Daryl Mitchell | |
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 Mitchell in September 2009 | |
| Born | July 16, 1965 The Bronx, New York City, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, rapper |
| Years active | 1985–present |
| Spouse | Carol (m. 1998) |
| Children | 3 |
Daryl "Chill" Mitchell (born July 16, 1965) [1] is an American actor and former rapper. He is known for such roles as Dexter Wilson on The John Larroquette Show , Tommy Webber in Galaxy Quest , Leo Michaels on Veronica's Closet , Eli Goggins III on Ed , and Patton Plame on NCIS: New Orleans .
Mitchell was born in The Bronx, to a secretary mother [2] and a bus driver father. [3] He grew up in Wyandanch. [4]
During the 1980s, Mitchell was a member of hip hop group Groove B. Chill. [5] Mitchell made his film debut in House Party (1990). [6] He had taken the role for both financial reasons and in hopes of popularizing his music. After acting in the sequel, Mitchell decided to leave music to focus strictly on acting. [6] [5]
His first regular role on television was on the sitcom Here and Now as T. [7] Mitchell landed the role of Dexter, [8] a lunch attendant [9] that often argued with the protagonist, on sitcom The John Larroquette Show (1993−96). [10] For his work on John Larroquette, Mitchell was nominated for an NAACP Image Award in 1996 for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. [11] He appeared regularly as marketing director Leo on Veronica's Closet from 1997 to 2000. [12]
He appeared as Wally, a mechanic, in Sgt. Bilko (1996), [13] with Steve Martin and Chris Rock among his co-stars. [14] Mitchell was Earl in A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996) [5] and played Roy in Home Fries (1998). [15] Mitchell appeared as Raul in the Disney film Toothless (1997) alongside Veronica's Closet co-star Kirstie Alley. [16]
In 1999, Mitchell acted in two feature films. He appeared as English teacher Mr. Morgan in 10 Things I Hate About You [17] and portrayed Tommy Webber, a fictional actor who performed as Lieutenant Laredo during childhood, [18] in the science fiction spoof Galaxy Quest . [19]
He appeared as police officer Chambers in Lucky Numbers (2000) [20] and was Steve in Black Knight (2001). [21] Mitchell played a state trooper in The Country Bears (2002), [22] which finished filming shortly before his motorcycle accident. [23]
Mitchell's first role following his accident was Eli, a bowling alley manager, in Ed (2002−04). [23] He joined the series in its third season. The producers of the series, already feeling the ensemble was too large, balked at the idea of another character being introduced. However, producer Jon Beckerman's worries were quelled upon meeting Mitchell and he was taken by Mitchell's sense of humor, leading to the character of Eli being created. [6]
In 2009, he portrayed Chill Trainor in the short-lived sitcom Brothers with Michael Strahan. A reviewer for The New York Times found Mitchell's character to be the most interesting, and praised the actor's line delivery. [24] Despite the show's short run, Mitchell received his second NAACP Image Award nomination in 2010, in the category of Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series. [25] Mitchell went on to win the award on February 26, 2010. [26] From 2014 to 2021 he starred in NCIS: New Orleans as recurring-turned-main character Patton Plame, a computer specialist for NCIS. [27] [28] In 2018, he joined the cast of Fear the Walking Dead portraying Wendell. [29]
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.
