Daryl Mitchell (actor)

Daryl "Chill" Mitchell (born July 16, 1965)[1] is an American actor and rapper. He is known for such roles as Dexter Walker on The John Larroquette Show, Tommy Webber in Galaxy Quest, Leo Michaels on Veronica's Closet, Eli Goggins III on Ed, and Patton Plame on NCIS: New Orleans.

Daryl Mitchell
Mitchell in September 2009
Born (1965-07-16) July 16, 1965
The Bronx, New York City, U.S.
OccupationActor, rapper
Years active1985–present
Spouse(s)
Carol
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(m. 1998)​
Children3

Early life

Mitchell was born in The Bronx, to a secretary mother and a bus driver father.[1] He grew up in Wyandanch.[2]

Career

After a career in hip hop in the 1980s with Groove B. Chill, Mitchell had considerable success as an actor, appearing in House Party and its sequel, Sgt. Bilko, Galaxy Quest, 10 Things I Hate About You, and the TV sitcoms The John Larroquette Show and Veronica's Closet. He has also made appearances in the sitcom Becker, and in The Game and Desperate Housewives. In 2009, he co-starred in the short-lived sitcom Brothers. From 2014 to 2021 he starred in NCIS: New Orleans as recurring-turned-main character Patton Plame, a computer specialist for NCIS. In 2018, he joined the cast of Fear the Walking Dead portraying Wendell.

In September 2009, Mitchell was profiled on TV One's biographical documentary program Life After, a series that examines the lives of celebrities following a career turning point.

Personal life

Mitchell and his wife, Carol, have three children. As of 2010, they live in Sugar Hill, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta.[3] Mitchell won an NAACP Image Award on February 26, 2010.[4]

Accident

On November 10, 2001, Mitchell was paralyzed from the waist down after a motorcycle crash on an island near Beaufort, South Carolina, in which he lost control of his bike after turning a corner and encountering gravel and loose pavement. He woke up five days later in the hospital.[3] Mitchell got full support from his family and friends, including Denzel Washington and Chris Tucker, to continue his career.[2] He had a recurring role thereafter on the TV program Ed between 2002 and 2004 as a bowling alley manager who was paralyzed after an accident.[5]

Mitchell later started the Daryl Mitchell Foundation to raise awareness of spinal cord injury, and serves as the Minority Outreach spokesman for the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation.[6] He has also become a strong advocate for employing actors with disabilities.[3]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
1990 House Party Chill
1991 House Party 2 Chill
1992 Boomerang Street Photographer
1993 Fly by Night Kayam
1994 Cosmic Slop - TV Movie
1996 Sgt. Bilko Pfc. Walter T. Holbrook
A Thin Line Between Love and Hate Earl
Rebound: The Legend of Earl "The Goat" Manigault Dean Memminger TV Movie
1997 White Lies Mark
Quiet Days in Hollywood Angel
Toothless Raul TV Movie
1998 Home Fries Roy
1999 10 Things I Hate About You Mr. Morgan
Galaxy Quest Tommy Webber
2000 The Pooch and the Pauper Moocher (voice) TV Movie
Lucky Numbers Det. Chambers
2001 Slacker Cats Eddie (voice) TV Short
Black Knight Steve
2002 13 Moons Lenny
The Country Bears Officer Hamm
2006 Inside Man Mobile Command Officer Rourke
2012 Playback Wylie
2019 Love & Debt Ed

Television
Year Title Role Notes
1985 The Cosby Show Guy in Club Episode: "Clair's Case"
1991 The Cosby Show Old Head Episode: "Warning: A Double-Lit Candle Can Cause a Meltdown"
1992 Law & Order Reginald Beggs Episode: "The Fertile Fields"
1992-93 Here and Now T Main Cast
1993 Alex Haley's Queen Abner Episode: "Episode #1.3"
1993-96 The John Larroquette Show Dexter Walker Main Cast
1994 The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Chill Episode: "The Philadelphia Story"
1996 In the House Militant Guy Episode: "Home Again"
1997 Cosby Mike Episode: "Lucas Platonicus"
1997-00 Veronica's Closet Leo Michaels Main Cast
2002-04 Ed Eli Goggins III Main Cast: Season 3-4
2004 Law & Order: Criminal Intent Player in Wheelchair Episode: "Mad Hops"
2005 Eve Damien Episode: "Wheeling and Dealing"
2007 The Suite Life of Zack & Cody Himself Episode: "Back in the Game"
The Game Chris Clements Episode: "Media Blitz" & "The Truth Hurts"
2009 Brothers Chill Trainor Main Cast
2010 Desperate Housewives Ron Episode: "The Glamorous Life"
Wizards of Waverly Place Scientist One Episode: "Wizards Exposed"
2011 Traffic Light Liam Episode: "Help Wanted"
2012 The Cleveland Show Maurice (voice) Episode: "Jesus Walks"
2014 See Dad Run Calvin Riggins Episode: "See Dad Downsize"
2014-21 NCIS: New Orleans Computer Specialist Patton Plame Recurring Cast: Season 1, Main Cast: Season 2-7
2017 Lifeline - Episode: "In 33 Days You'll Die" & "There's a Chip in Her Arm"
2018- Fear the Walking Dead Wendell Recurring Cast: Season 4–5, Guest: Season 6-7
2020 F is for Family Chipsy White (voice) Episode: "Nothing is Impossible" & "Just Breathe"

Awards and nominations
Year Awards Category Recipient Outcome
2010 NAACP Image Award NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series "Brothers" Won

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

References
  1. "Daryl Mitchell Biography (1969-)". filmreference.com.
  2. "Moving Man". People. July 29, 2002. Archived from the original on March 2, 2011.
  3. "Daryl "Chill" Mitchell". Ability. Aug–Sep 2010. Retrieved August 17, 2010.
  4. "Celebrity Circuit: Daryl Mitchell Accepts NAACP Award". CBS News. February 27, 2010. Retrieved September 30, 2019.
  5. Straka, Mike (March 13, 2003). "Ed Star Daryl Mitchell on Rolling With Life's Punches". Fox News. Retrieved 2008-10-23.
  6. "Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Ambassador Daryl "Chill" Mitchell Nominated for NAACP Image Award" (Press release). Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. January 8, 2020.
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