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Daryl Mitchell 
Mitchell in September 2009Born July 16, 1965
The Bronx, New York, U.S.Other names Chill Mitchell Occupation Actor Years active 1985–present Spouse Carol (m. 1998–present) Daryl "Chill" Mitchell (born July 16, 1965 in The Bronx, New York, United States)[1] is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Dexter Walker on The John Larroquette Show, Leo Michaels on Veronica's Closet, and Eli Goggins on Ed.
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Early life and career
Mitchell was born in The Bronx, New York to a secretary mother and a bus driver father.[1] After a career in hip hop in the 1980s with Groove B. Chill, Mitchell had considerable success as an actor, appearing in House Party and its sequel, Sgt. Bilko, Galaxy Quest, 10 Things I Hate About You, and the TV sitcoms The John Larroquette Show and Veronica's Closet. He has also made appearances in the sitcoms Becker, The Game and Desperate Housewives. In 2009, he co-starred in the short-lived sitcom Brothers.
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.
Personal life
In November 2001, Mitchell was paralyzed from the waist down in a motorcycle accident, in South Carolina. "It was dark and I didn't know the roads really well," said Mitchell, "I went around a bend and on the other side there was gravel and loose pavement and bam, the bike shot right underneath me. I woke up five days later in the hospital." "It was a blessing," explained Mitchell, to have his friend, who was once shot in a random act of violence, be "one of the first people to show up at the hospital." Spending much time with him previously, doing things and going places, had really helped him open his eyes with the circumstances.[2] Mitchell got full support from his family and friends, including Denzel Washington and Chris Tucker, to continue his career. Mitchell advises other wheelchair users to hold on to something they believe in. "You cannot do this by yourself. You need your family, your friends, faith, and love," he said.
After the accident, he appeared on the TV program Ed between 2002 and 2004 as a bowling alley manager who was paralyzed after an accident similar to Mitchell's own.[3] He later started the Daryl Mitchell Foundation to raise awareness of spinal cord injuries and serves as the Minority Outreach spokesperson for the Christopher Reeve Foundation.
Today, Mitchell resides in Sugar Hill, Georgia[2] with his wife and four children. Two of his sons play football for North Gwinnett, while his daughter also cheers for North Gwinnett High.[1] Mitchell won an NAACP Image Award on February 26, 2010.
Filmography
Film Year Film Role Notes 1990 House Party Chill 1991 House Party 2 Chill 1992 Boomerang Street Photographer Credited as Daryl "Chill" Mitchell 1993 Fly by Night Kayam 1996 White Lies Mark Credited as Daryl "Chill" Mitchell Sgt. Bilko Pfc. Walter T. Holbrook A Thin Line Between Love and Hate Earl Credited as Daryl M. Mitchell 1997 Quiet Days in Hollywood Angel Alternative title: The Way We Are 1998 Home Fries Roy 1999 10 Things I Hate About You Mr. Morgan Credited as Daryl "Chill" Mitchell Galaxy Quest Tommy Webber 2000 Lucky Numbers Det. Chambers 2001 Black Knight Steve 2002 13 Moons Lenny The Country Bears Officer Hamm Credited as Daryl "Chill" Mitchell 2006 Inside Man Mobile Command Officer Rourke Credited as Daryl "Chill" Mitchell Television Year Title Role Notes 1985–1991 The Cosby Show Old Head
Guy in ClubEpisodes: "Clair's Case"
"Warning: A Double-Lit Candle Can Cause a Meltdown"1992 Law & Order Reginald Beggs Episode: "The Fertile Fields" Here and Now T 15 episodes 1993 Queen Abner Miniseries
Credited as Daryl "Chill" Mitchell1993–1996 The John Larroquette Show Dexter Walker 84 episodes 1994 Cosmic Slop Television movie The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Chill Episode: "The Philadelphia Story"
Credited as Daryl "Chill" Mitchell1996 In the House Militant Guy 1 episode Rebound: The Legend of Earl "The Goat" Manigault Dean Memminger Television movie 1997 Cosby Mike 1 episode Toothless Raul Television movie
Credited as Daryl "Chill" Mitchell1997–2000 Veronica's Closet Leo Michaels 64 episodes 2000 The Pooch and the Pauper Moocher (Voice) Television movie 2002–2004 Ed Eli Goggins 39 episodes 2004 Law & Order: Criminal Intent Player in Wheelchair Episode: "Mad Hops" 2005 Eve Damien Episode:Wheels and Deals 2007 The Suite Life of Zack & Cody Daryl Episode: "Back in the Game" The Game Chris Clements Episodes: "Media Blitz", "The Truth Hurts" 2009 Brothers Chill Trainor Co-stars with Michael Strahan
NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series
Canceled after 13 episodes2010 Desperate Housewives Ron Episodes: "The Glamorous Life" 2010 Wizards of Waverly Place Scientist 1 Episode:"Wizards Exposed" 2011 Traffic Light Tech Support Episode:"Help Wanted" References
- ^ a b c Daryl Mitchell Biography (1969-)
- ^ a b "Daryl "Chill" Mitchell". ABILITY Magazine. Aug/Sep 2010. http://abilitymagazine.com/Daryl-Chill-Mitchell.html. Retrieved August 17, 2010.
- ^ Straka, Mike (2003-03-13). "Ed Star Daryl Mitchell on Rolling With Life's Punches". foxnews.com. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,81160,00.html. Retrieved 2008-10-23.
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- People with paraplegia
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