John Mitchum
Biografia
John Newman Mitchum was the September child of a Norwegian mother and an Irish/Blackfoot father whom he never knew, as he was killed in a tragic train yard accident in 1919. His two-years-older brother Robert filled the role as best as he could, while their older sister Annette studied the lively arts and eventually joined a traveling vaudeville team. Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, the young family moved to Rising Sun, Delaware, where farm life didn't agree with the young boys. Scarce opportunities took them to New York City, where the streets of Hell's kitchen taught the brothers to fight, a skill they developed so well they earned the moniker 'them ornery Mitchum boys'. Eventually, when the Great Depression deepened, the family was forced to separate with the intention of meeting up with sister Annette, who had married a sailor and moved to California, changing her name to Julie. The teenage boys set out with little more than clean handkerchiefs to find their way across the country by the only means they could: hitchhiking and riding the rails. Their somewhat aimless journey took them to places they had never been; where their Eastern accents were not welcome, so they quickly learned that accurately mimicking the local dialect would keep them out of trouble--some of the time! While brother Robert fairly quickly discovered his place in Hollywood legend, John sought his destiny on the high seas, professionally boxing, or conducting a choir. When the opportunity for acting came along John found his perfect niche as a character actor, mostly playing heavies since he was an imposing figure of a man. John's roles had him playing alongside a wide range of celebrities, from Humphrey Bogart in "Knock On Any Door" (1949) to Gladys Knight in "Pipe Dreams" (1976), Clint Eastwood of "Dirty Harry" (1971) to John Wayne in "Chisum" (1970), appearing in 58 films overall. It was during production of "Chisum" that John Wayne offered his voice for an anthology of John's poetry that seeks to uplift US culture, "America, Why I Love Her", a recording for which Mitchum was nominated for a Grammy in 1973. John was a consummate storyteller (as was his brother Robert), and with his fascination with US history in particular he was ever-ready to regale anyone with a thoughtful, interesting, and insightful anecdote, especially if a guitar was available. It was the wedding of music and history that brought him to create the recording "Our Land, Our Heritage" with Dan Blocker; big "Hoss" from "Bonanza", in 1964. Mitchum had some recurring roles throughout his television career; such as "Pickalong" from "Riverboat", or "Hoffenmueller" from "F-Troop", over 150 appearances in all during the span of a half-century career. The brothers Mitchum legacy has been well-preserved in his often hilarious autobiography, "Them Ornery Mitchum Boys", published in 1989. The subjects range from brother Robert escaping a Georgia chain-gang to his "poontang" interview; from John surviving an attacking whale on a three-masted schooner to his adventures riding the rails, developing a great love and respect for the people of the United States.
Filmografia
Filmy i seriale od najnowszych
Nice Girls Don't Stay for Breakfast
Film • 2019
jako Self - Brother (archive footage)
Christy
Serial • 1994
Robert Mitchum: The Reluctant Star
Film • 1991
jako Self
A Family for Joe
Film • 1990
jako Preacher
Hoodwinked
Film • 1989
jako J.P. Spanner
The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains
Film • 1987
jako Atlanta Judge
Escapes
Film • 1986
jako Mr. Olson (Coffee Break)
Where's Willie?
Film • 1978
Telefon
Film • 1977
jako Harry Bascom
Strażnik Prawa
Film • 1976
jako Frank DiGiorgio
Quincy, M.E.
Serial • 1976
Wyjęty Spod Prawa Josey Wales
Film • 1976
jako Al
Crackle of Death
Film • 1976
jako Janitor
Przełęcz złamanych serc
Film • 1975
jako Red Beard
Kolchak: The Night Stalker
Serial • 1974
jako Janitor
Mały Domek na Prerii
Serial • 1974
jako Sam Benson
The Hanged Man
Film • 1974
jako Eubie Turpin
Siła Magnum
Film • 1973
jako Frank DiGiorgio
Mściciel
Film • 1973
jako Warden
Savage!
Film • 1973
jako Motel Manager
The Waltons
Serial • 1972
jako Announcer
Bloody Trail
Film • 1972
jako Hoss
Brudny Harry
Film • 1971
jako De Georgio
Chandler
Film • 1971
jako Rudy, Bartender
Do Not Fold, Spindle, or Mutilate
Film • 1971
jako Mr. Tubbs
Niewyrównane porachunki
Film • 1971
jako Guard (uncredited)
Bigfoot
Film • 1970
jako Elmer Briggs
The Young Rebels
Serial • 1970
Chisum
Film • 1970
jako Baker
Pomaluj Swój Wóz
Film • 1969
jako Jacob Woodling
The Mod Squad
Serial • 1968
jako Detective at Hospital (uncredited)
Adam-12
Serial • 1968
jako Tom Horton
Bandolero!
