Chuck Mitchell
Chuck Mitchell (November 28, 1927 – June 22, 1992) was an American actor, known for his role as "Porky" in the raunchy 1982 cult classic movie Porky's. Mitchell reprised his role in the 1985 sequel Porky's Revenge!. He declined to appear in Porky's II: The Next Day as he would have had to appear completely naked in the final scene.
Chuck Mitchell | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 28, 1927 |
| Died | June 22, 1992 (aged 64) Hollywood, California, United States |
| Other names | Chuck "Porky" Mitchell |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1970–1987 |
Mitchell is also remembered as Rocko, the mean owner of the restaurant called "Pig Burgers" in the 1985 hit comedy Better Off Dead.
He starred in the TV soap opera General Hospital as Big Ralph, and in the 1981 TV series Bret Maverick, as well as the 1983 miniseries The Winds of War.
Mitchell made guest appearances on the TV shows The Fall Guy and Remington Steele.
In some of his films, he is credited as Chuck "Porky" Mitchell. In 1992, Mitchell died aged 64 in Hollywood, California from cirrhosis of the liver.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Kemek | Detective | |
| 1979 | Penitentiary | Lieutenant Arnsworth | |
| 1980 | Don't Answer the Phone | Sam Gluckman | |
| 1980 | The Hearse | Counterman | |
| 1981 | American Pop | Doorkeeper | |
| 1981 | Porky's | Porky Wallace | |
| 1982 | Boxoffice | Mr. Joy | |
| 1982 | They Call Me Bruce? | Bartender | |
| 1983 | Good-bye, Cruel World | Larry Locatelli | |
| 1983 | Frightmare | Detective | |
| 1985 | Porky's Revenge! | Porky Wallace | |
| 1985 | Better Off Dead | Rocko | |
| 1986 | Hollywood Zap! | Mr. Prideman | |
| 1987 | Ghost Chase | Mr. Rosenbaum | |
| 1987 | Hateman | Judge | (final film role) |