Julia Pace Mitchell (born Julia Annette Mitchell; February 10, 1978) is an American stage, television and film actress. She is best known for her role as Sofia Dupre on the CBS television soap opera The Young and the Restless (2010–12, 2019).
Personal life Pace Mitchell is the daughter of former screen and TV actress Judy Pace and actor Don Mitchell. She attended Hamilton High School Music Academy and graduated from Howard University with a BFA. On May 22, 2013, at Atrium Medical Center, Middletown, Ohio, Pace-Mitchell gave birth to her first child, Stephen L. Hightower III.
Career Pace Mitchell played the role of Jan in The Notorious B.I.G. biopic, Notorious, opposite newcoming actor Jamal Woolard who plays the title character. She appeared on the soap opera The Young and the Restless as business executive Sofia Dupre. Her first appearance was July 19, 2010. In September 2012, Mitchell was taken off her contract and bumped to recurring. She made a return in 2019. She is now a recurring guest star on the CBS show Young Sheldon and the BET+ show All The Queens Men.
Filmography
Film YearTitleRoleNotes2003Keisha vs. GeishaKeishaShort film2007Meet BillDana2009NotoriousJan Jackson2010FasterCashier2017Weirdos WelcomeMrs. RadnerShort filmAssistant director2022FallDiner ServerCredited as Julia Mitchell
Television YearTitleRoleNotes2003Strong MedicineKyraEpisode: "Temperatures Rising"2004Law & OrderDr. HassEpisode: "The Dead Wives Club"2006Law & Order: Special Victims UnitBank TellerEpisode: "Blast"2008Cold CaseElla Turner '64Episode: "Wednesday's Women"2010The Hard Times of RJ BergerSharice (voice)Episode: "The Rebound"2010–2012; 2019The Young and the RestlessSofia DupreRecurring role; 114 episodes2019–2022Bad BoyJamilaRecurring role; 6 episodes2019–2020Airport Security SquadCindyMain role; 8 episodes2020FiredEpisode: "Security Guard"2020–2023Young SheldonDarlene WilkinsRecurring role; 4 episodes2021–2023All the Queen's MenMs. PattyRecurring role; 13 episodes
Awards and nominations Year Award Work Result Ref NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama SeriesThe Young and the Restless
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