment that merles character had come full circle and keeping him any longer could have spoiled him)

[@Prof_Tickles92]

jackmanorishe Have you noticed that Rick is becoming more and more like the governor? Think of TWD in this way: Season 1 is rick being who he originally was and being the all american good guy believing that honor and integrity can still survive. Season 2 is rick coming into conflict with that way of life. Season 3 rick realizes he has to be a different person, and at the end he doesn't like it. Season 4 he tries to give up the power and his tight reign but realize(much like the governor) that he cant escape the ruthlessness. Season 5 is rick just embracing his new ruthless side and outlook on life. What he once thought of the governor's conqueror/robber Barron ways, he has fully embraced himself.

[@PuppetierMaster]

I have to agree a pre-recorded show stopped me from embracing the full effect and i'm afraid to watch the ending to Merle.

[@Jasondoestv]

This man was the best on the walking dead

[@tbizone2002]

Check out the film, "Tombstone." Best Movie Ever.

[@spirititi2303]

to me he still has not been bested. best ever !

[@davidginsberg6700]

I did not expect to see Merle Dixon acting like such a human being. It always shocks me just how different actors really are from their characters.

[@delerium101]

Hes such an asshole in EVERY movie.... But he is a good actor

[@seventhfridge]

I know I’m 10 years late but it shocks me too, that’s how good of a actor Rooker is 😎

[@DoctorLipsh1ts]

Merle - racism = michael rooker

[@IknowyouDL]

Right? Lol

[@dogeingo2983]

Merle-racism+ Marry Poppins=Michael Rooker

[@Pack_Watch]

Not the same without the racism😢

[@XanthiMaree]

HE IS NOT FUCKING RACIST

[@ItsSamStone]

Haha he is definitely a normal version of Merle LOL! You know, sometimes you see the characters speak in real life and they're totally different. But he seems kinda like a real life nice version of Merle haha! So awesome.

[@Be1smaht]

Very very true.

[@ThePeterG67]

But answer this question what's normal

[@barthoekstra6760]

@@ThePeterG67 i don't think he Will react after 7 years!

[@ThePeterG67]

@@barthoekstra6760 yeah no shit😭

[@swaggerboy740]

I was thinking the same shit

[@shawngross5420]

He said, "A double prosthetic hand job." Lol.

[@BMarie774]

I giggled like a little kid..

[@Manintoga]

You lose both the meat and veg

[@CherokeeRoses]

Rooker is such a boss.

[@connorkenway7365]

Like a Boss.*

[@CherokeeRoses]

Groot .png No man. He IS the boss. :)

[@connorkenway7365]

True!

[@Cosmic86x]

Seems like a really down-to-earth and cool guy. He's also a great actor! His first movie: Leading Role in "Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer". Holy shit! What a movie and what a performance. Really disturbing but a great underground flick.

[@htownkid90]

hell yeah💯

[@worldofmusic2779]

Cosmic86x I met him before he is really nice

[@heuwarrior]

Great performance.

[@cryptodawk]

out of all the great cast on TWD, and there are many many great actors, he is my absolute favourite. What an actor and a seemingly down to earth fellow.

[@KrakeTube]

I loved his portrayal of Merle Dixon. I told my gf who never saw the show on our first watch together that Merle was one of my favorite characters. Then he dropped the N word and she said "this is one of your favorites???" And I told her just wait. Love redemption arcs.

[@leeturiano4419]

I don't know what it is about him, but I love his work and all of his characters. I loved him as Sherman McMasters in Tombstone, enjoyed him in Cliffhanger, Mississippi Burning, Sea of Love and Mallrats. Then, Merle became a favorite of mine , but Yondu? He became my favorite secondary character, and the saddest death next to Tony Stark. Huge fan, and hope to meet him one day!

[@maryann5455]

I could listen to Michael Rooker's voice for the rest of my life

[@aryastark1614]

I love how sweet he is in real life. Shows how he's such an amazing actor. I'd love to meet him and Norman.

[@thesexman6337]

so first jon bernthal. now michael rooker. why are actors who choose tough guy roles always such sweethearts

[@thebigbrain2760]

Michael Rooker sounds like he finally hit puberty here. I thought his normal voice was himself in Black Ops: Call of the Dead and The Walking Dead.

[@digipimp75]

Met him at a show in NJ last year. Awesome guy... so energetic, genuine, and you can tell he truly loves what he does.

[@GoodArtorias]

I love Rooker, seems like an awesome dude. Great interview.

[@rwc6372]

OMG I love ROOKER!!! He is a CLASSIC .... best actor alive today !!!

