Norman Mitchell

Acting

Norman Mitchell

Norman Mitchell is best known for The Prisoner, Yes Minister, The Saint and Dad's Army. Norman Mitchell was born on August 27, 1918. Norman Mitchell died on March 19, 2001 at the age of 82.

Born
August 27, 1918
Place of birth
Sheffield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK
Died
March 19, 2001 (82 years old)

Biography

Norman Mitchell Driver (27 August 1918 – 19 March 2001), known professionally as Norman Mitchell, was an English television, stage and film actor.

Born in Sheffield, West Riding of Yorkshire, his father was a mining engineer and his mother a concert singer. He attended Carterknowle Grammar School and the University of Sheffield, before appearing in repertory theatre and with the Royal Shakespeare Company. During World War II he served with the Royal Army Medical Corps. He then made many television appearances and appeared in over sixty films.

Mitchell was married to actress Pauline Mitchell until her death in 1992. He was the father of Jacqueline Mitchell and actor Christopher Mitchell, known for his role in the BBC sitcom It Ain't Half Hot Mum. His son Christopher predeceased him by a month.

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Known for

Filmography

Frequently asked questions

What movies and shows has Norman Mitchell been in?

Norman Mitchell is best known for The Prisoner, Yes Minister, The Saint and Dad's Army.

When was Norman Mitchell born?

Norman Mitchell was born on August 27, 1918. (Sheffield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK)

How old is Norman Mitchell?

Norman Mitchell died on March 19, 2001 at the age of 82.

Updated: October 27, 2026 ·