Kenneth Mitchell (actor)

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Kenneth Mitchell
Born
Kenneth Alexander Mitchell

(1974-11-25)November 25, 1974
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
DiedFebruary 24, 2024(2024-02-24) (aged 49)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active2000–2022
Spouse
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(m. 2006)​
Children2

Kenneth Alexander Mitchell (November 25, 1974 – February 24, 2024) was a Canadian actor. He was known for his role as Eric Green in the CBS television series Jericho (2006–2008) and for portraying various characters in Star Trek: Discovery (2017–2021). In film, he appeared as Ralph Cox in the sports biopic Miracle (2004) and as Joseph Danvers in Captain Marvel (2019).

Career[edit]

In 2004, Mitchell was cast in the film Miracle with Kurt Russell, in the role of hockey player Ralph Cox who was the last player cut from the 1980 Mens Olympic Hockey Team.[1]

Mitchell appeared as Eric Green in the U.S. television drama Jericho, which was cancelled by CBS in May 2007, but was brought back onto the 2007–08 schedule following a fan campaign to save the show.[2]

In 2014, Mitchell was cast in ABC's The Astronaut Wives Club television drama series, playing the role of Deke Slayton.[3] Mitchell played three recurring Klingon characters in Star Trek: Discovery: season 1's Kol and season 2's Kol-Sha (Kol's father) and Tenavik. He also appeared in season 3 as Aurellio, a character whose use of a wheelchair-like device matched Mitchell's real situation with his progressing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) disease;[4] Mitchell hinted that he would be seen in season 4 playing a character who, like Mitchell's progressing situation, has lost the use of his voice.[5] Mitchell was cast in the FX The Old Man by Dan Shotz, a friend of Mitchell's who was also an executive producer on Jericho. The role also incorporated Mitchell's condition into the character.[6]

Personal life[edit]

In May 2006, Mitchell married actress Susan May Pratt. They had two children, a daughter (born 2007) and a son (born 2012).[7]

Illness and death[edit]

In February 2020, Mitchell revealed that he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. He used a power wheelchair beginning in October 2019.[8] To incorporate Mitchell's wheelchair, the showrunners of Star Trek: Discovery said Aurelio's wheelchair was a hover chair to help him move as a result of a genetic condition.[9] By August 2021, Mitchell had lost his voice due to the disease.[4] Mitchell died on February 24, 2024 aged 49.[10][11]

Filmography[edit]

