Mickey Rourke back to his wild ways

London, Feb 12 (PTI) Actor Mickey Rourke who is back in the spotlight with his Oscar nominated performance in 'The Wrestler ', after a hiatus of more than a decade, seems to be going back to the wild ways of his youth.The 50-year-old actor who was considered one of the most talented actors in Hollywood during the 1980's suffered a career setback due to his countless fights with co-stars and directors, 'The Sun' reported.

Despite having made a enviable comeback Rourke who quit acting to pursue a career in boxing does not seem to have given up his old ways.

From drinking champagne out of a bottle on the red carpet to using swear words in his acceptance speeches Rourke has surprised onlookers with his behaviour.

The twice divorced Rourke has also been seen chasing women aggressively, the latest being the incident when he tried to flirt with British actress Thandie Newton on the red carpet during the Elle Style Awards, the newspaper claimed.

Previously, Rourke was seen flirting with Sharon Stone and even tried hooking up with model Abi Tittmuss during a BAFTA event. PTI