Daryl Mitchel
USABiography of Daryl Mitchell
Daryl "Chill" Mitchell, an American actor and musician, was born on July 16, 1969, in the Bronx. He grew up in Long Island and made his first appearance as part of the rap trio "Groove B. Chill". The group gained attention from the film company "Hudlin Brothers" after producing a promotional music video for their debut album "Starting from Zero". They soon made a successful debut in the film "House Party" (1990), written and directed by Reginald Hudlin.
Focus on Acting Career
Mitchell found his debut in "House Party" intriguing and decided to concentrate on his acting career. After small roles in "House Party 2" (1991) and "Boomerang" (1992), he landed an engaging role as rapper Cayman in Steve Homer's film "Fly By Night" (1993). The film earned the director an award at the Sundance Film Festival. Mitchell also appeared in the independent film "Sgt. Bilko" (1996) and had supporting roles in the comedies "A Thin Line Between Love & Hate" (1996) and "Home Fries" (1998).
Television Success
Mitchell's on-screen success continued with his television appearances. In the early 1990s, he had a recurring role in the short-lived NBC series "Here and Now" (1992-1993) alongside Malcolm-Jamal Warner. He then landed the role of Dexter Walker, a diner waiter, in the series "The John Larroquette Show" (NBC, 1993-1997). During the filming of an episode titled "Toothless" for "The Wonderful World of Disney" (ABC, 1997), Mitchell met Kirstie Alley. They got along so well that he eventually landed the role of Leo, a quirky marketing executive, in the sitcom "Veronica's Closet" (NBC, 1997-2000).
In addition to his television work, Mitchell appeared in the CBS series "Queen" (1993), based on the story of Alex Haley's grandmother. He also collaborated with long-time friend Warrington Hudlin in the HBO anthology "Cosmic Slop" (1994) and portrayed basketball player Dean Memminger, who later became a coach, in the biographical story "Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault" (HBO, 1996).
Accident and Continued Success
In 2001, Mitchell was involved in a car accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down. However, in 2002, he still managed to secure a role in the hit series "Ed" (NBC). Despite his physical challenges, Mitchell has continued to act and pursue his passion for the entertainment industry. He is married and has a brother named Tyron Mitchell Fraser.
