Benjamin Mitchell (born 7 July 1979[1]), is a New Zealand actor best known for his role as Dr. TK Samuels in the soap opera Shortland Street.
Benjamin Mitchell | |
|---|---|
| Born | 7 July 1979 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1990 – present |
| Spouse | Kate Mitchell (m. 2020) |
| Children | Mila Mitchell, Sofia Mitchell, Nico Mitchell |
Biography
editMitchell was born and raised in Hamilton. He is the oldest of three children, and left home at 15.[2] He is of Māori descent, of Tainui iwi (tribe).[3] He attended secondary school at St John's College, Hamilton, New Zealand.
A personal trainer and winner of Mr. New Zealand in 1999, Mitchell moved to Auckland in 2000 to pursue an acting career.[4] His first role was as a reporter on Shortland Street in 2000. This was followed by parts on shows including Power Rangers: Ninja Storm and Outrageous Fortune.[5]
In 2006, Mitchell joined the cast of Shortland Street as young doctor TK Samuels. Described as one of Shortland Street's "most recognisable faces," Mitchell has gained "great popularity throughout New Zealand, especially with female viewers."[5]
In 2007 Mitchell starred alongside Bollywood actress Celina Jaitley in the film Love Has No Language, a "big budget" New Zealand-Australian co-production released in 2008.[6] He also appeared in the independent New Zealand feature I'm Not Harry Jenson.[5]
Mitchell speaks fluent Te Reo Māori, and lent his support to Māori Language Week campaigns in 2006 and 2008.[5]
Since 2023, Mitchell has worked in construction.[3]
Personal life
editMitchll has three children with partner Kate - daughters Sofia and Mila, and son, Nico.[7][8]
In 2015 he was publicly shamed for parking in a disabled car parking space.[9]
Filmography
edit- Father (1990)
- Mr. Nice Guy (1997)
- Reporter (2000)
- Stingers (TV series 2002)
- Power Rangers Ninja Storm (TV series 2003)
- Outrageous Fortune (TV series 2005)
- An Aggressive Gift (short 2008)
- Love Has No Language (2008)
- The Shoe Box (short 2009)
- I'm Not Harry Jenson. (2009)
- Curry Munchers (2011)
- Shortland Street (TV series 2006–2023)
- The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013)
- Pork Pie (film) (2017)
References
edit- ^ [1] Retrieved 23 October 2009. [dead link]
- ^ "Twelve Questions: Ben Mitchell". NZ Herald. 14 October 2014. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
- ^ a b Easther, Elisabeth (18 November 2023). "Ben Mitchell's post-Shortland Street journey, from TV drama to concrete dreams". NZ Woman's Weekly. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
- ^ Daniels, Jaxin (8 November 2023). "From Shortland Street to cultural quest: Ben Mitchell at M9". Retrieved 18 October 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Benjamin Mitchell profile - Official Shortland Street website". Television New Zealand. Retrieved 11 September 2008.
- ^ Tuteja, Joginder. "Celina signs International film." BollywoodHungama.com 10 May 2007. Retrieved 11 September 2008.
- ^ Higgins, Anna (9 March 2010). "In the gossip mags". Yahoo!Xtra Entertainment. Archived from the original on 12 March 2010. Retrieved 15 March 2010.
- ^ McEnaney, Ashleigh (15 May 2015). "Ben Mitchell's special bond: 'Girls rule my life!'". Woman's Day.
- ^ "'Selfish' Shortland Street star parks in disabled space". Stuff. 4 March 2015.