Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Birthday
(Monday)
Died
Birthplace
Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA
Height
184 cm (6'0")
Nationality
Languages
English
Children
2 children: Christopher Mitchum, James Mitchum
Parents
James Thomas Mitchum, Ann Harriet Gunderson
Siblings
John Mitchum, Julie Mitchum
Education
Haaren High School
Zodiac Sign
♌ Leo
Chinese Zodiac
蛇 Snake
Name Origin
English < Proto-Germanic (*karilaz)
Popularity
Tier B -- 86,326 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 58 years (1943-2001)
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 25
Year context
Born in 1917 -- United States enters World War I; Russian Revolution; Woodrow Wilson was US president
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Filmography (17)
AWARDS (5)
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Donostia Award
1993
WON
G
Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award
1992
WON
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Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award
1992
WON
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star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
WON
Biography
Robert Charles Durman Mitchum (August 6, 1917 – July 1, 1997) was an American film actor, author, composer and singer. He was ranked #23 on the American Film Institute's list of the greatest male American screen legends of all time. Mitchum is largely remembered for his starring roles in several major works of the film noir style, and is considered a forerunner of the anti-heroes prevalent in film during the 1950s and 1960s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Robert Mitchum?
Robert Mitchum was born on and passed away on at the age of 79.
Where was Robert Mitchum born?
Robert Mitchum was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA.
What movies or shows has Robert Mitchum been in?
Robert Mitchum has 17 credits in our database. Notable titles include Chop Suey (2001), Believed Violent (1990), Midnight Ride (1990), Scrooged (1988), Maria's Lovers (1984).
What is Robert Mitchum known for?
Robert Mitchum is primarily known as an actor. Robert Charles Durman Mitchum (August 6, 1917 – July 1, 1997) was an American film actor, author, composer and singer. He was ranked #23 on…
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