Kenneth Mitchell Height, Weight, Age, Wife, Family

Kenneth Mitchell Height, Weight, Age, Wife, Family

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Kenneth Mitchell Quick Info
Height 6 ft 1½ in
Weight 71 kg
Date of Birth November 25, 1974
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Date of Death February 24, 2024

Kenneth Mitchell was a Canadian actor who found popularity by starring as Eric Green on the television series Jericho (2006–2008), Sam Lucas on Ghost Whisperer (2008-2009), Kol, Kol-Sha, Tenavik, and Aurellio on Star Trek: Discovery (2017–2021), Wes on Switched at Birth (2014), etc. Additionally, his film credits included playing Ralph Cox in the sports drama Miracle (2004), Joseph Danvers in Captain Marvel (2019), etc.

Born Name

Kenneth Alexander Mitchell

Nick Name

Ken, Lenny

Kenneth Mitchell as seen in September 2020Kenneth Mitchell as seen in September 2020 (Kenneth Mitchell / Instagram)

Age

He was born on November 25, 1974.

Died

On February 24, 2024, Mitchell passed away from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (also called Lou Gehrig’s disease) in Los Angeles at the age of 49 years.

Sun Sign

Sagittarius

Born Place

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Nationality

Canadian

Education

Kenneth completed his high school education from the Earl Haig Secondary School in Toronto.

He went on to study landscape architecture at the University of Guelph and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture (BLA). Moreover, he graduated with top honors and received the ‘Canadian Society of Landscape Architecture Silver Medal’ award. During his college years, he played for the university’s soccer team named Guelph Gryphons as a striker.

Occupation

Actor

Family

  • Father – David Mitchell (Contractor)
  • Mother – Diane Mitchell (Nurse)
  • Siblings – Sean David Mitchell (Older Brother) (Teacher, Part-time Chef)

Build

Slim

Height

6 ft 1½ in or 186.5 cm

Weight

71 kg or 156.5 lbs

Girlfriend / Spouse

Kenneth had dated –

  • Natasha Zlobina
  • Susan May Pratt (2006-2024) – He wed his girlfriend Susan May Pratt in May 2006. Susan is an actress who is best remembered for starring as Mandella in the popular rom-com, 10 Things I Hate About You (1999). The couple was blessed with a daughter named Lilah Ruby Mitchell (b. July 7, 2007) and son named Kallum Porter Mitchell (b. December 9, 2012). Their marriage lasted until Kenneth’s death on February 24, 2024.

    • Kenneth Mitchell as seen in a throwback Instagram picture with his wife Susan May PrattKenneth Mitchell as seen in a throwback Instagram picture with his wife Susan May Pratt (Kenneth Mitchell / Instagram)

    Race / Ethnicity

    White

    Hair Color

    Dark Brown

    Eye Color

    Blue

    Sexual Orientation

    Straight

    Distinctive Features

    Mole on his face

    Brand Endorsements

    Kenneth had endorsed brands like –

    • Heineken (2001)
    • Hyundai (2001)
    • Campbell’s Soup (2000)
    • Lay’s Chips (2001)
    • Bell Mobility (2001)
    • Blue Lite (2001)
    • AT&T (2000)
    • Canadian Club Whiskey (2002)
    • Adidas (2000)
    • Clariton (2003)
    • Taco Bell (2004)
    • Alpine Lager (2000)
    • Bud Light (2004, 2005)
    • Doc Otis (2001)
    • Nokia (2004)
    • Dentyne Ice (2002)
    • Honda (2004)
    • Embro (2004)
    • Billy Footwear
    • MGD (2003)

    Kenneth Mitchell as seen in an Instagram picture taken in December 2021Kenneth Mitchell as seen in an Instagram picture taken in December 2021 (Kenneth Mitchell / Instagram)

    Kenneth Mitchell Facts

  • He took acting lessons from David Rothenberg’s on-camera acting class along with fellow Canadian actors Rachel McAdams, Scott Speedman, and David Sutcliffe.
  • Kenneth loved riding horses in his free time.
  • His classmate at elementary and high school was the filmmaker, writer, political activist, and former actress, Sarah Polley.
  • Kenneth was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive neurodegenerative disorder, in 2018 and publicly spoke about his medical condition in February 2020. He began using a power wheelchair in October 2019 and completely lost his voice in August 2021 before succumbing to the disease in February 2024.
  • He is best remembered for portraying 3 different Klingon characters on Star Trek: Discovery: Kol in season 1 and Kol-Sha and Tenavik in season 2. Additionally, he played the human character named Aurellio in the show’s 3rd season. The showrunners accommodated Kenneth’s real-life use of a wheelchair into the series by making Aurellio appear in a hoverchair onscreen.

    • Featured Image by Kenneth Mitchell / Instagram

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