Rooney, Mickey

Rooney, Mickey (1920-2014) Actor; appeared in Pete’s Dragon (Lampie) and provided the voice of the adult Tod in The Fox and the Hound. Appeared on television in Donovan’s Kid and Little Spies. On Disney Channel he was in Phantom of the Megaplex (Movie Mason), and he did the voice of Sparky in Lady and the …

Roommates (film)

Roommates (film) An irascible but lovable elderly grandfather, Rocky Holeczek, plays an important role in the life of his grandson, Michael. At 107, Rocky is the oldest employed baker in Pittsburgh, and this saga, covering 30 years of his life, shows how he raises Michael from childhood, and continues to guide him into manhood as …

Roo

Roo Baby kangaroo character in the Winnie the Pooh films.

Rookie, The (film)

Rookie, The (film) A shoulder injury ended a pitcher’s career in the minor leagues twelve years ago; now he, Jim Morris, is a high school chemistry teacher and baseball coach in Big Lake, Texas. Jim’s team makes a deal with him—if they win the district championship, Jim will try out with a major-league organization. The …

Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion (film)

Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion (film) With their 10-year high school reunion fast approaching, best friends and party girls Romy and Michele review their lives since high school and are surprised to find them sorely lacking. They were misfits in high school, so they decide to re-invent themselves, concocting fantasies of wealth and success …

Room for Heroes (film)

Room for Heroes (film) Educational film describing the exploits of American heroes such as Johnny Appleseed, Davy Crockett, Pecos Bill, and Casey Jones; released in August 1971.

Ronnie

Ronnie Saint Bernard puppy, first appearing in The Purloined Pup (1946).

Romero, Cesar

Romero, Cesar (1907-1994) Actor; appeared in The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes; Now You See Him, Now You Don’t; and The Strongest Man in the World, all as A. J. Arno.

Romano, Lou

Romano, Lou Actor, provided the voices of Bernie Kropp in The Incredibles, Snotrod in Cars, and Linguini in Ratatouille.

Rolie Polie Olie (television)

Rolie Polie Olie (television) Animated series on Disney Channel, debuting on October 4, 1998, created by William Joyce. The world of Olie, a simple six-year-old boy who lives in a magical, all-robot, round world. Produced by Nelvana Ltd./Metal Hurlant Productions in association with Disney Channel. Cole Caplan provides the voice of Olie.