This description most closely matches Mickey Rourke.
He was born in 1952 and became a major Hollywood actor, especially in the 1980s, known for films like 9½ Weeks and Angel Heart. His life story is often described as turbulent: he left acting for boxing, suffered serious injuries in the ring, and later faced well-publicized struggles with alcoholism and career setbacks.
He also experienced deep personal losses, including family tragedy, and went through a long period away from mainstream success before making a notable comeback in films like The Wrestler.
The “rising to become a Hollywood icon while battling personal demons” framing is a common way his life story is presented in biographies and documentaries.
