Scoey Mitchell

Scoey Mitchell
Mitchell as a boxer in a scene from That Girl, 1969.
Born	(1930-03-12) March 12, 1930 (age 87) Newburgh, New York, U.S.
Other names	Scoey Mitchlll
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1967–1988
Spouse(s)	Claire T. Thomas, 1973-present

Scoey Mitchell (born March 12, 1930) is an American actor, writer and TV director known for frequent appearances on game shows, including Match Game and Tattletales. He starred in the short-lived series Barefoot in the Park (based on the Neil Simon play), and had a recurring role on Rhoda. Occasionally his last name is billed as "Mitchlll". He also created two short lived NBC TV series, Me and Mrs. C and 13 East. He appeared as Richard Pryor's father in the film Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling.

Mitchell was born on March 12, 1930, in Newburgh, New York. He started his career with being on The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour in 1967 as himself. Mitchell was in What's It All About, World? as himself in 1969. He would guest star in many television series such as The Mothers-in-Law, Here Come the Brides, That Girl, The Odd Couple, The Six Million Dollar Man, and Baretta. Mitchell starred in several made-for-TV-Movies such as Voyage of the Yes,Cops, and Cindy. He also turned to directing television with such as Me & Mrs. C. in 1984 and episodes of 13 East in 1989–90. Mitchell also wrote for television and made-for-TV-Movies such as The Scoey Mitchlll Show in 1972,Just a Little More Love in 1983, and Handsome Harry's. He also ventured into production of television and made-for-TV-Movies such as Grambling's White Tiger in 1981,Gus Brown and Midnight Brewster in 1985, and Miracle at Beekman's Place in 1988. Mitchell also was on a number of television shows as himself such as Match Game 1974–79, Super Password in 1988, The Joey Bishop Show 1968–69, and The Hollywood Squares in 1968.