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Mickey Rourke's co-star in 'The Wrestler' arrested for drug dealing

Washington, Feb 20 (ANI): American actor Mickey Rourke's co-star from the movie 'The Wrestler' has been arrested for drug dealing and assaulting a police officer.

A New York Daily News report said that Scott Siegel, who played a substance dealer in the hit movie, was charged with steroid distribution and assault in Westchester County, New York on February 18, reports Contactmusic.

Siegel, 34, had been under the surveillance of the Drug Enforcement Administration officials, and was apprehended while he was allegedly picking up a package.

The actor tried to escape from the police by repeatedly ramming their vehicles with his car, and when it did not work out, he tried to flee on foot, but was caught after a short chase.

Siegel now faces charges of assault on a federal officer and steroid distribution. (ANI)

Mickey Rourke makes colourful acceptance speech at BAFTA

Washington, Feb 9 (ANI): American actor Mickey Rourke made a colourful acceptance speech at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards, where he won the Leading Actor gong.Rourke, who was awarded in recognition of his role as Randy 'The Ram' Robinson in 'The Wrestler', credited director Darren Aronofsky for rescuing his career.While accepting his award he also made the star-studded audience laugh at his tales of being in the wilderness."Darren Aronofsky gave me.....
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