John Mitchum
Acting
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Acting Credits
Biography
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 opportun...
Known For
Filmography
Nice Girls Don't Stay for Breakfast
2019
as Self - Brother (archive footage)
Christy
1994
Robert Mitchum: The Reluctant Star
1991
as Self
A Family for Joe
1990
as Preacher
Hoodwinked
1989
as J.P. Spanner
The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains
1987
as Atlanta Judge
Escapes
1986
as Mr. Olson (Coffee Break)
Where's Willie?
1978
Telefon
1977
as Harry Bascom
The Enforcer
1976
as Frank DiGiorgio
The Outlaw Josey Wales
1976
as Al
Crackle of Death
1976
as Janitor
Quincy, M.E.
1976
Breakheart Pass
1975
as Red Beard
The Hanged Man
1974
as Eubie Turpin
Little House on the Prairie
1974
as Sam Benson
Kolchak: The Night Stalker
1974
as Janitor
Magnum Force
1973
as Frank DiGiorgio
High Plains Drifter
1973
as Warden
Savage!
1973
as Motel Manager
Bloody Trail
1972
as Hoss
The Waltons
1972
as Announcer
Dirty Harry
1971
as De Georgio
Chandler
1971
as Rudy, Bartender
Do Not Fold, Spindle, or Mutilate
1971
as Mr. Tubbs
One More Train to Rob
1971
as Guard (uncredited)
Bigfoot
1970
as Elmer Briggs
Chisum
1970
as Baker
The Young Rebels
1970
Paint Your Wagon
1969
as Jacob Woodling
Bandolero!
1968
as Bath House Customer
Adam-12
1968
as Tom Horton
The Mod Squad
1968
as Detective at Hospital (uncredited)
The Way West
1967
as Little Henry
Warning Shot
1967
Mr. Terrific
1967
as Harry
Ironside
1967
as Slim
Ironside
1967
as Photo Lab Foreman
El Dorado
1966
as Elmer - Jason's Bartender
The Plainsman
1966
as Townsman (uncredited)
Batman
1966
as Rip Snorting
Pistols 'n' Petticoats
1966
Batman
1966
as Hot Dog Harrigan
Brainstorm
1965
as Guitar-Playing Inmate (uncredited)
F Troop
1965
Laredo
1965
The Legend of Jesse James
1965
as Bartender
F Troop
1965
as Balladeer
F Troop
1965
as Trooper Hoffenmueller
My Fair Lady
1964
as Ad Lib at Church (uncredited)
The Munsters
1964
Bewitched
1964
Cattle King
1963
as Tex
Hitler
1962
as Hermann Goering
The Virginian
1962
as Madison
The Virginian
1962
as Pooch
The Virginian
1962
as Bartender
The Virginian
1962
as Sam the Bartender
The Virginian
1962
as Bucky the Bartender
Thriller
1960
as Policeman
The Clear Horizon
1960
as First Officer Mikel
The Gunfight at Dodge City
1959
as Rowdy Drunken Cowboy
Battle Flame
1959
as Maj. Dowling
Guns Girls and Gangsters
1959
as Armored Car Guard (uncredited)
The Twilight Zone
1959
as Erbie
The Twilight Zone
1959
as Ace
Rawhide
1959
as Luke Rose (uncredited)
Laramie
1959
Riverboat
1959
as Pickalong
Bonanza
1959
as Lou Palmer
Bonanza
1959
as Bartender #1
The Untouchables
1959
as Freddie
Bonanza
1959
as Bartender
The Bonnie Parker Story
1958
as John - Saloon Owner / Bartender (uncredited)
Johnny Rocco
1958
as Police Detective at Stakeout (uncredited)
Cole Younger, Gunfighter
1958
as Rand City Bartender
Bronco
1958
The Tall Stranger
1957
Operation Mad Ball
1957
as Enlisted Man (uncredited)
Death in Small Doses
1957
as Handler (uncredited)
Ride Out for Revenge
1957
as Sergeant (uncredited)
Up In Smoke
1957
as Desk Sergeant (uncredited)
Trackdown
1957
Perry Mason
1957
as Operative
Have Gun, Will Travel
1957
The Thin Man
1957
Richard Diamond, Private Detective
1957
as Jimmy Logan (uncredited)
M Squad
1957
as First Mate
Panic!
1957
Maverick
1957
Suspicion
1957
Perry Mason
1957
as Operator
Have Gun, Will Travel
1957
as McHeath
Have Gun, Will Travel
1957
as Sanders - Gold Robber
The Man Is Armed
1956
as Officer
5 Steps to Danger
1956
as Bud--Deputy Sheriff
Perils of the Wilderness
1956
as Brent
Nightmare
1956
as Onlooker at Stan's Suicide Attempt (Uncredited)
State Trooper
1956
State Trooper
1956
as Sheriff Tom Newell
Gunsmoke
1955
as Joe
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
1955
Sergeant Preston of the Yukon
1955
Gunsmoke
1955
as Bob
Gunsmoke
1955
as Norm
Gunsmoke
1955
as Wills
Screen Director's Playhouse
1955
as Sandhogger #4
Studio 57
1954
I Led Three Lives
1953
The Lusty Men
1952
The Pace That Thrills
1952
as Blackie Myers
Flying Leathernecks
1951
as Lt. Black (uncredited)
Submarine Command
1951
Dragnet
1951
In a Lonely Place
1950
as Bar Patron (uncredited)
Born to Be Bad
1950
as Guest (uncredited)
The Devil's Sleep
1949
as Doctor
Knock on Any Door
1949
as Jury Member (uncredited)
Shed No Tears
1948
as Policeman (Uncredited)
The Prairie
1947
as Asa Bush