Chuck Mitchell Biography: Age, Death, Wife, Net Worth, Porky’s, Movies, Career

Chuck Mitchell was an American actor, singer, and entertainer best known for his portrayal of “Porky” in the popular teen comedies Porky’s (1981) and Porky’s Revenge! (1985).

His large physical presence, gravelly voice, and willingness to play sleazy or over-the-top supporting roles made him a memorable figure in both film and television.

Over the course of his career, he appeared in a variety of genres, from drama and horror to soap opera and sitcoms, carving out a niche as a character actor whose performances left a lasting impression.

Profile

• Full name: Charles Thomas Mitchell
• Nickname: Chuck “Porky” Mitchell
• Date of birth: November 28, 1927
• Age at death: 64 (died 1992)
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Connecticut, United States
• State of origin: Connecticut
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Actor, singer, entertainer
• Height: 6 ft 3½ in (1.92 m)
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: Dorothy Farrell, Frances Mitchell
• Spouse: He married Joni Anderson in June 1965; they later divorced (c. 1968)
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: Divorced at death
• Net worth: $2 million

Early Life and Education

Chuck Mitchell was born in Connecticut on November 28, 1927. He had two sisters, Dorothy Farrell and Frances Mitchell. Before his film and television career, Mitchell worked as a club singer and entertainer. The Los Angeles Times obituary specifically notes: “Early in his career, Mitchell had been a club singer and entertainer.”

Personal Life

In June 1965, Mitchell married Joni Anderson (a Canadian songwriter) after meeting her during a music gig in Toronto; their union lasted until about 1968.

Career

Chuck Mitchell’s acting career was active from approximately 1970 until 1987. He became widely known for playing the character “Porky Wallace,” a sleazy, corpulent saloon and brothel owner in Porky’s (1981). He reprised that role in Porky’s Revenge! (1985) but declined to appear in Porky’s II: The Next Day. In addition to Porky’s, Mitchell appeared in the horror film Don’t Answer the Phone (1980) as Sam Gluckman, and played Rocko, the owner of the restaurant “Pig Burgers,” in the comedy Better Off Dead (1985).

On television, he had a recurring role as “Big Ralph” on the soap opera General Hospital. He also appeared in guest roles on series such as The Fall Guy, Hill Street Blues, Remington Steele, Bret Maverick, Trapper John, M.D., and The Winds of War.

Net Worth

Chuck Mitchell had an estimated net worth of at least $2 million at the time of his death.

Death

Chuck Mitchell died on June 22, 1992, in Hollywood, California. The cause of death was complications related to cirrhosis of the liver. According to the Los Angeles Times, he had been in failing health following abdominal surgery. He was survived by his two sisters, Dorothy Farrell and Frances Mitchell.

Social Media

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Filmography

Film:

• Kemek (1970) — Detective
• Penitentiary (1979) — Lieutenant Arnsworth
• Don’t Answer the Phone (1980) — Sam Gluckman
• Porky’s (1981) — Porky Wallace
• Porky’s Revenge! (1985) — Porky Wallace
• Better Off Dead (1985) — Rocko
• Ghost Chase (1987) — Mr. Rosenbaum
• Hateman (1987) — Judge (final film role)

Television:

• General Hospital — Big Ralph (recurring)
• Bret Maverick — Joe Dakota (2 episodes)
• The Fall Guy — Rex in “No Way Out”
• Hill Street Blues — Fat Guy in “You’re in Alice’s”
• The Winds of War — Fishing Boat Skipper
• Trapper John, M.D. — Tiny Mankowitz in “You Pays Your Money”
• Supertrain, Remington Steele, Simon & Simon — guest roles