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Chuck Mitchell
Mitchell in Porky's (1981)
Born
Charles Thomas Mitchell[1]

(1927-11-28)November 28, 1927
Connecticut, United States
DiedJune 22, 1992(1992-06-22) (aged 64)
Hollywood, California, United States
Other nameChuck "Porky" Mitchell
Occupations
  • Actor
  • singer
  • entertainer
Years active1970–1987

Charles Thomas Mitchell (November 28, 1927 – June 22, 1992)[1] was an American actor, singer and entertainer.[1] He is known for his role as "Porky" in the 1981 film Porky's and its 1985 sequel Porky's Revenge![1]

Career

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Mitchell is also remembered as Rocko, the mean owner of the restaurant called "Pig Burgers" in the 1985 comedy Better Off Dead.

He became well known for his role as "Porky" in the comedy movie Porky's. He would reprise the role again in the 1985 sequel Porky's Revenge![1] He declined to appear in Porky's II: The Next Day.

He starred in the TV soap opera General Hospital as Big Ralph, and in the 1981 TV series Bret Maverick, as well as the 1983 miniseries The Winds of War.[1]

Mitchell made guest appearances on the TV shows The Fall Guy, Hill Street Blues and Remington Steele.

In some of his films, he is credited as Chuck "Porky" Mitchell.[1]

Personal life

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Mitchell had two sisters, Dorothy Farrell and Frances Mitchell.[1]

Death

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Mitchell died on June 22, 1992, in Hollywood, California from cirrhosis of the liver at the age of 64.[1]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
1970KemekDetective
1979PenitentiaryLieutenant Arnsworth
1980Don't Answer the PhoneSam Gluckman
1980The HearseCounterman
1981American PopDoorkeeper
1981Porky'sPorky Wallace
1982BoxofficeMr. Joy
1982They Call Me Bruce?Bartender
1983Good-bye, Cruel WorldLarry Locatelli
1983FrightmareDetective
1985Porky's Revenge!Porky Wallace
1985Better Off DeadRocko
1986Hollywood Zap!Mr. Prideman
1987Ghost ChaseMr. Rosenbaum
1987HatemanJudge(final film role)

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
1979SupertrainBig EdEpisode: "Express to Terror"
1981General HospitalBig RalphUnknown episodes
Bret MaverickJoe Dakota2 episodes
1982The Fall GuyRexEpisode: "No Way Out"
Trapper John, M.D.Tiny MankowitzEpisode: "You Pays Your Money"
1983The Winds of WarFishing Boat SkipperEpisode: "Cataclysm"
1985Hill Street BluesFat GuyEpisode: "You're in Alice's"
Remington SteeleStrip Club OwnerEpisode: "Steele Trying"
1986Simon & SimonGregory RossEpisode: "Act Five"

References

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  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Burt A. Folkart (1992-06-22). "Charles Mitchell; Played Saloon Owner in Two 'Porky's' Films". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2021-05-31.
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