Cameron Mitchell - Biography, Age, Birthday, Chinese Zodiac & Facts
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Cameron Mitchell

Cameron Mitchell - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornNovember 04, 1918
DiedJuly 06, 1994 (age 75)
BirthplaceDallastown, Pennsylvania, USA
Zodiac SignScorpio - (see also Cameron Mitchell's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacHorse
GenerationGreatest Generation
Known ForBest known for roles in 'How to Marry a Millionaire', the TV series 'The High Chaparral', and as Buck Cannon. He appeared in more than 200 films and TV shows throughout his prolific career.

Intro

Cameron Mitchell was an American film, television, and stage actor known for his versatile performances spanning over four decades. He appeared in numerous Hollywood features, television series, and worked both in America and Europe.

Early Life & Background

Cameron Mitchell was born Cameron McDowell Mitzell to Rev. Charles and Kathryn Mitzell. He attended Greenwood High School and the Carnegie Institute of Technology. He began his career acting in stage productions before moving to Hollywood.

Career Highlights

  • Broadway debut in 'The Shark Wins' (1937) and acclaimed performance in the original Broadway production of 'Death of a Salesman' (1949) as Happy Loman.
  • Appeared in the film adaptation of 'Death of a Salesman' (1951).
  • Starred in 'How to Marry a Millionaire' (1953) alongside Marilyn Monroe, Betty Grable, and Lauren Bacall.
  • Played Buck Cannon on the NBC western series 'The High Chaparral' (1967–1971).
  • Worked extensively in European cinema, including Italian horror and action films in the 1970s and 1980s.

Trivia

  • Served as a bombardier in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II.
  • His son, Cameron Mitchell Jr., is also an actor.
  • Known as a hard-working, reliable character actor, he continued acting up until his death in 1994.

FAQs

People also ask

When was Cameron Mitchell born?

Cameron Mitchell was born the 4 November 1918.

Where is Cameron Mitchell from?

Dallastown, Pennsylvania, USA.

On His Birth-Day

About November 4th, 1918, in brief:

  • Historical events: On November 3, 1918, Italy and Austria-Hungary signed the Armistice of Villa Giusti, effective 24 hours later on November 4. This agreement marked the end of hostilities between the two nations during World War I, with Austria-Hungary agreeing to evacuate occupied territories and surrender its navy.
  • Day of the week: November 4th, 1918 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: When You Sang Hush-A-Bye to Me by Sterling Trio
  • Popular movie: Tarzan of the Apes directed by Scott Sidney

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cameron_Mitchell_(actor)
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0593535/