Warren Mitchell
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 14, 1926 in Stoke Newington, London, England, UK
- Died
- November 14, 2015
- Active Years
- 1950–2016 (67 Years)
- Total Credits
- 141 credits in database
Biography
Warren Mitchell, born Warren Misell, was an English actor born in Stoke Newington, London, England, United Kingdom on January 14, 1926. He passed away on November 14, 2015 at the age of 89. During his career, he accumulated 134 known acting credits. Among his film and television work, he became known for appearances in projects such as An Audience with Ken Dodd, Danger Man, and The Plague Dogs. His biographical background also notes recognition as a BAFTA TV Award winner and a two-time winner of the Laurence Olivier Award, as well as playing the role of Alf Garnett in the sitcoms Til Death Us Do Part and In Sickness and in Health.
Career overview
Warren Mitchell was born Warren Misell on January 14, 1926, in Stoke Newington, London, England, United Kingdom. He was an English actor whose career included 134 known acting credits on television and in film. Among his credited works are projects such as An Audience with Ken Dodd, Danger Man, and Plague Dogs.
He received recognition for his performances, winning a BAFTA TV Award and earning two Laurence Olivier Awards. His most fondly remembered role was the Johnny Speight comic creation Alf Garnett. He played this character on and off from 1965 to 1992 across the sitcoms Til Death Us Do Part and In Sickness and in Health.
Throughout his life and career, he established himself as a prominent television and film performer. He passed away on November 14, 2015, at the age of 89.
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141 titles- British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves (2016) as Alf Garnett (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Hitler: The Comedy Years (2007) as Alf Garnett (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Daily Politics (2003) as Self
- The Shark Net (2003) as Ralph Wheatley
- Rod Hull: A Bird in the Hand (2003) as Self
- Waking the Dead (2001) as Edgar Truelove (uncredited)
- Gormenghast (2000) as Barquentine
- A Christmas Carol (2000) as Eddie's Dad
- The Heaven and Earth Show (1998)
- Animated World Faiths (1998) as Grandfather (voice)
- The Thoughts of Chairman Alf (1998) as Alf Garnett
- Crackers (1998) as Albert Hall
- Ain't Misbehavin' (1997) as Ray Smiles
- Gobble (1997) as Waterboard Chairman
- An Audience with Alf Garnett (1997) as Alf Garnett
- Death of a Salesman (1996) as Willy Loman
- Brahms and the Little Singing Girls (1996) as Johannes Brahms
- An Audience with Ken Dodd (1994) as Self
- Wall of Silence (1993) as Samuel Singer
- Pebble Mill (1991) as Self
- So You Think You've Got Troubles (1991) as Ivan Fox
- Have I Got News for You (1990) as Self
- Screen One (1989) as Samuel Singer
- Acropolis Now (1989)
- Kokoda Crescent (1989) as Stan
- Tickets for the Titanic (1987) as George
- Lovejoy (1986) as Uncle Jack
- Foreign Body (1986) as I.Q. Patel
- Knights & Emeralds (1986) as Mr Kirkpatrick
- In Sickness and in Health (1985) as Alf Garnett
- The Dunera Boys (1985) as Mr Baum
- The Chain (1984) as Bamber
- Waterfront (1984) as Laughing Les
- Wogan (1982) as Self
- The Plague Dogs (1982) as Tyson / Wag (voice)
- Norman Loves Rose (1982) as Morris
- Till Death... (1981) as Alf Garnett
- The Caretaker (1981) as Davies
- The Merchant of Venice (1980) as Shylock
- Meetings with Remarkable Men (1979) as Gurdjieff's Father
- An Audience with... (1978) as Alf Garnett
- An Audience with... (1978) as Self
- The Galton & Simpson Playhouse (1977) as Albert Cakebread
- Jabberwocky (1977) as Mr. Fishfinger
- That's Carry On! (1977) as Spencius (archive footage)
- Stand up, Virgin Soldiers (1977) as Morris Morris
- Tell Me Another (1976) as Himself
- What Changed Charley Farthing? (1976) as MacGregor
- The Sweeney (1975)
- The Sweeney (1975) as William Wardle
- Moss (1975) as Moss
- Black and Blue (1973) as Cyril Rose
- Men of Affairs (1973) as Sir William Mainwaring-Brown MP
- Secrets (1973) as Rose
- Innocent Bystanders (1972) as Omar
- The Alf Garnett Saga (1972) as Alf Garnett
- Prisoners (1971) as The Guard
- Play for Today (1970) as Moss
- Wilton's: The Handsomest Hall in Town (1970) as Gus Elen
- All the Way Up (1970) as Fred Midway
- The Assassination Bureau (1969) as Herr Weiss
- Moon Zero Two (1969) as J.J. Hubbard
- The Best House in London (1969) as Count Pandolfo
- Till Death Us Do Part (1969) as Alf Garnett
- Diamonds for Breakfast (1968) as Popov
- A Series of Bird's (1967)
- The Jokers (1967) as Lennie
- Till Death Us Do Part (1966) as Alf Garnett
- Lee Oswald: Assassin (1966) as Spas T. Raikin, Traveller's Aid Rep.
