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Scoey Mitchell | |
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Born | Roscoe Mitchell Jr. March 12, 1930 Newburgh, New York, U.S. |
Died | March 19, 2022 Torrance, California, U.S. | (aged 92)
Other names | Scoey Mitchell |
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Years active | 1967–1990 |
Spouse |
Claire T. Thomas (m. 1973) |
Relatives | Billy Mitchell (brother) |
Roscoe Mitchell Jr. or Scoey Mitchell[1][2] (March 12, 1930 – March 19, 2022), usually credited as Scoey Mitchell, was an American actor, producer, writer and television 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.[3]
He created two short-lived NBC television 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.