Millard Mitchell
Millard Mitchell (1903-1953) was a U. S. character actor whose credits include roughly thirty feature films and two television appearances. Born in Havana, Cuba, on August 14, 1903, Mitchell appeared as a bit player in eight films between 1931 and 1936. He returned to film work in 1942 after a six-year absence, and enjoyed steady (though modest) work until his death from lung cancer on October 13, 1953, in Santa Monica, California. Mitchell is best known today for two roles: Gregory Peck's commanding officer in the 1949 war drama Twelve O'Clock High and movie mogul R. F. Simpson in the 1952 musical comedy Singin' in the Rain.
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Millard Mitchell Facts
| Occupation | Actor |
| Birthday | August 14, 1903 |
| Sign | Leo |
| Birthplace | Havana, Cuba |
| Date of death | October 13, 1953 (age 50) |
| Awards | 1953 Golden Globe Awards: Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Motion Picture (for My Six Convicts) |