Timothy Hayes Yule (January 4, 1947 – September 23, 2006), better known as Tim Rooney, was an American actor.

Later in his life, Rooney developed a rare muscle disease known as dermatomyositis.

His mother was a former Miss Alabama and singer, Betty Jane Rase, who performed as B. J.

[1] Rooney's notable appearances included the films Village of the Giants and Riot on Sunset Strip, and also the TV series The Donald O'Connor Show, Maverick, Dr. Kildare, Gidget, Bewitched, Dragnet and the cartoon show Mister T, in voiceovers.

Tim Rooney died on September 23, 2006, at the age of 59, from pneumonia, a complication of dermatomyositis.