Atticus Mitchell is an actor who is also a musician from Canada. You must have known him as Benny Weir in the TV film and then series “My Babysitter’s a Vampire” or as Gabe in the movie “Radio Rebel” – but there are many people who know him as more. We daresay we know him as more than that and here is everything you need to know about him.
Atticus Mitchell- Age and early early career
Atticus Mitchell was born Atticus Dean Mitchell on May 16, 1993, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. His father was a small-time theater artist. Atticus Mitchell attended his high school at the Malvern Collegiate Institute in Toronto.
Atticus and his siblings were exposed to show business from a young age. They shared the stage at the “Stratford Festival” in their hometown. He has two siblings Clarissa Mitchell an actress and elder brother who is a musician. After obtaining his high school education certificate from the‘Malvern Collegiate Institute in Toronto, he wanted to join Ryerson University in Toronto, for public research after his graduation. However, having been exposed to acting from his tender age, he decided to make it a full-time occupation.
Atticus Mitchell made his way into the film industry in the year 2009, when he played the recurring role of a cyber bully, Carlos Martinelli in the French–Canadian series “How to Be Indie” which was aired on YTV network. This was followed by a couple of small appearances on TV and screen.
Atticus Mitchell is 28 years.
Atticus Mitchell career
In 2011, Atticus Mitchell had what can be called a break when he joined the cast of “My Babysitter’s a Vampire”, an Canadian television series which is based on the television film of the same name, which was aired on Disney channel and finished airing in 2012. Created by the Fresh TV, Atticus Mitchell played the role of Benny Weir, a spellmaster who is the best friend of Ethan Morgan who learned that he is able to have vision and that his babysitter Sarah is a vampire. The series follows with they taking on supernatural forces and also dealing with the troubles of regular high school life.
In 2012 Atticus Mitchell played the role of Gabe, a wannabe rockstar in the TV film “Radio Rebel” a teen drama television film which is based on the novel “Shrinking Violet”, was premiered on Disney channel and was directed by Peter Howitt.
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In 2013, Atticus Mitchell was among the cast of “Bunks” an Canadian fantasy horror zombie comedy television film aired on Disney XD and was produced by Fresh TV. Where he played the role of ‘Wookie’ which help earn him the status of a youth icon in Canada.
In 2015, Atticus starred in the CBC series “Young Drunk Punk” which was created by Bruce McCulloch based on his autobiographical show of the same name, he played the role of ‘Andrew Shinky’ who was the best friend of Lan Mickey, a young punk rocker coming of age in Calgary.
Atticus Mitchell joined the cast of “Roit Girls” in 2019, an Canadian post-apocalyptic science fiction film, directed by Jovanka Vuckovic, where he played the role of Cracker, in the town of Potter’s Bluff where a mysterious virus has killed all the adults and left the society entirely in the hands of rival teen gangs.
In 2020, he played the role of JB Cox in the mystery drama television series ‘The Hardy’ which is based on the the Hardy boys book series written by Edward Stratemeyer.
Personal life and other facts
Atticus was inspired by his father’s career in theater and took to show business like his other two siblings. Apart from acting Atticus also have interest in listening to music and reading during his spare time. He also loves to travel.
However, as of time of this research Atticus Mitchell has been reportedly being single.
Atticus Mitchell’s Awards & Achievements: In 2011, Atticus Mitchell performance in the television series ‘My Babysitter’s Vampire’ earned him a nomination for the Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series’ award at the ‘Gemini Awards’.
Atticus Mitchell currently has a net worth which is estimated to be $5 million, this is nice for someone who has shown his potentials as a versatile actor who is capable of taking on various roles on TV and on the big screen.
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