Atticus Mitchell facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Atticus Dean Mitchell
1993 (age 31–32) Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2009–present |
Atticus Dean Mitchell (born in 1993) is a Canadian actor and musician. He is famous for playing Benny Weir in the movie My Babysitter's a Vampire and the TV show of the same name. Many also know him as Gabe LaViolet in the Disney movie Radio Rebel.
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Early Life and Getting Started
Atticus Mitchell was born and grew up in Toronto, Canada. As a kid, he was very active and played competitive hockey. He went to St. John Elementary School, which is where he first discovered his love for acting and being on stage.
Before becoming an actor, Atticus thought about a career in music or journalism. However, an agent saw his potential and signed him up for acting roles. He graduated from Malvern Collegiate Institute in Toronto and began his journey in the entertainment world.
Career in Acting and Music
His Journey in Acting
Atticus started his acting career in 2009. His very first audition landed him a role in the TV show How to be Indie as Carlos Martinelli. Soon after, he got his big break playing the funny and magical Benny Weir in My Babysitter's a Vampire. This role earned him a nomination for a Gemini Award, a major Canadian award for television.
In 2012, he starred alongside Debby Ryan in the popular Disney Channel movie Radio Rebel. The next year, he appeared in the science-fiction movie The Colony, which is set in a future world covered in ice. He also co-starred in the fun camp movie Bunks as a character named Wookiee.
From 2015, Atticus played Andrew Shinky in the comedy series Young ... Punk. He also had roles in other popular shows like Killjoys and The Hardy Boys, where he played the character JB Cox.
Making Music
Besides acting, Atticus is also a talented musician. He was the drummer for a band called The Fishwives, which played shows around his hometown of Toronto. Since 2017, he has been creating his own music. You can find his albums and singles on music streaming services like Spotify.
Selected Work
Movies
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2013 | The Colony | Graydon |
| 2014 | What We Have | Lyes |
| 2015 | Stonewall | Matt |
| 2019 | Riot Girls | Cracker |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2009 | How to Be Indie | Carlos Martinelli | 3 episodes |
| 2010 | My Babysitter's a Vampire | Benny | Television film |
| 2011–2012 | My Babysitter's a Vampire | Benny Weir | Main role |
| 2012 | Radio Rebel | Gabe LaViolet | Television film |
| 2013 | Bunks | Wookiee | Television film |
| 2015 | Young ... Punk | Andrew Shinky | Main role |
| 2017–2019 | Killjoys | Pippin Foster | Recurring role |
| 2020–2023 | The Hardy Boys | JB Cox | Main role |
| 2022 | Transplant | Jake Cooper | 5 episodes |
Awards and Nominations
Atticus's talent has been recognized with nominations for his acting.
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2011 | Gemini Award | Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Supporting Role | My Babysitter's a Vampire | Nominated |
See also
In Spanish: Atticus Mitchell para niños