Film • 1968
jako Bath House Customer
Zachodni Szlak
Film • 1967
jako Little Henry
Ironside
Serial • 1967
jako Slim
Warning Shot
Film • 1967
Mr. Terrific
Serial • 1967
jako Harry
El Dorado
Film • 1966
jako Elmer - Jason's Bartender
Pistols 'n' Petticoats
Serial • 1966
The Plainsman
Film • 1966
jako Townsman (uncredited)
Batman zbawia świat
Serial • 1966
jako Rip Snorting
Laredo
Serial • 1965
F Troop
Serial • 1965
The Legend of Jesse James
Serial • 1965
jako Bartender
Brainstorm
Film • 1965
jako Guitar-Playing Inmate (uncredited)
My Fair Lady
Film • 1964
jako Ad Lib at Church (uncredited)
The Munsters
Serial • 1964
Ożeniłem się z czarownicą
Serial • 1964
Cattle King
Film • 1963
jako Tex
The Virginian
Serial • 1962
jako Madison
Hitler
Film • 1962
jako Hermann Goering
Thriller
Serial • 1960
jako Policeman
The Clear Horizon
Serial • 1960
jako First Officer Mikel
The Untouchables
Serial • 1959
jako Freddie
The Twilight Zone
Serial • 1959
jako Erbie
Laramie
Serial • 1959
Riverboat
Serial • 1959
jako Pickalong
Bonanza
Serial • 1959
jako Lou Palmer
Battle Flame
Film • 1959
jako Maj. Dowling
The Gunfight at Dodge City
Film • 1959
jako Rowdy Drunken Cowboy
Rawhide
Serial • 1959
jako Luke Rose (uncredited)
Guns Girls and Gangsters
Film • 1959
jako Armored Car Guard (uncredited)
Johnny Rocco
Film • 1958
jako Police Detective at Stakeout (uncredited)
Bronco
Serial • 1958
The Bonnie Parker Story
Film • 1958
jako John - Saloon Owner / Bartender (uncredited)
Cole Younger, Gunfighter
Film • 1958
jako Rand City Bartender
Up In Smoke
Film • 1957
jako Desk Sergeant (uncredited)
The Tall Stranger
Film • 1957
Ride Out for Revenge
Film • 1957
jako Sergeant (uncredited)
Trackdown
Serial • 1957
Suspicion
Serial • 1957
Maverick
Serial • 1957
Perry Mason
Serial • 1957
jako Operative
The Thin Man
Serial • 1957
M Squad
Serial • 1957
jako First Mate
Death in Small Doses
Film • 1957
jako Handler (uncredited)
Have Gun, Will Travel
Serial • 1957
Operation Mad Ball
Film • 1957
jako Enlisted Man (uncredited)
Richard Diamond, Private Detective
Serial • 1957
jako Jimmy Logan (uncredited)
Panic!
Serial • 1957
5 Steps to Danger
Film • 1956
jako Bud--Deputy Sheriff
The Man Is Armed
Film • 1956
jako Officer
State Trooper
Serial • 1956
Nightmare
Film • 1956
jako Onlooker at Stan's Suicide Attempt (Uncredited)
Perils of the Wilderness
Film • 1956
jako Brent
Screen Director's Playhouse
Serial • 1955
jako Sandhogger #4
Sergeant Preston of the Yukon
Serial • 1955
Gunsmoke
Serial • 1955
jako Joe
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
Serial • 1955
Studio 57
Serial • 1954
I Led Three Lives
Serial • 1953
The Lusty Men
Film • 1952
The Pace That Thrills
Film • 1952
jako Blackie Myers
Dragnet
Serial • 1951
Submarine Command
Film • 1951
Latający marynarze
Film • 1951
jako Lt. Black (uncredited)
Zła od urodzenia
Film • 1950
jako Guest (uncredited)
Pustka
Film • 1950
jako Bar Patron (uncredited)
The Devil's Sleep
Film • 1949
jako Doctor
Knock on Any Door
Film • 1949
jako Jury Member (uncredited)
Shed No Tears
Film • 1948
jako Policeman (Uncredited)
The Prairie
Film • 1947
jako Asa Bush