Scoey Mitchell (born March 12, 1930) is an American actor, writer and
TV director known for frequent appearances on 1970s 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.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 on The Smothers
Brothers Comedy Hour in 1967. Mitchell was in What's It All About,
World? as himself in 1969.He was a 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 1989â€"90. Mitchell
wrote for television and made-for-TV movies such as The Scoey Mitchell
Show in 1972, Just a Little More Love in 1983, and Handsome Harry's.
In addition, he 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
from 1974 to 1979, Super Password in 1988, The Joey Bishop Show
1968â€"69, The Hollywood Squares in 1968, and Tattletales from 1974 to
1978 and from 1982 to 1984.
TV director known for frequent appearances on 1970s 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.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 on The Smothers
Brothers Comedy Hour in 1967. Mitchell was in What's It All About,
World? as himself in 1969.He was a 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 1989â€"90. Mitchell
wrote for television and made-for-TV movies such as The Scoey Mitchell
Show in 1972, Just a Little More Love in 1983, and Handsome Harry's.
In addition, he 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
from 1974 to 1979, Super Password in 1988, The Joey Bishop Show
1968â€"69, The Hollywood Squares in 1968, and Tattletales from 1974 to
1978 and from 1982 to 1984.
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