Ako Mitchell
Funny, full of character with an enormous range including a very low register, an excellent trailer voice.
Born and raised in Chicago. Spent time living in New York.
Played Mufasa (the father lion) in 'The Lion King' in the West End, so can provide an extremely deep and gravelly read if required.
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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
- Bonnie and Clyde (Theatre, 2022) Preacher. Arts Theatre
- Gameface (TV, 2019) Tom. Channel 4
- The Colour Purple (Theatre, 2019) Mister. Birmingham Rep
- Silent Witness (TV, 2018) Ryan Reed. BBC.
- Anthem (Video Game, 2018) Additional Voices. Bioware
- 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.
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06/09/2022
New children's animation series 'Best & Bester'!
With voices from Kathryn Drysdale, Laura Aikman, Ako Mitchell and Rhashan Stone. Best and Bester is an animated buddy comedy following a pair of hilariously individual twins who live in a weird and wonderful alternate reality where your neighbour could be a pair of disgruntled trousers or your best friend a floating cloud of bottom burp. Watch on weekends at 7.30am (repeating at 4pm) on Nickelodeon.
03/08/2022
'Chess' the musical at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
Starring Ako Mitchell. At the height of the Cold War, two chess masters meet in Bangkok to battle for the world championship, but their greatest contest is for the love of one woman. Telling a story of love and political intrigue, and set against the background of the Cold War in the late 1970s/early 1980s, Chess features an incredible score. Mon 1 August 2022 - Tue 2 August 2022. Get your tickets now!
20/05/2022
New YouTube animation Corpse Talk
Starring Ako Mitchell, Desiree Burch, Orlessa Altass, Luca Armato & Tony Gardner. Episodes airing every Tuesday & Friday.
05/05/2022
New marvel film 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' starring Sheila Atim & Ako Mitchell
Dr. Stephen Strange casts a forbidden spell that opens the doorway to the multiverse, including alternate versions of himself, whose threat to humanity is too great for the combined forces of Strange, Wong, and Wanda Maximoff. Out in UK cinemas from the 6th May.