Scoey Mitchell facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Scoey Mitchell
Mitchlll as a boxer on an episode of TV's That Girl, 1969
Born	Roscoe Mitchlll Jr. (1930-03-12)March 12, 1930 Newburgh, New York, U.S.
Died	March 19, 2022(2022-03-19) (aged 92) Torrance, California, U.S.
Other names	Scoey Mitchlll
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1967–1990; 2017
Spouse(s)	Claire T. Thomas ​ (m. 1973)​

Scoey Mitchell (born Roscoe Mitchlll Jr.) was an American actor, writer, and TV director. He was born on March 12, 1930, and passed away on March 19, 2022.

He was well-known for appearing on popular game shows in the 1970s, like Match Game and Tattletales. Scoey Mitchell also starred in the TV show Barefoot in the Park and had a regular role on Rhoda. He even created two TV series for NBC called Me and Mrs. C and 13 East.

Early Life and Career Highlights

Scoey Mitchell started his career in television in 1967 on The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour. He quickly became a familiar face on TV.

He appeared as a guest star on many popular shows. These included The Mothers-in-Law, Here Come the Brides, That Girl, and The Odd Couple. He also acted in action shows like The Six Million Dollar Man and Baretta.

Mitchell also starred in several movies made for TV. Some of these were Voyage of the Yes, Cops, and Cindy. He also stepped behind the camera to direct. He directed the TV movie Me & Mrs. C. in 1984 and episodes of 13 East later on.

Besides acting and directing, Mitchell was a writer. He wrote for TV shows and movies such as The Scoey Mitchlll Show and Just a Little More Love. He also helped produce TV projects like Grambling's White Tiger.

Barefoot in the Park TV Series

In 1970, Scoey Mitchell was cast in a new ABC TV series called Barefoot in the Park. This show was based on a famous play by Neil Simon. What made this show special was that most of its main actors were Black. This was a big step for American television at the time.

The show was placed after another popular show, Bewitched, hoping it would do well. However, the show didn't get high ratings. Scoey Mitchell left the series during its first few episodes. Because of this and the low ratings, ABC decided to cancel Barefoot in the Park in December 1970.

Later in his career, in 1986, Mitchell appeared in the movie Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling. This film was about the life of famous comedian Richard Pryor, and Mitchell played Pryor's father. After a long break, he returned to acting for one role in 2017.

Death

Scoey Mitchell passed away on March 19, 2022, at the age of 92. He died from kidney failure in a hospice care facility in Torrance, California. He was survived by his wife, Claire.

Filmography

Acting

Film

Television