Don Mitchell

Don Michael Mitchell (March 17, 1943 – December 8, 2013) was an American actor, best known for appearing with Raymond Burr in the NBC television series Ironside (1967–1975). Mitchell played the role of Mark Sanger, and reprised the role in the made-for-TV "reunion" film in 1993, which was noted as his last television appearance.

Early life and career Don Michael Mitchell was born on March 17, 1943, in Houston, Texas. He was the son of Wilson Mitchell and his wife, Rose Marie (née-Brazos; 1918–2001). He grew up on his grandfather's farm. He "excelled in both football and basketball" at his high school in Houston. His postsecondary education began at Los Angeles City College, from which he transferred to the University of California, Los Angeles, where he studied acting. His acting at UCLA led to his role in Ironside, as producer Collier Young saw Mitchell on stage in a production of Poor Bitos and signed him for the show 3 weeks before production began. Mitchell died of natural causes at his home in Encino, Los Angeles on December 8, 2013, at age 70.