Kenneth Alexander Mitchell (November 25, 1974 – February 24, 2024) was a Canadian actor. He was known for his role as Eric Green in the CBS television series Jericho (2006–2008) and for portraying various characters in Star Trek: Discovery (2017–2021). In film, he appeared as Ralph Cox in the sports biopic Miracle (2004) and as Joseph Danvers in Captain Marvel (2019).
Early life Mitchell was born in Toronto on November 25, 1974. He attended Earl Haig Secondary School in his hometown, before studying landscape architecture at the University of Guelph. He subsequently worked in Toronto and Guelph, before becoming acquainted with an agent through his friend.
Career Mitchell began his acting career in commercials and independent productions. His first major roles came in Leap Years and Odyssey 5.
In 2004, Mitchell was cast in the film Miracle with Kurt Russell, in the role of hockey player Ralph Cox who was the last player cut from the 1980 Mens Olympic Hockey Team.
Mitchell appeared as Eric Green in the U.S. television drama Jericho, which was cancelled by CBS in May 2007, but was brought back onto the 2007–08 schedule following a fan campaign to save the show.
In 2014, Mitchell was cast in ABC's The Astronaut Wives Club television drama series, playing the role of Deke Slayton. Mitchell played three recurring Klingon characters in Star Trek: Discovery: season 1's Kol and season 2's Kol-Sha (Kol's father) and Tenavik. He also appeared in season 3 as Aurellio, a character whose use of a wheelchair-like device matched Mitchell's real situation with his progressing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS); Mitchell hinted that he would be seen in season 4 playing a character who, like Mitchell's progressing situation, has lost the use of his voice. Mitchell was cast in the FX series The Old Man by Dan Shotz, a friend of his who was also an executive producer on Jericho. The role also incorporated Mitchell's condition into the character.
Personal life Mitchell married actress Susan May Pratt in May 2006. Together, they had two children, a daughter (born 2007) and a son (born 2012). They resided in Los Angeles, where Mitchell relocated to in the mid-2000s.
In February 2020, Mitchell revealed that he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Beginning in October 2019, he used a power wheelchair. To incorporate Mitchell's wheelchair, the showrunners of Star Trek: Discovery said Aurelio's wheelchair was a hover chair to help him move as a result of a genetic condition. By August 2021, Mitchell had lost his voice due to the disease. Mitchell died on February 24, 2024, at the age of 49.
Filmography + Film roles Year Title Role Notes 2002 Why Don't You Dance? Chris Short film 2003 The Recruit Alan 2004 Miracle Ralph Cox 2007 Home of the Giants Keith Morrison 2015 5-25-77 John Dykstra 2019 Captain Marvel Joseph Danvers
+ Television roles Year Title Role Notes 2001 Leap Years Spencer Matthew Recurring role, 9 episodes 2002 Odyssey 5 Marc Taggart Recurring role, 10 episodes 2006 Grey's Anatomy Wade Solomon 1 episode 2006 CSI: Miami Robert Gordon 1 episode 2006 The Unit Keith Soto 1 episode 2006–2008 Jericho Eric Green Main role, 26 episodes 2008 Flashpoint Sergeant Pete Fitzhaven 1 episode 2008–2009 Ghost Whisperer Sam Lucas Recurring role, 15 episodes 2009 Without a Trace Derek Wilson 1 episode 2009 Meteor Russ Hapscomb Miniseries, 2 episodes 2009 Iron Road Edgar Miniseries, 2 episodes 2010 Lie to Me Duane Corey 1 episode 2010 Hawaii Five-0 Craig Ellers / Paul Stark 1 episode 2010 Detroit 1-8-7 Jeffery Cage 1 episode 2010 Criminal Minds Drew Jacobs 1 episode 2011 Private Practice Elliott 1 episode 2011 Castle Paul Whittaker 1 episode 2011 The Mentalist Tom Wilcox 1 episode 2012 Grimm Larry McKenzie / Bigfoot 1 episode 2012 Drop Dead Diva Rick Keller 1 episode 2012 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Dalton Burke 1 episode 2013 NCIS: Los Angeles Special Agent Danny Gallagher 1 episode 2013 Monday Mornings Asher Knox 1 episode 2013 Bones Ben Carr 1 episode 2013 Body of Proof Robert Riley 1 episode 2013 Haven Cliff 1 episode 2014 The Night Shift George 1 episode 2014 Switched at Birth Wes Recurring role, 12 episodes 2014 NCIS Nathan Curtis 2 episodes 2015 CSI: Cyber Steve Reynolds 1 episode 2015 The Astronaut Wives Club Deke Slayton Main role, 10 episodes 2015 Major Crimes Sam Curtis 1 episode 2015 Minority Report Brian Stanton 1 episode 2016 Code Black Cory Rockman 1 episode 2016–2017 Frequency Deacon Joe Hurley Recurring role, 6 episodes 2016 Notorious Detective Ken Matthews 3 episodes 2017–2021 Star Trek: Discovery Kol / Kol-Sha / Tenavik / Aurellio Recurring role, 10 episodes 2018 The Detectives Detective Richard 1 episode 2019–2020 Nancy Drew Joshua Dodd Recurring role, 6 episodes 2020 Star Trek: Lower Decks Black Ops Officer 2 / Romulan Guard 1 / Tweerk Captain Voice role, 1 episode 2022 The Old Man Joe 3 episodes
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