[@datboi1677]

Love his voice tho

[@orangemage9522]

YONDU!!!! That was one of my favorite Speakeasy interviews.

[@RamblyBear]

Paul F'in Tompkins! What a champion interviewer...

[@verynoiceroxx542]

Met this guy in NY... fantastic human being, what. a. GUY.

[@TeamZealand]

What I love about Paul is, in his own right he is a wonderful entertainer, but he doesn't try to make the "interview" (I consider these to be closer to friendly chats with awesome people). And what I love about Rooker is that he is so down to Earth. Such a funny, likeable guy. Personally, I enjoy an artist's work and supporting them much more when I know they are the kind of person I can respect and like beyond the camera/record.

[@H0wAb0utSTFU]

My thoughts exactly! +1

[@tbizone2002]

I completely agree.

[@billyrock8305]

A list actor. Incredibly gifted.

[@estellamenchaca3739]

Michael Rooker, you are an amazing actor and character. You are from the same neighborhood as I. I was married to Bob Graham and also knew Hoppy and went to Wells high school with one of Hanna's daughter. I am so happy for your good fortune. You should have your own show. You put our neighborhood on the map. You make us all so very proud. Blessings to you and your loved ones.

[@AKABoondock19]

Michaels personality is not what I expected. Hes so down to earth and funny what a cool guy.

[@joyanna9433]

I love his super raw voice, very attractive

[@Aric4759]

I feel like he would make great replacement for Freddy Krueger he has that voice

[@lovelyxskinny]

yessssss

[@tknick90]

Michael Rooker (Merle) left TWD like an absolute fucking G. "I ain't gonna beg... I ain't beggin you."

[@Oscar-db9ei]

When Merle died i was like "HOT DIGGITY DAWG"

[@lilgripes8151]

Favorite "Talking Dead" guest ever... he really is a loose cannon, just a lot friendlier than Merle lol.

[@kAnimalj]

I fucking love Rooker's reaction to realising he may or may not have paid his sister back x'D

[@squidbeefedit]

Two of the greatest people alive. This conversation is priceless

[@aryastark1614]

I LOVE MICHAEL! He's amazing and soooo damn attractive lol :)

[@AstronautDown]

I really love these. Especially when the guest turns out to be a really cool guy! Paul really brings out the best of them and feels like their both having a blast. Well done sir.

[@Mike_416]

Seems like such a nice guy.

[@keith14452]

Rooker is a very cool guy! Love to have a drink or two with him.

[@joeyacdc]

I fucking love Michael Rooker.

[@camerado2be]

Mr. Paul F. Tompkins.... you give a damn fine interview... well done sir...

[@piro4351]

hes one of the actors ialways love seeing..hell id love to see the man starr in a movie about a man taking a dump the entire movie..thats how good he is

[@queenbee2371]

He plays Merle so well, a character you love to loath!!

[@Amber-nm2eb]

God I love Merle.

[@creeperhun7er332]

I'm going to have a photo with Michael roller at Wales comic con in December 2019. So excited!!

[@M_Dutch97]

Michael Rooker is just awesome xD

[@RAZKEN.]

Oh man! I recognized his voice when I watched TWD for the first time! He was so familiar and... then it dropped... Centurion from Riddick Escape From Butcher Bay!!! Such a great actor and voice actor!

[@rubyduby61]

We need to get this guy on SNL!

[@RobiiShadowRunnerBuckland]

Alot of people forget or dont realise michael was in black ops 2

[@santiagogiuntoli6726]

You can tell that's a man not to be fucked with. Tomb stoned eyes, straight tense expressions, guy has seen a lot for sure. Makes the best of badass actors out there. What a character

[@techaprime]

Rooker in Slither was so awesome. What a great choice for that role :)

[@TheSilentWalkerz]

Michael is definitely a good actor because he made such a convincing a-hole. But he is a cool guy.

[@worldofmusic2779]

I met him he is super nice

[@ChristineVendetta]

"double prosthetic hand job...never mind...move on." lmao!

[@ravenk7149]

Merle was an awesome character.

[@ihalloway]

I just love Michael Rooker :D !!!

[@habitualmasticator]

Michael Rooker was in Mallrats?!?!? I have to rewatch that

[@rosie6]

One of the best characters. Sending so much love for the actor what an iconnnnnnnnn my God

[@Suzuki1776]

he is, that's where I noticed him from immediately. great movie btw!

[@Theanchoritegarlic]

He was in JFK too, an amazing performance!!

[@nwcoastlife]

First movie I saw him in was "Mississippi Burning" (he was an evil SOB in that one). I saw "Henry: Portrait of a serial killer" after chasing down all of the movie clips used in the Skinny Puppy video for "Worlock". I know someone who worked for a catering company that contracted with a lot of movie production companies who briefly met him on the set of JFK who said he was hands-down, the sweetest actor they've ever met.

