Thomas Mitchell

Born July 10, 1892· Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA

† Died December 17, 1962

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Emerging from a New Jersey family of Irish immigrants, Mitchell first worked as a newspaper reporter after high school before turning to theater, joining the Lambs club in 1927 and beginning his acting career in 1913 with a Shakespeare touring troupe; he also co-wrote the play Little Accident, later filmed three times. Over a span of nearly four decades he appeared in more than 115 films and telev…

Biography written by WatchMoods, based on public sources

Known for

Filmography

It's a Wonderful Life

It's a Wonderful Life1946

Gone with the Wind

Gone with the Wind1939

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington1939

High Noon

Mayor Jonas Henderson

Stagecoach

Doc Josiah Boone

21 Jump Street

21 Jump Street1987

Only Angels Have Wings

Only Angels Have Wings1939