Ako Mitchell
Funny, full of character with an enormous range including a very low register, an excellent trailer voice.
Played Mufasa (the father lion) in 'The Lion King' in the West End, so can provide an extremely deep and gravelly read if required.
Born and raised in Chicago. Spent time living in New York.
Been in the UK full time since 2007.
Singing Ability
- Bass Baritone (Professional - Leading West End theatre actor.)
Musical Instruments
- Bass Guitar (Competent)
- Guitar (Competent)
- Drums (Competent)
- Piano (Highly skilled)
Acting Talents
- Impersonation (Experience of)
Credits
- Gameface (TV, 2019) Tom. Channel 4
- The Colour Purple (Theatre, 2019) Mister. Birmingham Rep
- Silent Witness (TV, 2018) Ryan Reed. BBC.
- The Wild Party (Theatre, 2017) Eddie Mackrel. The Other Palace Theatre.
- Caroline, or Change (Theatre, 2017) The Dryer. The Chichester Festival.
- Guys and Dolls (Theatre, 2017) Nicely-Nicely Johnson. Manchester Royal Exchange.
- Bonnie and Clyde (Theatre, 2017) A Work In Progress. The Other Palace.
- Rag Time (Theatre, 2016) Colehouse. Charing Cross Theatre.
- Berlin Station (TV, 2016) Station Officer. Anonymous.
- The Trial of Jane Fonda (Theatre, 2016) Reggie Wells. Park Theatre.
- Beyond the Fence (Theatre, 2016) Meadow. The Arts Theatre.
- Grey Gardens (Theatre, 2016) Brooks. Southwark Playhouse.
- Misanthropes (Theatre, 2015) Olsen. Old Vic New Voices Festival.
- How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (Theatre, 2015) Royal Festival Hall.
- Little Shop of Horrors (Theatre, 2014-2015) Orin. Manchester Royal Exchange.
- Klook's Last Stand (Theatre, 2014) Klook. Park Theatre.
- Fences (Theatre, 2013) Gabriel. Dutchess Theatre.
- Lake Placid: The Final Chapter (TV Film, 2012) Dennis.
- 25th Annual Putnam Spelling Bee (Theatre, West End, 2011) Mitch. Donmar Warehouse.
- Sister Act (Theatre, West End, 2010) Sweaty Eddie. London Palladium.
- Dr. Dolittle (Theatre, 2009) Straight Arrow. UK Tour.
- Broadway in The Shadows (Theatre, 2009) Louisa. Arcola Theatre.
- Christmas Crooners (Theatre, 2007-08) Nat King Cole. UK Tour.
- Jemima Puddleduck and Other Tales (Theatre, 2007) Owl & Foxy. Unicorn Theatre.
- The Mystery Plays (Theatre, 2006) God, Jesus. Oxford Actors Co.
- Lion King (Theatre, West End, 2005-06) Mufasa. Disney Theatrical.
Video Samples
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