- Arrivederci, Baby! (1966) as Conte de Rienz / Maximillian
- The Sandwich Man (1966) as Gipsy Sid
- Promise Her Anything (1966) as Frank Focus / Panel Moderator
- Calf Love (1966) as Herr Westermann
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Spas T Raikin, Traveller's Aid Representative
- Out of the Unknown (1965) as Joe
- The Man in Room 17 (1965) as Petropolous
- The Spy Who Came In from the Cold (1965) as Mr. Zanfrello
- Help! (1965) as Abdul
- San Ferry Ann (1965) as Maitre d'Hotel
- The Night Caller (1965) as Reg Lilburn
- The Intelligence Men (1965) as Prozoroff
- The Fox and the Forest (1965) as Joe
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as Herr Westermann
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Head Porter
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Ballas
- Redcap (1964) as Inspector Gregoriou
- Carry On Cleo (1964) as Spencius
- Where Has Poor Mickey Gone? (1964) as Emilio Dinelli
- Crane (1963) as Julius Dorfmann
- The Human Jungle (1963) as 'Deacon' Hobbs
- First Night (1963) as Uncle Nick
- The Small World of Sammy Lee (1963) as Lou Leeman
- We Joined the Navy (1963) as 'Honest' Marcel
- Unearthly Stranger (1963) as Prof. Munro
- The King's Breakfast (1963) as The Gym Instructor
- Incident at Midnight (1963) as Chemist
- Seventy Deadly Pills (1963) as Lofty
- Calculated Risk (1963) as Simmie
- The Sicilians (1963) as O'Leary
- The Saint (1962) as Marco Di Cesari
- Z-Cars (1962)
- Man of the World (1962) as Alex
- Suspense (1962) as Mullen
- Village of Daughters (1962) as Puccelli (A Father)
- Postman's Knock (1962) as Rupert
- The Main Attraction (1962)
- The Silent Invasion (1962) as Robert
- The Avengers (1961) as Brodney
- Drama 61-67 (1961) as Andropoulis
- Drama 61-67 (1961) as Kovacs
- Sir Francis Drake (1961) as Roberto
- The Curse of the Werewolf (1961) as Pepe Valiente
- The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone (1961) as Giorgio
- Don't Bother to Knock (1961) as Waiter
- Maigret (1960)
- Sunday-Night Play (1960) as Bober
- Danger Man (1960) as Jose Santiago
- Danger Man (1960) as Banarji
- Danger Man (1960) as Stashig
- Two-Way Stretch (1960) as Tailor
- Hell Is a City (1960) as Commercial Traveller
- Doctor in Love (1960) as Haystack Club Manager (uncredited)
- The Pure Hell of St Trinian's (1960) as Tailor
- Surprise Package (1960) as Klimatis
- The Boy Who Stole a Million (1960) as Pedro
- No Hiding Place (1959)
- Interpol Calling (1959) as Willi
- The Stranglers of Bombay (1959) as Merchant (uncredited)
- The Adventures of William Tell (1958)
- The Larkins (1958) as Maxie Green
- The Crawling Eye (1958) as Prof. Crevett
- Three Crooked Men (1958) as Walter Prinn
- Girls at Sea (1958) as Arthur
- Blood Money (1957) as Army
- Manuela (1957) as Moss
- Hancock's Half Hour (1956)
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Stan
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Harry Jacobs
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Henry Sunday
- Paid to Kill (1954) as Laughing Man in Bar
- Sunday Night Theatre (1950) as Sam Harris
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Warren Mitchell best known for?
Warren Mitchell is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Daily Politics (2003), Waking the Dead (2001), Gormenghast (2000), Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988).
When and where was Warren Mitchell born?
Warren Mitchell was born on January 14, 1926 in Stoke Newington, London, England, UK. They passed away on November 14, 2015.
How many credits does Warren Mitchell have?
Warren Mitchell has accumulated over 141 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1950 to 2016.
What is Warren Mitchell's background in cinema and television?
Warren Mitchell, born Warren Misell, was an English actor born in Stoke Newington, London, England, United Kingdom on January 14, 1926. He passed away on November 14, 2015 at the age of 89. During his career, he accumulated 134 known acting credits. Among his film and television work, he became known for appearances in...
Warren Mitchell by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Human Jungle (1963) as 'Deacon' Hobbs — aged about 37
- In Sickness and in Health (1985) as Alf Garnett — aged about 59
- The Sweeney (1975) — aged about 49
- The Sweeney (1975) as William Wardle — aged about 49
- Daily Politics (2003) as Self — aged about 77
- The Plague Dogs (1982) as Tyson / Wag (voice) — aged about 56
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