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'''Don Michael Mitchell''' (March 17, 1943 – December 8, 2013) was an [[Americans|American]] actor, best known for appearing with [[Raymond Burr]] in the [[NBC]] television series ''[[Ironside (TV 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.
'''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 (TV 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==
==Early life and career==
Mitchell, who was a native of Houston, grew up on his grandfather's farm.<ref name="pc2">{{cite news| title=Mitchell Gets Break| url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12390998/don_mitchell/| newspaper=The Pittsburgh Courier| date=April 1, 1967| page=13}}</ref> He "excelled in both football and basketball" at his high school
Don Michael Mitchell was born on March 17, 1943, in Houston, Texas. He was the son of Wilson Mitchell & his wife, Rose Marie (née-Brazos; 1918-2001). He grew up on his grandfather's farm.<ref name="pc2">{{cite news| title=Mitchell Gets Break| url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12390998/don_mitchell/| newspaper=The Pittsburgh Courier| date=April 1, 1967| page=13}}</ref> He "excelled in both football and basketball" at his high school
in Houston. His postsecondary education began at [[Los Angeles City College]],<ref name="pc">{{cite news| last1=Penton| first1=Edgar| title=Burr to Keep Rolling| url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12390724/don_mitchell/| work=[[The Post-Crescent]]| date=February 18, 1968| location=Appleton, Wisconsin| page=85| via=[[Newspapers.com]]| accessdate =July 15, 2017}}</ref> from which he transferred to the [[University of California, Los Angeles]],<ref name="hr">{{cite news| title='Ironside' Actor Don Mitchell Dies at 70| url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/ironside-actor-don-mitchell-dies-664957| last=Barnes| first=Mike| accessdate=2021-10-15| newspaper=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]| date=December 11, 2013| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170715023234/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/ironside-actor-don-mitchell-dies-664957| archivedate=15 July 2017}}</ref> where he studied acting.<ref name="nyt">{{cite news| last1=Slotnik| first1=Daniel E.| title=Don Mitchell, a Co-Star on TV's 'Ironside,' Dies| url=https://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/14/arts/television/don-mitchell-a-co-star-on-tvs-ironside-dies.html| accessdate=15 July 2017| newspaper=[[The New York Times]]| date=December 13, 2013| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170715024559/http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/14/arts/television/don-mitchell-a-co-star-on-tvs-ironside-dies.html| archivedate=15 July 2017}}</ref> 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.<ref name=pc2/> Mitchell's other television roles include ''[[McMillan & Wife]]'' and playing Ed Lawrence on the [[CBS]] daytime [[soap opera]] ''[[Capitol (TV series)|Capitol]]''. He also appeared as a policeman in ''[[Bewitched]]''. He also co-starred in the film ''[[Scream Blacula Scream]]'' (1973).<ref name=hr/>
in Houston. His postsecondary education began at [[Los Angeles City College]],<ref name="pc">{{cite news| last1=Penton| first1=Edgar| title=Burr to Keep Rolling| url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12390724/don_mitchell/| work=[[The Post-Crescent]]| date=February 18, 1968| location=Appleton, Wisconsin| page=85| via=[[Newspapers.com]]| accessdate =July 15, 2017}}</ref> from which he transferred to the [[University of California, Los Angeles]],<ref name="hr">{{cite news| title='Ironside' Actor Don Mitchell Dies at 70| url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/ironside-actor-don-mitchell-dies-664957| last=Barnes| first=Mike| accessdate=2021-10-15| newspaper=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]| date=December 11, 2013| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170715023234/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/ironside-actor-don-mitchell-dies-664957| archivedate=15 July 2017}}</ref> where he studied acting.<ref name="nyt">{{cite news| last1=Slotnik| first1=Daniel E.| title=Don Mitchell, a Co-Star on TV's 'Ironside,' Dies| url=https://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/14/arts/television/don-mitchell-a-co-star-on-tvs-ironside-dies.html| accessdate=15 July 2017| newspaper=[[The New York Times]]| date=December 13, 2013| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170715024559/http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/14/arts/television/don-mitchell-a-co-star-on-tvs-ironside-dies.html| archivedate=15 July 2017}}</ref> 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.<ref name=pc2/> Mitchell's other television roles include ''[[McMillan & Wife]]'' and playing Ed Lawrence on the [[CBS]] daytime [[soap opera]] ''[[Capitol (TV series)|Capitol]]''. He also appeared as a policeman in ''[[Bewitched]]'' and Dr. Samson on ''[[Wonder Woman (TV series)|Wonder Woman]]''. He also co-starred in the film ''[[Scream Blacula Scream]]'' (1973).<ref name=hr/>

