Cameron Mitchell

Cameron Mitchell Profile Photo

Characters played by Cameron Mitchell

Frank Desmond — Charlie's Angels (1976)

Brief cameo appearance as a minor background figure in the series.

Jesus Christ — The Robe (1953)

Central religious figure whose Crucifixion and Robe drive the entire narrative, though his direct presence is limited to backstory and visions.

Tom Brookman — How to Marry a Millionaire (1953)

Tom is a wealthy man who first appears while helping Loco carry groceries after she forgets her pocketbook. He is attracted to Schatze, but she repeatedly dismisses him while pursuing J.D. Hanley. Tom remains present through the wedding conflict, reconciles with Schatze after she declares her love, and reveals a fortune of about $200 million.

Vance Kingsley — The Toolbox Murders (1978)

The apartment building owner and the true serial killer. Driven mad by his daughter's death, he murders tenants and kidnaps Laurie to replace her. He is eventually fatally stabbed by his nephew Kent after a violent confrontation.

Massimo Morlacchi — Blood and Black Lace (1964)

Co-manager of the fashion house and primary antagonist. He orchestrates a series of murders to cover up the earlier killing of Cristiana's husband, using a masked killer persona and framing others. Eventually killed by Cristiana after attempting to steal her fortune.

Lylle Corbett — Dog Eat Dog! (1964)

Lylle is one of the three robbers who steal a million dollars with Dolph and Darlene. Though Dolph believes he has killed him, Lylle is alive and aboard the boat; he takes the others hostage on the island and searches for the money. He discovers Sandra has it, but they fall from a cliff and die while fighting over it.

Joseph Bonaparte — Désirée (1954)

Napoleon's older brother. He visits Marseille with Napoleon, quickly attracts Désirée's sister Julie, and later resides in Rome with the Clary sisters and Julie.

Clint Allison — The Tall Men (1955)

Ben's younger brother and partner on the cattle drive. He acts as a scout and is tragically killed by Sioux Indians, prompting Ben to retaliate and driving the plot's climax.

Sgt. Gallen — From a Whisper to a Scream (1987)

A Union soldier during the Civil War who encounters a tribe of vengeful Confederate orphans in the wilderness; his brutal execution by fire is framed as the dark, foundational myth of Oldfield's cursed legacy.

Sam Adams — Flood! (1977)

Sam Adams maintains the dam and becomes increasingly alarmed as the water rises and new leaks appear faster than he can plug them. He calls Paul Burke for permission to open the runoff gates, and Paul authorizes the action. Sam’s concern and labor place him at the center of the failed effort to prevent the flood.

Jesus Christ — Demetrius and the Gladiators (1954)

Central religious figure whose robe is the MacGuffin, representing faith and divine power.

Vern — Ride in the Whirlwind (1966)

A cowboy who unknowingly encounters an outlaw gang's hideout. After a shootout, he and Wes become fugitives. They take a farmer hostage, but after the farmer wounds Vern, Wes kills him. Vern dies from his injuries, sacrificing himself to hold off the pursuing posse so Wes can escape.

Career Overview

Cameron Mitchell has 181 screen credits in a career dating back to 1945. Their work spans 7 cinematic universes — most prominently Battle For The Lost Planet / Mutant War with 1 titles. Signature works include The High Chaparral, The Toolbox Murders, Hombre. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
181
Birth Date
1918-11-04
Birth Place
Dallastown, Pennsylvania, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 7 universes

Frequent Collaborators

Credits

Content sources

Related entry on Wikidata (Q493340), public domain (CC0).