Date of Birth: January 14, 1926
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Date of Death: November 14, 2015
Biography
Warren Mitchell, born Warren Misell, was a British actor best known for his role as Alf Garnett in the BBC sitcom “Till Death Us Do Part.” Born on January 14, 1926, in Stoke Newington, London, he was the son of a Russian-Jewish immigrant. Mitchell attended Southgate County School and later studied physical chemistry at University College, Oxford, where he became friends with Richard Burton. Inspired by Burton, he left his course to pursue acting, enrolling at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). Mitchell began his career in radio and theater before making his way to television and film. “Till Death Us Do Part” premiered in 1965, making Alf Garnett a household name and a controversial figure due to the character’s outspoken views. Mitchell’s portrayal earned him several awards, including a BAFTA TV Award for Best Actor. Throughout his career, he appeared in numerous films and TV shows, including “In Sickness and in Health,” a sequel to “Till Death Us Do Part,” and the film “The Assassination Bureau.” Mitchell was also an accomplished stage actor, performing in productions such as Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman” and Harold Pinter’s “The Caretaker.”
5 Interesting Facts about Warren Mitchell
1. Warren Mitchell was friends with Richard Burton, who inspired him to pursue acting.
2. He won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his performance in “The Price” by Arthur Miller.
3. Mitchell was a lifelong supporter of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club.
4. He was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in 2005 for his services to drama.
5. Despite his on-screen persona, Mitchell was known to be very different from his character Alf Garnett, advocating for social justice and equality.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Warren Mitchell
1. “I’m not at all like Alf Garnett. The only thing I have in common with him is that I’m a Labour voter.”
2. “I think Alf Garnett was a man more to be pitied than laughed at.”
3. “Acting is about finding the truth in whatever role you are playing.”
4. “If you can make people laugh, you can make them think.”
5. “Theater is where I feel most alive. It’s the immediacy of it all.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At the peak of his career, Warren Mitchell’s net worth was estimated to be around $5 million.
Children
Warren Mitchell had three children with his wife Constance Wake: Rebecca, Daniel, and Anna.
Relevant Links
1. [Warren Mitchell IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0593144/
2. [Warren Mitchell Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warren_Mitchell
3. [BAFTA Awards Profile](https://www.bafta.org/heritage/in-memory-of/warren-mitchell
4. [The Guardian Obituary](https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2015/nov/14/warren-mitchell
5. [BBC News Tribute](https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-34816425
