Leslie Mitchell was an American actor known for his work in How Do You View? (1949), Wicked Wife (1953), and Rynox (1931). He was born on October 4, 1905, in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, and passed away on November 23, 1985, in Paddington, London, England, UK.
Personal and Family Life
Leslie Mitchell was married twice. His first marriage was to Phyllis Shepherd from June 2, 1938, until her death in 1965. He later married Inge Jorgenson on October 29, 1966, and remained married until his death. He had a notable career as the voice of British Movietone News and was the nephew of author William J. Locke.
Death and Legacy
Leslie Mitchell died on November 23, 1985, after suffering from health issues. His work in the film and television industry left a lasting impact, especially in the realm of newsreels and documentaries. Mitchell is remembered for his contributions as an actor and behind-the-scenes figure in the film industry.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Genevieve | 1953-05-28 | Himself, Newsreel Commentator |
| Grand National Night | 1953-04-15 | Jack Donovan |
| Sally in Our Alley | 1931-07-09 | Party Guest |
| Rynox | 1931-11-04 | Basil Woolrich |
| Royal Road | 1941-02-20 | Himself – Commentator |
| Oxford | 1941-02-23 | Commentator (voice) |
| The Black Sheep of Whitehall | 1942-02-23 | B.B.C. Interviewer |
| London Scrapbook | 1942-09-30 | Himself |
| Men of Africa | 1940-09-01 | Voiceover/Narration |
| Berlin Air-Lift: The Story of a Great Achievement | 1949-01-01 | Narrator |
| This Jet Age | 1953-11-05 | Narrator |
| Mastery of the Air | 1952-09-07 | Narrator |
| Television Comes to London | 1936-11-02 | Self – Narrator |
| The Birth of Television | 1976-11-01 | Self – Presenter / Interviewee |
| Royal Destiny | 1953-01-02 | Commentary (voice) |
| The Heart of a Man | 1959-08-06 | Himself |
| The Sky’s the Limit | 1937-01-01 | Radio Announcer |