James Mitchell: James Mitchell. Actor: All My Children. James Mitchell was an American actor and dancer of English descent. He was one the leading dancers for choreographer Agnes de Mille (1905-1993). As an actor, Mitchell is primarily remembered for his role as diabolical businessman Palmer Cortlandt in the long-running soap opera "All My Children". Mitchell played this role from 1979 to 2010, and Cortlandt was one of the series' major characters until...
Known For: All My Children (Palmer Cortlandt), The Toast of New Orleans (Pierre), Colorado Territory (Duke Harris), The Band Wagon (Paul Byrd)