Daryl Mitchell (actor)

American actor

Daryl "Chill" Mitchell (born July 16, 1965) is an American actor and former rapper. He is known for such roles as Dexter Wilson on The John Larroquette Show, Tommy Webber in Galaxy Quest, Leo Michaels on Veronica's Closet, Eli Goggins III on Ed, and Patton Plame on NCIS: New Orleans.

Mitchell was born in The Bronx, to a secretary mother and a bus driver father. He grew up in Wyandanch.

During the 1980s, Mitchell was a member of the hip hop group Groove B. Chill. Mitchell made his film debut in House Party (1990). He had taken the role for both financial reasons and in hopes of popularizing his music. After acting in the sequel, Mitchell decided to leave music to focus strictly on acting. Mitchell landed the role of Dexter, a lunch attendant that often argued with the protagonist, on the sitcom The John Larroquette Show (1993−96). For his work on John Larroquette, Mitchell was nominated for an NAACP Image Award in 1996 for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. He appeared regularly as marketing director Leo on Veronica's Closet from 1997 to 2000. He appeared as Wally, a mechanic, in Sgt. Bilko (1996), with Steve Martin and Chris Rock among his co stars. Mitchell was Earl in A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996) Mitchell appeared as Raul in the Disney film Toothless (1997) alongside Veronica's Closet co star Kirstie Alley. In 1999, Mitchell acted in two feature films. He appeared as English teacher Mr. Morgan in 10 Things I Hate About You and portrayed Tommy Webber, a fictional actor who performed as Lieutenant Laredo during childhood, in the science fiction spoof Galaxy Quest. He appeared as police officer Chambers in Lucky Numbers (2000) and was Steve in Black Knight (2001). Mitchell played a state trooper in The Country Bears (2002), which finished filming shortly before his motorcycle accident. He joined the series in its third season. The producers of the series, already feeling the ensemble was too large, balked at the idea of another character being introduced. However, producer Jon Beckerman's worries were quelled upon meeting Mitchell and he was taken by Mitchell's sense of humor, leading to the character of Eli being created. Despite the show's short run, Mitchell received his second NAACP Image Award nomination in 2010, in the category of Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series. Mitchell went on to win the award on February 26, 2010. From 2014 to 2021 he starred in NCIS: New Orleans as recurring turned main character Patton Plame, a computer specialist for NCIS. In 2018, he joined the cast of Fear the Walking Dead portraying Wendell. In September 2009, Mitchell was profiled on TV One's biographical documentary program Life After, a series that examines the lives of celebrities following a career turning point.

Mitchell and his wife, Carol, have three children. as of 2010, they live in Sugar Hill, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta. Mitchell got full support from his family and friends, including Denzel Washington and Chris Tucker, to continue his career. Mitchell later started the Daryl Mitchell Foundation to raise awareness of spinal cord injury, and serves as the Minority Outreach spokesman for the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation. He has also become a strong advocate for employing actors with disabilities.

Year Title Role Notes 1990 House Party Chill 1991 House Party 2 Chill 1992 Boomerang Street Photographer 1993 Fly by Night [fr] Kayam 1994 Cosmic Slop TV movie 1996 Sgt. Bilko Pfc. Walter T. Holbrook A Thin Line Between Love and Hate Earl Rebound: The Legend of Earl "The Goat" Manigault Dean Memminger TV movie 1997 White Lies Mark Quiet Days in Hollywood Angel Toothless Raul TV movie 1998 Home Fries Roy 1999 10 Things I Hate About You Mr. Morgan Galaxy Quest Tommy Webber 2000 The Pooch and the Pauper Moocher (voice) TV movie Lucky Numbers Det. Chambers 2001 Slacker Cats Eddie (voice) TV Short Black Knight Steve 2002 13 Moons Lenny The Country Bears Officer Hamm 2006 Inside Man Mobile Command Officer Rourke 2012 Playback Wylie 2019 Love & Debt Ed

Year Title Role Notes 1985 The Cosby Show Guy in Club Episode: "Clair's Case" 1991 The Cosby Show Old Head Episode: "Warning: A Double Lit Candle Can Cause a Meltdown" 1992 Law & Order Reginald Beggs Episode: "The Fertile Fields" 1992–1993 Here and Now T Main cast 1993 Alex Haley's Queen Abner Episode: "Episode #1.3" 1993–1996 The John Larroquette Show Dexter Walker Main cast 1994 The Fresh Prince of Bel Air Chill Episode: "The Philadelphia Story" 1996 In the House Militant Guy Episode: "Home Again" 1997 Cosby Mike Episode: "Lucas Platonicus" 1997–2000 Veronica's Closet Leo Michaels Main cast 2002–2004 Ed Eli Goggins III Main cast: season 3–4 2004 Law & Order: Criminal Intent Player in Wheelchair Episode: "Mad Hops" 2005 Eve Damien Episode: "Wheeling and Dealing" 2007 The Suite Life of Zack & Cody Himself Episode: "Back in the Game" The Game Chris Clements Episode: "Media Blitz" & "The Truth Hurts" 2009 Brothers Chill Trainor Main cast 2010 Desperate Housewives Ron Episode: "The Glamorous Life" Wizards of Waverly Place Scientist One Episode: "Wizards Exposed" 2011 Traffic Light Liam Episode: "Help Wanted" 2012 The Cleveland Show Maurice (voice) Episode: "Jesus Walks" 2014 See Dad Run Calvin Riggins Episode: "See Dad Downsize" 2014–2021 NCIS: New Orleans Computer Specialist Patton Plame Recurring cast: season 1, main cast: season 2–7 2017 Lifeline Episode: "In 33 Days You'll Die" & "There's a Chip in Her Arm" 2018–2022 Fear the Walking Dead Wendell Recurring cast: season 4–5, 7, guest: season 6; 19 episodes 2020 F is for Family Chipsy White (voice) Episode: "Nothing is Impossible" & "Just Breathe"

Starting From Zero (A&M, 1990) (with Groove B. Chill)