Mitchell and his wife, Carol, have three children. As of 2010 [update] , they live in Sugar Hill, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta. [30]
On November 10, 2001, Mitchell was paralyzed from the waist down after a motorcycle crash on an island near Beaufort, South Carolina, in which he lost control of his bike while turning a corner on gravel and loose pavement. He woke up five days later in the hospital. [30] Mitchell got full support from his family and friends, including Denzel Washington and Chris Tucker, to continue his career. [4] He had a recurring role thereafter on the TV program Ed between 2002 and 2004 as a bowling alley manager who was paralyzed after an accident. [31]
Mitchell later started the Daryl Mitchell Foundation to raise awareness of spinal cord injury, and serves as the Minority Outreach spokesman for the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation. [32] He has also become a strong advocate for employing actors with disabilities. [30]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1990 | House Party | Chill | |
| 1991 | House Party 2 | Chill | |
| 1992 | Boomerang | Street Photographer | |
| 1993 | Fly by Night | Kayam | |
| 1994 | Cosmic Slop | - | TV movie |
| 1996 | Sgt. Bilko | Pfc. Walter T. Holbrook | |
| A Thin Line Between Love and Hate | Earl | ||
| Rebound: The Legend of Earl "The Goat" Manigault | Dean Memminger | TV movie | |
| 1997 | White Lies | Mark | |
| Quiet Days in Hollywood | Angel | ||
| Toothless | Raul | TV movie | |
| 1998 | Home Fries | Roy | |
| 1999 | 10 Things I Hate About You | Mr. Morgan | |
| Galaxy Quest | Tommy Webber | ||
| 2000 | The Pooch and the Pauper | Moocher (voice) | TV movie |
| Lucky Numbers | Det. Chambers | ||
| 2001 | Slacker Cats | Eddie (voice) | TV Short |
| Black Knight | Steve | ||
| 2002 | 13 Moons | Lenny | |
| The Country Bears | Officer Hamm | ||
| 2006 | Inside Man | Mobile Command Officer Rourke | |
| 2012 | Playback | Wylie | |
| 2019 | Love & Debt | Ed |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | The Cosby Show | Guy in Club | Episode: "Clair's Case" |
| 1991 | The Cosby Show | Old Head | Episode: "Warning: A Double-Lit Candle Can Cause a Meltdown" |
| 1992 | Law & Order | Reginald Beggs | Episode: "The Fertile Fields" |
| 1992–1993 | Here and Now | T | Main cast |
| 1993 | Alex Haley's Queen | Abner | Episode: "Episode #1.3" |
| 1993–1996 | The John Larroquette Show | Dexter Walker | Main cast |
| 1994 | The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air | Chill | Episode: "The Philadelphia Story" |
| 1996 | In the House | Militant Guy | Episode: "Home Again" |
| 1997 | Cosby | Mike | Episode: "Lucas Platonicus" |
| 1997–2000 | Veronica's Closet | Leo Michaels | Main cast |
| 2002–2004 | Ed | Eli Goggins III | Main cast: season 3–4 |
| 2004 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Player in Wheelchair | Episode: "Mad Hops" |
| 2005 | Eve | Damien | Episode: "Wheeling and Dealing" |
| 2007 | The Suite Life of Zack & Cody | Himself | Episode: "Back in the Game" |
| The Game | Chris Clements | Episode: "Media Blitz" & "The Truth Hurts" | |
| 2009 | Brothers | Chill Trainor | Main cast |
| 2010 | Desperate Housewives | Ron | Episode: "The Glamorous Life" |
| Wizards of Waverly Place | Scientist One | Episode: "Wizards Exposed" | |
| 2011 | Traffic Light | Liam | Episode: "Help Wanted" |
| 2012 | The Cleveland Show | Maurice (voice) | Episode: "Jesus Walks" |
| 2014 | See Dad Run | Calvin Riggins | Episode: "See Dad Downsize" |
| 2014–2021 | NCIS: New Orleans | Computer Specialist Patton Plame | Recurring cast: season 1, main cast: season 2–7 |
| 2017 | Lifeline | - | Episode: "In 33 Days You'll Die" & "There's a Chip in Her Arm" |
| 2018–2022 | Fear the Walking Dead | Wendell | Recurring cast: season 4–5, 7, guest: season 6; 19 episodes |
| 2020 | F is for Family | Chipsy White (voice) | Episode: "Nothing is Impossible" & "Just Breathe" |
| Year | Awards | Category | Recipient | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | NAACP Image Award | NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series | "Brothers" | Won |
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