John Mitchum
Actor

John Mitchum Net Worth

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John Mitchum was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut in 1919 to a Norwegian mother and an Irish/Blackfoot father. He and his brother Robert moved to New York City during the Great Depression, where they earned the nickname 'them ornery Mitchum boys' for their fighting skills. John and Robert eventually made their way to California, where John found his niche as a character actor in films such as "Knock On Any Door" (1949) and "Dirty Harry" (1971). He also recorded an anthology of his poetry, "America, Why I Love Her", for which he was nominated for a Grammy in 1973. John also had a recurring role in television, appearing in over 150 shows, and wrote an autobiography, "Them Ornery Mitchum Boys", in 1989.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor, Soundtrack
Birth Day September 06, 1919
Birth Place  Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States
Age 101 YEARS OLD
Died On November 29, 2001(2001-11-29) (aged 82)\nLos Angeles, California, U.S.
Birth Sign Libra
Cause of death Stroke
Occupation Actor, musician
Years active 1947-1990
Spouse(s) Nancy Munro (1952-1976) (her death) Bonnie Mitchum (?-2001) (his death) Joy Grahame Hallward (? - ?) (divorced) 1 child

💰 Net worth: $100,000 (2024)

John Mitchum, an acclaimed actor and soundtrack artist based in the United States, has an estimated net worth of $100,000 in 2024. Throughout his successful career, John Mitchum has mesmerized audiences with his captivating performances and remarkable musical contributions to the entertainment industry. Renowned for his talent and versatility, he has showcased his acting prowess in numerous films and TV shows, leaving a lasting impact on the industry. With his exceptional skills and dedication, it is no surprise that John Mitchum has become a respected figure in the world of acting and music.

Biography/Timeline

1951

He initially appeared in only unbilled (e.g., "Flying Leathernecks", RKO 1951) and extra roles before gradually receiving bigger character parts. Mitchum supported his more famous brother on several occasions, and became known as the friendly, food-loving Inspector Frank DiGiorgio in the first three Dirty Harry films. Mitchum was one of only four actors to appear in more than one film in this series (the others being Clint Eastwood, Harry Guardino and Albert Popwell), and with Eastwood and Guardino, he was one of only three actors to play the same character in each appearance. His character was killed in the third film, The Enforcer.

1958

In 1958, Mitchum was cast in two episodes of the crime drama Richard Diamond, Private Detective, starring David Janssen. He played Joe in the episode "Short Haul" and Jimmy Logan in "Bungalow Murder".

1959

On September 15, 1959, Mitchum appeared in the premiere episode "Stage Stop" of the western series Laramie.

1960

Mitchum was cast in 1960 as the character with the unusual name "Pickalong" in 10 episodes of another western Riverboat, starring Darren McGavin. The same year, he appeared in the western series The Rebel, starring Nick Adams. He also appeared as Hal Swanson in the 1960 episode "Silver Killers" of the western series Tombstone Territory.

1965

From 1965 to 1967, Mitchum had the recurring role of Trooper Hoffenmueller in 11 episodes of the sitcom F Troop, starring Forrest Tucker, Larry Storch and Ken Berry.

1998

Mitchum was a Writer, poet, singer, and guitar player. An autobiography/biography about his life and career and that of his brother Robert was published in 1998, called Them Ornery Mitchum Boys. He composed the piece "America, Why I Love Her", which John Wayne included in his book and album of the same name. The piece and a short film with Wayne's narration were aired at many television stations at sign-off time before stations began broadcasting 24 hours a day in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Wayne is often mistakenly credited with composing the piece.

2001

Mitchum died on November 29, 2001 after complications of three strokes. He was 82. His death was announced by the Los Angeles Times on Sunday, December 4, 2001.

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