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1. www.irishamerica.com › honoree › mickey-okeefeMickey O’Keefe | Irish America

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   Police Sgt. Mickey O’Keefe laughed when actor Mark Wahlberg and director David O. Russell asked him to play himself in the critically acclaimed and Academy Award nominated film The Fighter. The real life mentor and trainer of both “Irish” Micky Ward and his brother Dickie Ecklund, O’Keefe agreed to audition after Wahlberg told him that as a cop you act every day on the job.

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3. chasingthefrog.com › reelfaces › thefighterThe Fighter True Story - Real Micky Ward, Dickie Eklund ...

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   The cop, Mickey O'Keefe, had previously worked as Dickie's assistant in Micky's corner, which was his only experience with professional boxing. O'Keefe opened a gym, the Lowell Boxing Club, in a rough neighborhood in hopes of giving young people (whom he didn't charge a penny) a positive way to channel their energy.

4. thecinemaholic.com › is-the-fighter-based-on-aIs The Fighter Based on a True Story? How Accurate Is the Film?

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   Jun 12, 2022 · Yes, ‘The Fighter’ is based on a true story. It is inspired by the life experiences of real half-brothers Micky Ward and Richard “Dicky” Eklund Jr. The movie focuses on Micky’s return to professional boxing after a slump under the tutelage of his older half-brother. On the other hand, Dicky is the subject of an HBO documentary film ...

5. www.mrt.com › news › articleMeet the real fighter who inspired 'The Fighter'

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   Feb 20, 2011 · Julia Malakie. LOWELL, Mass. — Becoming a celebrity overnight is a funny thing. Especially for a regular Joe like Mickey O'Keefe, a veteran Lowell police officer who never acted a lick in his ...

6. www.imdb.com › name › nm3923953Mickey O'Keefe - IMDb

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   Mickey O'Keefe. Actor: The Fighter. Mickey O'Keefe was born and raised in Lowell, Massachusetts, the youngest child in a family of Irish Catholic descent. He served on Lowell's police force for over 30 years (retiring as a sergeant), served in the military before that, and was a Golden Gloves champion in his younger days.

   • Birth Date: January 1, 1
   • Birth Place: Lowell, Massachusetts, USA

   • Death Date: January 1, 1
   • Death Place: Bedford, Massachusetts, USA

7. www.tvguide.com › celebrities › mickey-okeefeMickey O'Keefe List of Movies and TV Shows - TV Guide

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   See Mickey O'Keefe full list of movies and tv shows from their career. Find where to watch Mickey O'Keefe's latest movies and tv shows

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   Who is Mickey O'Keefe?

   • Mickey O'Keefe. Actor: The Fighter. Mickey O'Keefe was born and raised in Lowell, Massachusetts, the youngest child in a family of Irish Catholic descent. He served on Lowell's police force for over 30 years (retiring as a sergeant), served in the military before that, and was a Golden Gloves champion in his younger days.

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   Did Mickey O'Keefe play himself in the fighter?

   • O'Keefe played himself in the 2010 film The Fighter (2010), starring Mark Walhberg and Christian Bale. Keep track of how much of Mickey O'Keefe’s work you have seen. Go to your list. Mickey O'Keefe. Actor: The Fighter. Mickey O'Keefe was born and raised in Lowell, Massachusetts, the youngest child in a family of Irish Catholic descent.

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   Who is Michael O'Keefe?

   • He auditioned and got the part, a substantial one, in the film. Born and raised in Lowell, MA, the youngest child in an Irish Catholic family, O’Keefe was known all over the city before The Fighter came out. He has been on the police force for over 30 years, served in the military before that, and was a Golden Gloves champion in his younger days.

   Mickey O’Keefe | Irish America

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   Did Mickey O'Keefe work as Dickie's assistant?

   • Yes. The cop, Mickey O'Keefe, had previously worked as Dickie's assistant in Micky's corner, which was his only experience with professional boxing. O'Keefe opened a gym, the Lowell Boxing Club, in a rough neighborhood in hopes of giving young people (whom he didn't charge a penny) a positive way to channel their energy.

   The Fighter True Story - Real Micky Ward, Dickie Eklund, Charlene Ward

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9. www.imdb.com › name › nm3923953Mickey O'Keefe - Biography - IMDb

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   Mickey O'Keefe. Actor: The Fighter. Mickey O'Keefe was born and raised in Lowell, Massachusetts, the youngest child in a family of Irish Catholic descent. He served on Lowell's police force for over 30 years (retiring as a sergeant), served in the military before that, and was a Golden Gloves champion in his younger days.