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James Mitchell

James Mitchell was an American actor and dancer of English descent. He was one the leading dancers for choreographer Agnes de Mille (1905-1993). As an actor, Mitchell is primarily remembered for his role as diabolical businessman Palmer Cortlandt in the long-running soap opera 'All My Children'. Mitchell played this role from 1979 to 2010, and Cortlandt was one of the series' major characters until 2002.


Aliases
  • Jim Mitchell
English
  • Born In Sacramento, California, USA
  • Born February 29, 1920
  • Died January 22, 2010
  • On Other Sites IMDB Wikipedia
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Coney Island

1943
as Chorus Boy

The Band Wagon

1953
as Paul Byrd

Colorado Territory

1949
as Duke Harris

Stars in My Crown

1950
as Dr. Daniel Kalbert Harris, Jr.

The Prodigal

1955
as Asham

Laura

1979
as Paul Thomas Wyler

Oklahoma!

1955
as Dream Curly / Dancer

The Turning Point

1977
as Michael

Border Incident

1949
as Juan Garcia

Devil's Doorway

1950
as Red Rock

Deep in My Heart

1954
as James Mitchell

The Peacemaker

1956
as Terrall Butler

Writer

Episode Callan
A Magnum for Schneider
1967
Episode The Troubleshooters
Four Cheers For Geoffrey
1966
Episode The Troubleshooters
Words Are Softer Than Oil
1967
Episode When the Boat Comes In
A Land Fit for Heroes and Idiots
1976
Episode The Troubleshooters
A Job for Willy
1965
Movie The Last Grenade 1970
Episode Z Cars
Infamous Conduct Part 2
1970
Episode Armchair Theatre
The Omega Mystery
1961
Episode The Troubleshooters
Do Your Best For The Lads
1966
Episode Callan
A Magnum for Schneider
1967
Episode Callan
Wet Job
1981
Episode Callan
Callan (Movie)
1974

Producer

Movie A Man of No Importance 1994
Movie Sophiatown 2003
Movie Into the West 1992
Movie Croupier 1998
Movie Moondance 1995
Movie Ordinary Decent Criminal 2000
Movie My Best Fiend 1999

Guest Star

Episode Decoy
Queen Of Diamonds
1957
Episode HARDtalk
James Mitchell - Interrogator for the CIA, 2002-2009
2017
Episode Home and Away
Episode 4102
2006
Episode Home and Away
Episode 4103
2006
Episode Home and Away
Episode 4101
2006
Episode Home and Away
Episode 4116
2006
Episode Home and Away
Episode 4117
2006
Episode Home and Away
Episode 4118
2006
Episode Charlie's Angels
Little Angels of the Night
1978