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Chuck Mitchell

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

(1927-11-28)November 28, 1927
DiedJune 22, 1992(1992-06-22) (aged 64)
Hollywood, California, United States
Other namesChuck "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 movie 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] He was also a clerk at southern pacific railroad.

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
1970 Kemek Detective
1979 Penitentiary Lieutenant Arnsworth
1980 Don't Answer the Phone Sam Gluckman
1980 The Hearse Counterman
1981 American Pop Doorkeeper
1981 Porky's Porky Wallace
1982 Boxoffice Mr. Joy
1982 They Call Me Bruce? Bartender
1983 Good-bye, Cruel World Larry Locatelli
1983 Frightmare Detective
1985 Porky's Revenge! Porky Wallace
1985 Better Off Dead Rocko
1986 Hollywood Zap! Mr. Prideman
1987 Ghost Chase Mr. Rosenbaum
1987 Hateman Judge (final film role)

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
1979 Supertrain Big Ed Episode: "Express to Terror"
1981 General Hospital Big Ralph Unknown episodes
Bret Maverick Joe Dakota 2 episodes
1982 The Fall Guy Rex Episode: "No Way Out"
Trapper John, M.D. Tiny Mankowitz Episode: "You Pays Your Money"
1983 The Winds of War Fishing Boat Skipper Episode: "Cataclysm"
1985 Hill Street Blues Fat Guy Episode: "You're in Alice's"
Remington Steele Strip Club Owner Episode: "Steele Trying"
1986 Simon & Simon Gregory Ross Episode: "Act Five"

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i 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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