Daryl Mitchell (actor) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Daryl Mitchell
Mitchell in September 2009
Born	(1965-07-16) July 16, 1965 (age 59) The Bronx, New York City, U.S.
Occupation	Actor, rapper
Years active	1985–present
Spouse(s)	Carol ​ (m. 1998)​
Children	3

Daryl "Chill" Mitchell (born July 16, 1965) is an American actor and former rapper. He is famous for playing characters like Dexter Wilson on The John Larroquette Show and Tommy Webber in the movie Galaxy Quest. You might also know him as Leo Michaels on Veronica's Closet or Eli Goggins III on Ed. More recently, he played Patton Plame on NCIS: New Orleans. Mitchell even won an award for his acting in the TV show Brothers.

Daryl Mitchell's Early Life

Daryl Mitchell was born in The Bronx, a part of New York City. His mom was a secretary and his dad was a bus driver. He grew up in a town called Wyandanch.

Daryl Mitchell's Acting Career

In the 1980s, Daryl Mitchell was part of a hip hop group called Groove B. Chill. He started acting in movies to help his music career. His first movie was House Party in 1990. After acting in the sequel, House Party 2, he decided to focus only on acting.

His first regular TV role was in the sitcom Here and Now. Later, he got the role of Dexter on The John Larroquette Show (1993–1996). For this role, he was nominated for an NAACP Image Award in 1996. From 1997 to 2000, he regularly played Leo, a marketing director, on Veronica's Closet.

Mitchell also appeared in several movies. He was Wally, a mechanic, in Sgt. Bilko (1996) with Steve Martin. He played Earl in A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996) and Roy in Home Fries (1998). He was also Raul in the Disney movie Toothless (1997).

In 1999, Mitchell acted in two popular films. He played Mr. Morgan, an English teacher, in 10 Things I Hate About You. He also played Tommy Webber in the science fiction comedy Galaxy Quest. Tommy was an actor who played Lieutenant Laredo when he was a kid.

He continued acting in movies like Lucky Numbers (2000) and Black Knight (2001). He played a state trooper in The Country Bears (2002). This movie finished filming just before a serious accident changed his life.

Mitchell's first role after his accident was Eli, a bowling alley manager, in the TV show Ed (2002–2004). He joined the show in its third season. The show's creators were impressed by his humor and created the character of Eli just for him.

In 2009, he played Chill Trainor in the sitcom Brothers with Michael Strahan. Even though the show was short-lived, Mitchell was nominated for his second NAACP Image Award in 2010. He won the award on February 26, 2010, for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series.

From 2014 to 2021, he starred in NCIS: New Orleans. He played Patton Plame, a computer specialist for NCIS. In 2018, he joined the cast of Fear the Walking Dead, playing a character named Wendell.

In September 2009, Mitchell's life story was featured on a TV show called Life After. This show looks at celebrities' lives after big changes in their careers.

Daryl Mitchell's Personal Life

Daryl Mitchell is married to Carol, and they have three children. As of 2010, they live in Sugar Hill, Georgia, which is a suburb of Atlanta.

Motorcycle Accident

On November 10, 2001, Daryl Mitchell was in a motorcycle accident. He lost control of his bike on a gravel road near Beaufort, South Carolina. The accident caused him to become paralyzed from the waist down. He woke up in the hospital five days later. His family and friends, including actors Denzel Washington and Chris Tucker, supported him greatly. He continued his acting career, even having a role on Ed as a bowling alley manager who was also paralyzed after an accident.

After his accident, Mitchell started the Daryl Mitchell Foundation. This foundation helps raise awareness about spinal cord injuries. He also works as a spokesman for the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation. He is a strong supporter of hiring actors with disabilities in the entertainment industry.

Filmography

Film Roles

Television Roles

Awards and Nominations

Music Album

• Starting From Zero (A&M, 1990) (with Groove B. Chill)