| 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
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
Education
Kenneth completed his high school education at 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 –Â 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.
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 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.
- One of his classmates 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
