 He was one of the last surviving stars of the silent film era, having one of the longest careers in movie history.In May 1956, Rooney received an honorary PhD in Fine Arts from both Fremont College and degree mill Sequoia University due to his work in the entertainment field.On February 8, 1960, Rooney was initiated into the Hollywood Walk of Fame with a star heralding his work in motion pictures, located at 1718 Vine Street, one for his television career located at 6541 Hollywood Boulevard, and a third dedicated to his work in radio, located at 6372 Hollywood Boulevard.