Brian Stokes Mitchell Bio-Wiki

Brian Stokes Mitchell is a well-reputed American singer and actor. Brian has been one of the central leading men of the Broadway Theatre since the 1990s. He won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical in 2000 for his performance in Kiss Me, Kate.

Brian Stokes Mitchell Age

Brian was born on October 31, 1957, in Seattle, Washington. He is currently 62 years old as of 2019. He celebrates his birthday on October 31.

Brian Stokes Mitchell Height

Brian appears to be quite tall in stature if his photos, relative to his surroundings, are anything to go by. He stands at a quite tall height of 6 feet and 1 inch.

Brian Stokes Mitchell Family

Brian was born on October 31, 1957, in Seattle, Washington to Lillian Stokes Mitchell and George Mitchell. Because of his father’s position as a civilian electrical engineer in the U.S. Navy, Mitchell’s family moved frequently during his childhood, living for a time in Guam and the Philippines before settling in San Diego, California in 1971.

As a young boy, he lived in San Diego, California, where he began acting in school musicals. He did not attend college, having begun performing professionally in high school, although he did have private teachers in both acting and voice in his teen years. He has said that he studied film scoring, orchestration, and conducting through UCLA.

Brian Stokes Mitchell Parents

He is the son of George T. Mitchell of San Diego and the late Lillian Mitchell. His mother was a director of the volunteer program for the San Diego Unified School District. His father, an electronics engineer, retired as a radio officer at the Scripps Institute of Oceanography in San Diego.

Brian Stokes Mitchell Wife

Brian has been married to his long time partner “Allyson Tucker” since 1994. Allyson Tucker was an actress and a dancer in New York who appeared on Broadway in “The Will Rogers Follies” and “Oh, Kay,” most recently performed in “Anything Goes” at Theaterfest in Montclair, N.J. She graduated from Brown University and is a law student at Georgetown University. Her father retired as a pathologist at St. Francis Hospital in Milwaukee.

Brian Stokes Mitchell Son

With his wife Allyson Tucke, Brian has a son named Ellington Stokes Mitchell.

Brian Stokes Mitchell Net Worth

Mitchell has an estimated net worth of 2.5 million dollars as of 2020. He has amassed this amazing amount from his leading roles in the entertainment industry.

Brian Stokes Mitchell COVID-19

Brian Stokes Mitchell took to social media this afternoon (April 2, 2020) to inform his followers that he has tested positive for coronavirus.

“I’ve been laying low for the last couple of days because I could feel my body fighting something unusual. I just got confirmation that I’ve indeed tested positive for the coronavirus,” Mitchell said in his video message. Watch it below.

“The good news is over the last few days I’ve isolated myself. I come to you from the bedroom right now,” added the Broadway vet, who won the Tony for his lead performance in 1999 musical Kiss Me, Kate and also earned Tony noms from his turn in Ragtime, Man of La Mancha and August Wilson’s King Hedley II.

“The other good news is that for the last number of days, probably three or four, every day that has passed has been better than the previous,” he said. “So I’m pretty sure I’m over the hump for this right now,” he said. “I just wanted to let you know so you don’t worry about me.”

Brian Stokes Mitchell Make Them Hear You

Original leading man Brian Stokes Mitchell sings the Ahrens and Flaherty anthem. Legendary playwright Terrence McNally died earlier March 2020 at the age of 81. Today, we remember his life and career with a performance from one of the musicals for which he wrote the book, Ragtime. Here is the leading man of the original production, Brian Stokes Mitchell, singing “Make Them Hear You” from the score, penned by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty.

Brian Stokes Mitchell Broadway

Mitchell moved to Los Angeles in 1976 to pursue a career in acting. He landed his first on-screen role in 1979, as John Dolan in Roots: The Next Generations. Later that same year, Mitchell became a series regular on the MASH spinoff Trapper John, M.D. After seven seasons on Trapper John, M.D., Mitchell turned his focus to stage acting, making his Broadway debut in 1988 in the musical Mail.

During the early 1990s, he appeared on stage as the replacement for the original lead, Gregory Hines, in Jelly’s Last Jam, and played the recurring character Trevor Collins-Newsworthy on the television showThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Mitchell starred in the role of Coalhouse Walker in the musical Ragtime on Broadway in 1998, receiving a Tony Award nomination for Best Actor in a Musical.

Also, in 1998, Mitchell provided the singing voice for the character Jethro in the animated film The Prince of Egypt. He went on to receive multiple leading man roles on Broadway, including as Don Quixote in Man of La Mancha and as the King in King Hedley II. His performance as Fred Graham in Kiss Me, Kate earned him the 2000 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical and the 2000 Drama Desk Award Outstanding Actor in a Musical.

Mitchell was cast in a recurring role on the USA Network television series Mr. Robot in 2015. In 2016, Mitchell played Flournoy Miller in George C. Wolfe’s revival of the musical Shuffle Along, acting alongside Audra McDonald and Billy Porter. Mitchell’s voice acting credits include James Bond, Jr., The Addams Family, and Vampirina.

Frequently Asked Questions About Brian Stokes Mitchell

Who is Brian Stokes Mitchell?

Brian Stokes Mitchell is a well-reputed American singer and actor. Brian has been one of the central leading men of the Broadway Theatre since the 1990s. He won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical in 2000 for his performance in Kiss Me, Kate.

How old is Brian Stokes Mitchell?

Brian was born on October 31, 1957, in Seattle, Washington. He is currently 62 years old as of 2019. He celebrates his birthday on October 31.

How tall is Brian Stokes Mitchell?

Brian appears to be quite tall in stature if his photos, relative to his surroundings, are anything to go by. He stands at a quite tall height of 6 feet and 1 inch.

Is Brian Stokes Mitchell married?

Brian has been married to his long time partner “Allyson Tucker” since 1994. Allyson Tucker was an actress and a dancer in New York who appeared on Broadway in “The Will Rogers Follies” and “Oh, Kay,” most recently performed in “Anything Goes” at Theaterfest in Montclair, N.J. She graduated from Brown University and is a law student at Georgetown University. Her father retired as a pathologist at St. Francis Hospital in Milwaukee.

How much is Brian Stokes Mitchell worth?

Mitchell has an estimated net worth of 2.5 million dollars as of 2020. He has amassed this amazing amount from his leading roles in the entertainment industry.

Where does Brian Stokes Mitchell live?

Because of security reasons, He has not shared his precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of his house.

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