Film roles
Year Title Role Notes
2000 No Man's Land Soldier Short film
2001 The Green Ric Short film
2002 Why Don't You Dance? Chris Short film
2003 The Recruit Alan
2004 Miracle Ralph Cox
2005 Tennis, Anyone...? Nick Allen
2007 Home of the Giants Keith Morrison
2010 AIDS: We Did It! Unknown Short film
2015 5-25-77 John Dykstra
2019 Captain Marvel Joseph Danvers
Television roles
Year Title Role Notes
2001 Leap Years Spencer Matthew Recurring role, 9 episodes
2002 Odyssey 5 Marc Taggart Recurring role, 10 episodes
2006 Grey's Anatomy Wade Solomon 1 episode
2006 CSI: Miami Robert Gordon 1 episode
2006 The Unit Keith Soto 1 episode
2006–2008 Jericho Eric Green Main role, 26 episodes
2008 Flashpoint Sergeant Pete Fitzhaven 1 episode
2008–2009 Ghost Whisperer Sam Lucas Recurring role, 15 episodes
2009 Without a Trace Derek Wilson 1 episode
2009 Meteor Russ Hapscomb Miniseries, 2 episodes
2009 Iron Road Edgar Miniseries, 2 episodes
2010 Lie to Me Duane Corey 1 episode
2010 Hawaii Five-0 Craig Ellers / Paul Stark 1 episode
2010 Law & Order: LA Terry Walker 1 episode
2010 Detroit 1-8-7 Jeffery Cage 1 episode
2010 Criminal Minds Drew Jacobs 1 episode
2011 Private Practice Elliott 1 episode
2011 Castle Paul Whittaker 1 episode
2011 The Mentalist Tom Wilcox 1 episode
2012 Grimm Larry McKenzie / Bigfoot 1 episode
2012 Drop Dead Diva Rick Keller 1 episode
2012 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Dalton Burke 1 episode
2013 NCIS: Los Angeles Special Agent Danny Gallagher 1 episode
2013 Monday Mornings Asher Knox 1 episode
2013 Bones Ben Carr 1 episode
2013 Body of Proof Robert Riley 1 episode
2013 Haven Cliff 1 episode
2014 The Night Shift George 1 episode
2014 Switched at Birth Wes Recurring role, 12 episodes
2014 NCIS Nathan Curtis 2 episodes
2015 CSI: Cyber Steve Reynolds 1 episode
2015 The Astronaut Wives Club Deke Slayton Main role, 10 episodes
2015 Major Crimes Sam Curtis 1 episode
2015 Minority Report Brian Stanton 1 episode
2016 Code Black Cory Rockman 1 episode
2016–2017 Frequency Deacon Joe Hurley Recurring role, 6 episodes
2016 Notorious Detective Ken Matthews 3 episodes
2017–2021 Star Trek: Discovery Kol / Kol-Sha / Tenavik / Aurellio Recurring role, 10 episodes
2018 The Detectives Detective Richard 1 episode
2019 See Edo Voss 1 episode
2019–2020 Nancy Drew Joshua Dodd Recurring role, 6 episodes
2020 Star Trek: Lower Decks Black Ops Officer 2 / Romulan Guard 1 / Tweerk Captain Voice role, 1 episode
2022 The Old Man Joe 3 episodes

References[edit]

  1. ^ Ausiello, Michael (February 1, 2004). "Review: 'Miracle'". Variety. Retrieved October 30, 2015.
  2. ^ Lowry, Brian (February 7, 2008). "Review: 'Jericho'". Variety. Retrieved October 30, 2015. Having earned a stay of execution thanks partly to fans organized via that new-fangled thing called the Internet, the post-apocalyptic drama returns with two alternate endings in the can...
  3. ^ Ausiello, Michael (April 29, 2014). "Exclusive: Jericho Alum Kenneth Mitchell Joins ABC's Astronaut Wives Club as Series Regular". TVLine. Retrieved October 30, 2015.
  4. ^ a b Powell, David (August 12, 2021). "Star Trek: Discovery's Kenneth Mitchell defies ALS with on-stage appearance at 55-Year Mission convention in Las Vegas". Daily Star Trek News.
  5. ^ Pascale, Anthony (August 12, 2021). "Kenneth Mitchell Hints At Unique Return For 'Star Trek: Discovery' Season 4". TrekMovie.com. Archived from the original on August 12, 2021. Retrieved December 9, 2021.
  6. ^ Dugan Ramirez, Christina (March 19, 2020). "Star Trek's Kenneth Mitchell Opens Up About Continuing His Acting Career After ALS Diagnosis". People. Retrieved January 31, 2022.
  7. ^ Van de Wall, Virginia (October 9, 2015). "The Cast of '10 Things I Hate About You' – Where Are They Now?". Life & Style Weekly. Retrieved October 30, 2015.
  8. ^ Dugan Ramirez, Christina (February 28, 2020). "Star Trek: Discovery's Kenneth Mitchell Reveals ALS Diagnosis: 'I Can't Hide It Anymore'". People.
  9. ^ Bloom, Mike (December 31, 2020). "How Star Trek: Discovery Accommodates a Star's Disability, Rather Than Pushing Him Out". CBR. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
  10. ^ "Star Trek Actor Kenneth Mitchell: Remembering a Beloved Talent". February 25, 2024. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
  11. ^ "Remembering Kenneth Mitchell, 1974 – 2024". StarTrek.com. February 25, 2024. Retrieved February 25, 2024.

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