03/06/2026
Michael Rooker’s prosthetic arm as Merle Dixon in *The Walking Dead* became one of the character’s most memorable features. Interestingly, years earlier, Rooker had already portrayed a one-armed character with a hook hand in *CSI: Miami*. That earlier experience helped him bring authenticity and confidence to Merle, turning the character’s injury into a powerful symbol of survival and resilience rather than just a visual trait.