[@quanmcinnis3022]

he seems to be a merle dixon in real

[@GunmetalRifts]

I have a new appreciation for the greatness of Michael Rooker. Love this show.

[@TheDivinian]

You know someone is a good actor when they make you hate their character lol 😅 He's an awesome dude

[@tbizone2002]

Big fan of Michael Rooker! Feels like some of the stories were edited for time. I could listen to Tombstone backround stories forever….BEST MOVIE EVER!

[@WiggysanWiggysan]

Maybe the best "Speakeasy" episode yet ! Both are brilliant. They bounce so well off each other.

[@lohas28850]

I like his voice!!

[@murdocniccals7772]

He is my uncle :)

[@bandman719]

That's cool!

[@GnosticAtheist]

Victoria Rooker cool

[@stealthpro2001]

+JordanMGR ikr

[@lovelyxskinny]

+JordanMGR loool right.

[@DocAlexandrite]

He's everyone's uncle

[@loveslela]

I remember him from the old neighborhood Bucktown/Wicker Park in Chicago. He was a lifeguard at Pulaski Park back in the day.

[@OrangeHand]

Yondu!

[@115THEZOMBIESLAYER]

This might be the best interview i've ever seen! Great chemistry guys :D

[@Nitroglycerine1000]

He did a great job at playing a jackass!

[@TheChopstix888]

The "double prosthetic hands job" was a Hawaii Five-0 episode, which was in turn a remake of a Hawaii Five-O. The original actually came out long before The Walking Dead was even a graphic novel.

[@grkpektis]

Is it me or is it weird seeing rooker being a nice guy, probably because he's so good at being a villain

[@chroo1234567891]

man this guy is such a good host

[@robotcow28]

This channel deserves more views.

[@MrBerksboy]

One of Michael's best ever scenes was when he sat opposite Gene Hackman in Mississippi Burning in the bar, such a great scene, they really owned it and such an underrated actor.......still.

[@djbutipower]

You need Norman Reedus, Andrew Lincoln, Liam McIntyre, or Manu Bennett next

[@ItsNickandJoe]

he did sgt harker in black ops 2 WOW

[@Avalanche272_]

Gotta love the no censoring.

[@religiousjewmetalfan]

I completely forgot Mr. Rooker was in Mallrats, great flick, incredible actor!

[@Qupeex]

I Like his role in Guardians of the Galaxy

[@lovesmerlot]

He is from my neighborhood and hung around with my brothers in law and friend Hoppy. He was also one of the cutest lifeguard at the pool.

[@swaggerboy740]

Merl is one of my fav actors

[@clintonorman2859]

Michael Rooker is in the pantheon with Lugosi, Karloff, Anthony Perkins and the rest. Henry is probably the scariest character in modern horror cinema. Interesting that he was nervous as it was his first film, it probably helped him portray Henry's nervousness in the world.

[@superduperslyguy]

"Jesus Christ... Now wait a second, you're mad at these guys from Above the Law that come to your neighborhood in Chicago with their guns... You're going to a wine and cheese party and you're packing!" Brilliant interview.

[@SauhlGood]

This was one of the better interviews. Liked it alot!

[@TommyFilth1]

This might be the best talk show I've ever seen. It's so intimate and relaxed, you forget you're watching a show.

[@DarkKar]

Oh wow, this is like my favorite Speakeasy now.

[@Femmefatale1990]

omg "Division, Ashland, Milwaukee Ave." I love you even more now Michael!!!

[@diraska]

Loved it. Love the long form episodes.

[@Lumbajacked]

Good interview! Yo Paul F. Thompkins, I like the approach you took this time - a more formal style focusing on Michael Rooker, and still injecting your humor where appropriate - into my veins.

[@smileysatanson3404]

somethign that pleases me is that his smoker voice is his real voice

[@marilenageorgopoulou7140]

Great interview!

[@bubblefish17]

0:23 "Cheers to you sir." "Sir" came out from Merle's mouth? It feels so not right lol haha. But anyway, Micheal is a good actor. :)

[@AnalWave]

I used to have that movie downloaded to my old computer. I didn't have cable or wireless and had very little movies at the time. I watched that movie so often it is probably odd. Just music, that movie, and The Golden Girls. Dear lord...

[@LittlePaso17]

"Normally people don't run up to me" I laughed SO hard!! lol

[@SoICanComment163]

Michael Rooker is great, the host is awesome, this is just so cool! Plus, Rooker's voice is wonderful to listen to.