Court Orders Mickey Rourke to Vacate Los Angeles Rental Property
A Los Angeles court has issued a default judgment against veteran actor Mickey Rourke, effectively ordering the 73-year-old to leave his rental home in the city. The ruling came after Rourke failed to respond to an eviction complaint filed by his landlord, Eric T. Goldie, who alleged the actor owed nearly $60,000 in unpaid rent.
Details of the Eviction Case
According to documents from the Los Angeles County Superior Court, Goldie secured the judgment on Monday after Rourke did not answer the eviction filing within the timeframe required under California law. The dispute centers on a three-bedroom home located near Drexel Avenue in Los Angeles, which Rourke began renting on March 30, 2025.
The lease agreement cited in the complaint shows that Rourke—whose full name is Philip Rourke Jr.—had agreed to pay monthly rent of $5,200. Goldie alleged in legal papers filed late last year that the actor had accumulated $59,100 in unpaid rent. On December 18, the landlord served Rourke with a three-day notice to pay the outstanding balance or vacate the property.
When Rourke did not respond to the notice or the subsequent court filing, the court entered a default judgment in Goldie's favor. The ruling grants the landlord immediate possession of the home and terminates the remainder of the lease agreement. The judgment is listed as 'possession only,' meaning it focuses strictly on who has the legal right to occupy the property rather than settling any outstanding financial claims related to the alleged unpaid rent.
Rourke's Response to Financial Support Efforts
The eviction ruling comes shortly after the actor declined six-figure donations raised by fans through a crowdfunding campaign intended to support him financially. The GoFundMe was set up by his manager to help him avoid homelessness. Rourke then posted a video to Instagram after the campaign seeking $100,000 went viral, saying he was 'confused' and 'frustrated.'
He made clear that the fundraiser did not reflect his wishes and said he had no prior knowledge of it. Rourke urged fans not to contribute and said he planned to consult his lawyer about having the page taken down. In his video, Rourke said he 'wouldn't do it this way,' repeatedly emphasising his discomfort with asking the public for financial help.
'There's only one person I can think of that would do such a thing, and I hope it's not the person I'm thinking about. It's humiliating,' the actor said. 'That's not me, okay?' he continued, then adding, 'I'd rather, if I needed money, I wouldn't ask for no charity. I'd rather stick a gun up my a** and pull the trigger.'
Referencing 'whoever did this,' Rourke added, 'I wouldn't know what a GoFundMe foundation is in a million years. My life is very simple, I wouldn't go to outside sources like that.'
Background on Mickey Rourke's Career
Rourke rose to fame in the 1980s with films including Diner, Rumble Fish and 9½ Weeks, before earning renewed acclaim decades later for his performance in the 2008 film The Wrestler, which brought him an Oscar nomination. His recent legal troubles highlight ongoing financial challenges for the once-celebrated actor.
The court's decision underscores the serious consequences of failing to address eviction proceedings in a timely manner, particularly in high-cost rental markets like Los Angeles. Landlord-tenant disputes of this magnitude often involve complex legal and financial considerations, with default judgments typically favoring the party who follows proper procedural protocols.
