Christopher Mitchum
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Christopher Mitchum is the second son of actor Robert Mitchum and followed in his father's footsteps by becoming an actor, writer, and assistant director. After attending the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Arizona, he began his career as an extra in westerns and eventually won a small role in the western Chisum (1970). He went on to star in Rio Lobo (1970) and Big Jake (1971) with John Wayne, and then continued to act in films such as Savage Harbor (1987), SFX Retaliator (1987), Aftershock (1990), Striking Point (1995), and Lycanthrope (1999). He also wrote the screenplay for Angel of Fury (1992) and recently appeared in his son Bentley Mitchum's horror film The Ritual (2009). Chris' daughter Carrie Mitchum is also part of the third generation of acting Mitchums.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor, Writer, Assistant Director
Birth Day October 16, 1943
Birth Place  Los Angeles, California, United States
Age 80 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Scorpio
Residence Santa Barbara, California
Other names Chris Mitchum
Education University of Pennsylvania; Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland; University of Arizona, BA in Literature
Occupation Actor, screenwriter, businessman
Years active 1966–present
Political party Republican Party
Spouse(s) Cindy Mitchum (divorced 1996)
Children Bentley Mitchum Carrie Mitchum Jennifer Mitchum Kian Mitchum
Website Official website

💰 Net worth: $10 Million (2024)

Christopher Mitchum, an American actor, writer, and assistant director, is renowned for his contributions to the entertainment industry. With a remarkable career spanning several decades, Mitchum has earned considerable recognition and amassed a significant net worth. In 2024, his net worth is estimated to be an impressive $10 million. Having appeared in numerous films and television shows, Mitchum's talent and dedication to his craft have earned him both critical acclaim and financial success. As a versatile entertainer, he has proved his proficiency in various roles behind the camera as well. Christopher Mitchum stands as a prominent figure in the United States' entertainment landscape, leaving a lasting impact through his multifaceted contributions.

Biography/Timeline

1970

Mitchum appeared in more than 60 films in 14 countries. He appeared with John Wayne in the motion pictures Chisum (1970), Rio Lobo (1970), and Big Jake (1971). He was cited by Box Office magazine as one of the top five stars of the Future and the recipient of Photoplay's Gold Medal Award for 1972. He won both The Golden Horse Award (1981) and The Golden Reel, Best Actor award (1988, Indonesia). He has been a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences since 1978. He was the Screen Actors Guild national first vice President, in 1987–89 and a member of the SAG board of Directors, in 1983–89.

1984

Mitchum has resided in the Santa Barbara, California, area (Central Coast) since 1984. He ran unsuccessfully for the California State Assembly in 1998 and the U.S. House of Representatives, 24th Congressional District, in 2012 and 2014.

1998

In 1998, Mitchum was the Republican nominee in the general election for the California State Assembly in the 35th district, which included portions of Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties, where he served on the Republican Central Committee (1998–2000). His opponents were Democrat Hannah-Beth Jackson and Natural Law Party candidate Eric Dahl. Mitchum came in second behind Jackson with 44.5 percent of the vote to Jackson's 53 percent.

2011

Mitchum has run once for the California State Assembly (35th District), and twice for the U.S. House of Representatives (California's 24th District). Since January 1, 2011, under California law, candidates are voter-nominated for state and federal offices; political parties cannot nominate candidates for office.

2012

In 2012, Mitchum ran for the U.S. House of Representatives as a Republican candidate in California's 24th district (San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and part of Ventura counties), challenging incumbent Democrat Congresswoman Lois Capps. In the June 5, 2012 primary, he came in third, behind Republican Abel Maldonado and Capps, and ahead of Independent candidate Matt Boutté.

2014

In 2014, Mitchum ran again for the U.S. congressional seat held by Representative Capps. He won the June 3, 2014, primary (running alongside four other Republicans, two additional Democrats, and an Independent candidate), coming in second behind Capps with 15.8 percent of the vote, and narrowly defeating Republican Justin Fareed by slightly over 600 votes. In the November 4 general election, Mitchum received 48.1 percent of the vote to Capps's 51.9 percent, in the closest race of Capps's entire congressional career.

2016

Despite the close margin by which Mitchum lost to Capps, as well as the announcement that Capps would retire in 2016, Mitchum ultimately declined a third run for the same seat again, and instead endorsed Assemblyman Katcho Achadjian for the race to succeed Capps.

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