Daryl Mitchell (actor)
| Daryl Mitchell | |
|---|---|
 Mitchell in September 2009 | |
| Born |
July 16, 1965 The Bronx, New York, U.S. |
| Other names | Chill Mitchell |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1985–present |
| Spouse(s) | Carol (m. 1998) |
Daryl "Chill" Mitchell (born 16 July 1965)[1] is an American actor. He is known for such roles as Dexter Walker on The John Larroquette Show, Leo Michaels on Veronica's Closet, Eli Goggins III on Ed, and Patton Plame on NCIS: New Orleans.
Early life and career
Mitchell was born in The Bronx, New York to a secretary mother and a bus driver father.[1] He grew up in Wyandanch.[2] After a career in hip hop in the 1980s with Groove B. Chill, Mitchell had considerable success as an actor, appearing in House Party and its sequel, Sgt. Bilko, Galaxy Quest, 10 Things I Hate About You, and the TV sitcoms The John Larroquette Show and Veronica's Closet. He has also made appearances in the sitcom Becker, and in The Game and Desperate Housewives. In 2009, he co-starred in the short-lived sitcom Brothers. Since 2014 he has guest-starred in NCIS: New Orleans as recurring character Patton Plame, a computer specialist.
In September 2009, Mitchell was profiled on TV One's biographical documentary program Life After, a series that examines the lives of celebrities following a career turning point.
Personal life
In November 2001, Mitchell was paralyzed from the waist down in a motorcycle accident in South Carolina. "It was dark and I didn't know the roads really well," said Mitchell, "I went around a bend and on the other side there was gravel and loose pavement and bam, the bike shot right underneath me. I woke up five days later in the hospital." "It was a blessing," explained Mitchell, to have his friend, who was once shot in a random act of violence, be "one of the first people to show up at the hospital." Spending much time with him previously, doing things and going places, had really helped Mitchell open his eyes with the circumstances.[3] Mitchell got full support from his family and friends, including Denzel Washington and Chris Tucker, to continue his career. Mitchell advises other wheelchair users to hold on to something they believe in. "You cannot do this by yourself. You need your family, your friends, faith, and love," he said.
After the accident, he appeared on the TV program Ed between 2002 and 2004 as a bowling alley manager who was paralyzed after an accident similar to Mitchell's own.[4] He later started the Daryl Mitchell Foundation to raise awareness of spinal cord injuries and serves as the Minority Outreach spokesperson for the Christopher Reeve Foundation. He has also become a strong advocate for employing actors with disabilities.[5]
Today, Mitchell resides in Sugar Hill, Georgia[3] with his wife and three children. Two of his sons play football for North Gwinnett High School, while his daughter also cheers for North Gwinnett High.[1] Mitchell won an NAACP Image Award on February 26, 2010.
Filmography
| Film | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 1990 | House Party | Chill | |
| 1991 | House Party 2 | ||
| 1992 | Boomerang | Street Photographer | Credited as Daryl "Chill" Mitchell |
| 1993 | Fly by Night | Kayam | |
| 1996 | White Lies | Mark | Credited as Daryl "Chill" Mitchell |
| Sgt. Bilko | Pfc. Walter T. Holbrook | ||
| A Thin Line Between Love and Hate | Earl | Credited as Daryl M. Mitchell | |
| 1997 | Quiet Days in Hollywood | Angel | Alternative title: The Way We Are |
| 1998 | Home Fries | Roy | |
| 1999 | 10 Things I Hate About You | Mr. Morgan | Credited as Daryl "Chill" Mitchell |
| Galaxy Quest | Tommy Webber | ||
| 2000 | Lucky Numbers | Det. Chambers | |
| 2001 | Black Knight | Steve | |
| 2002 | 13 Moons | Lenny | |
| The Country Bears | Officer Hamm | Credited as Daryl "Chill" Mitchell | |
| 2006 | Inside Man | Mobile Command Officer Rourke | |
| Television | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1985–91 | The Cosby Show | Old Head Guy in Club |
Episodes: "Clair's Case" "Warning: A Double-Lit Candle Can Cause a Meltdown" |
| 1992 | Law & Order | Reginald Beggs | Episode: "The Fertile Fields" |
| Here and Now | T | 15 episodes | |
| 1993 | Alex Haley's Queen | Abner | Miniseries Credited as Daryl "Chill" Mitchell |
| 1993–96 | The John Larroquette Show | Dexter Walker | 84 episodes Credited as Daryl "Chill" Mitchell |
| 1994 | Cosmic Slop | Television movie | |
| The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air | Chill | Episode: "The Philadelphia Story" Credited as Daryl "Chill" Mitchell | |
| 1996 | Rebound: The Legend of Earl "The Goat" Manigault | Dean Memminger | Television movie |
| In the House | Militant Guy | 1 episode | |
| 1997 | Cosby | Mike | |
| Toothless | Raul | Television movie Credited as Daryl "Chill" Mitchell | |
| 1997–2000 | Veronica's Closet | Leo Michaels | 64 episodes |
| 2000 | The Pooch and the Pauper | Moocher (Voice) | Television movie |
| 2001 | Slacker Cats | Eddie (Voice) | Pilot |
| 2002–04 | Ed | Eli Goggins III | 39 episodes |
| 2004 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Player in Wheelchair | Episode: "Mad Hops" |
| 2005 | Eve | Damien | Episode: "Wheels and Deals" |
| 2007 | The Suite Life of Zack & Cody | Daryl | Episode: "Back in the Game" |
| The Game | Chris Clements | Episodes: "Media Blitz", "The Truth Hurts" | |
| 2009 | Brothers | Chill Trainor | Co-stars with Michael Strahan NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series Canceled after 13 episodes |
| 2010 | Desperate Housewives | Ron | Episodes: "The Glamorous Life" |
| Wizards of Waverly Place | Scientist 1 | Episode: "Wizards Exposed" | |
| 2011 | Traffic Light | Liam | Episode: "Help Wanted" |
| 2012 | The Cleveland Show | Maurice | 1 episode, Voice only |
| 2014–present | NCIS: New Orleans | Computer Specialist Patton Plame | Credited as Daryl "Chill" Mitchell |
References
- 1 2 3 "Daryl Mitchell Biography (1969-)". filmreference.com.
- ↑ Moving Man - Personal Tragedy, Veronica's Closet, Coping and Overcoming Illness, Daryl Mitchell : People.com Retrieved 2014-09-23.
- 1 2 "Daryl "Chill" Mitchell". ABILITY Magazine. Aug–Sep 2010. Retrieved August 17, 2010.
- ↑ Straka, Mike (2003-03-13). "Ed Star Daryl Mitchell on Rolling With Life's Punches". foxnews.com. Retrieved 2008-10-23.
- ↑ "Ability Magazine: Daryl "Chill" Mitchell" (2010)". Retrieved 2012-04-03.
External links
- Daryl Mitchell Foundation
- Daryl Mitchell at the Internet Movie Database
- Daryl Mitchell at AllMovie
- Daryl Mitchell interview with ABILITY Magazine