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Don Mitchell

1943 – 2013

American actor

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Lived 1943 – 2013 (aged 70). Don Mitchell was an American actor and television actor.

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.

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Important facts

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Education
University of California, Los Angeles, UCLA
Also known as
Don Michael Mitchell

Family & relationships

Spouse
Judy Pace

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Don Mitchell?

American actor (1943-2013)

When was Don Mitchell born?

Don Mitchell was born on 17 March 1943 in Houston.

When did Don Mitchell die?

Don Mitchell died on 8 December 2013 in Encino.

What was Don Mitchell's occupation?

Don Mitchell was an actor and television actor.

What nationality was Don Mitchell?

Don Mitchell was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Don Mitchell

· Wikidata: Q5293166

· DBpedia: Don Mitchell (actor)

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