==Personal life and death==
==Personal life and death==
From 1969 to 1970, Mitchell was married to the model Emilie Blake, with whom he had a daughter, Dawn Mitchell. In 1972, Mitchell married actress [[Judy Pace]], later divorcing in 1984. Together, Mitchell and Pace have two daughters, actress [[Julia Pace Mitchell]], who appears on the [[CBS]] daytime soap opera ''[[The Young and the Restless]]'', and attorney Shawn Meshelle Mitchell.<ref name="obit">{{cite book |title=Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2013 |first=Harris M. |last=Lentz III |publisher=McFarland |year=2014 |page=259 |isbn=978-1-4766-1652-0 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=MoHGCwAAQBAJ&q=Shawn%20Meshelle%20Mitchell%20pace&pg=PA258}}</ref> Mitchell died of natural causes at his home in Encino, Los Angeles on December 8, 2013, at age 70.
From 1969 to 1970, Mitchell was married to the model Emilie Blake, with whom he had a daughter, Dawn Mitchell. In 1972, Mitchell married actress [[Judy Pace]], later divorcing in 1984. Together, Mitchell and Pace have two daughters, actress [[Julia Pace Mitchell]], who appears on the [[CBS]] daytime soap opera ''[[The Young and the Restless]]'', and attorney Shawn Meshelle Mitchell.<ref name="obit">{{cite book |title=Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2013 |first=Harris M. |last=Lentz III |publisher=McFarland |year=2014 |page=259 |isbn=978-1-4766-1652-0 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=MoHGCwAAQBAJ&q=Shawn%20Meshelle%20Mitchell%20pace&pg=PA258}}</ref> Mitchell died of natural causes at his home in Encino, Los Angeles on December 8, 2013, at age 70.
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For other uses, see Don Mitchell (disambiguation).
Don Mitchell
Mitchell in 1968.
Born
Don Michael Mitchell

(1943-03-17)March 17, 1943
Houston, Texas, U.S.
DiedDecember 8, 2013(2013-12-08) (aged 70)
Encino, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
EducationUCLA
OccupationActor
Years active1965–1993
Spouses
Emilie Blake
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(m. 1969; div. 1970)​
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(m. 1972; div. 1984)​
Children3

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

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Don Michael Mitchell was born on March 17, 1943, in Houston, Texas. He was the son of Wilson Mitchell & his wife, Rose Marie (née-Brazos; 1918-2001). He grew up on his grandfather's farm.[1] He "excelled in both football and basketball" at his high school in Houston. His postsecondary education began at Los Angeles City College,[2] from which he transferred to the University of California, Los Angeles,[3] where he studied acting.[4] 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.[1] Mitchell's other television roles include McMillan & Wife and playing Ed Lawrence on the CBS daytime soap opera Capitol. He also appeared as a policeman in Bewitched and Dr. Samson on Wonder Woman. He also co-starred in the film Scream Blacula Scream (1973).[3]

Personal life and death

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From 1969 to 1970, Mitchell was married to the model Emilie Blake, with whom he had a daughter, Dawn Mitchell. In 1972, Mitchell married actress Judy Pace, later divorcing in 1984. Together, Mitchell and Pace have two daughters, actress Julia Pace Mitchell, who appears on the CBS daytime soap opera The Young and the Restless, and attorney Shawn Meshelle Mitchell.[5] Mitchell died of natural causes at his home in Encino, Los Angeles on December 8, 2013, at age 70.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Mitchell Gets Break". The Pittsburgh Courier. April 1, 1967. p. 13.
  2. ^ Penton, Edgar (February 18, 1968). "Burr to Keep Rolling". The Post-Crescent. Appleton, Wisconsin. p. 85. Retrieved July 15, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ a b Barnes, Mike (December 11, 2013). "'Ironside' Actor Don Mitchell Dies at 70". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 15 July 2017. Retrieved 2021-10-15.
  4. ^ Slotnik, Daniel E. (December 13, 2013). "Don Mitchell, a Co-Star on TV's 'Ironside,' Dies". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 15 July 2017. Retrieved 15 July 2017.
  5. ^ Lentz III, Harris M. (2014). Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2013. McFarland. p. 259. ISBN 978-1-4766-1652-0.
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