Christopher Mitchum Biography

Publish date: 2024-06-05

Christopher Mitchum is an American actor, screenwriter, and businessman. He was claimed as one of the top five stars of the future by Box Office magazines and was also awarded a Gold Medal. He was also a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Christopher Mitchum's Early Life & Education

Christopher was born on 16th October 1943, in Los Angeles, California. He is the second-born child of actor Robert Mitchum and Dorothy Mitchum. His elder brother James Mitchum is also an actor, and his younger sister Trina Mitchum is an actress.

He belongs to white ethnicity and his birth sign is Libra.

Talking about Christopher Mitchum's education, he received his education from the University of Pennsylvania and Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland. He graduated with a BA in literature from the University of Arizona.

Christopher Mitchum's Career 

As actor

Christopher started his career as an actor from the movie in 1958 but was uncredited. His name was shown and given credit from the movie with the legendary actor John Wayne in 1970.

He got his main role in the 1970 movie  His movie in 1971, got huge success at the box office. He worked in various films including national and international movies.

He also appeared with Sylvester Stallone in Rocky IV in 1985 and multi-starrer where he shared the screen with actors like  Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer, and Sam Elliott

He worked in the Hollywood film industry for more than 50 years.

As politician 

Christopher Mitchum's political career began in 1998 with the Republican nominee in the general election for the California State Assembly in the 35 districts. He served Republican Central Committee from 1998 to 2000.

In 2012, he ran for the U.S. House of Representatives as a Republican candidate. On June 5th, 2012, he came third for the House of Representatives. Mitchum ran again for the U.S congressional set held by Representative Capps and won alongside four other Republicans.

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Christopher Mitchum's Relationship History

The American actor married the actress Cindy Mitchum on 13th November 1964, in Alameda Country, California.

CAPTION: Christopher Mitchum with his Ex-Wife SOURCE: Getty image

The couple has been blessed with 4 children, two sons Bently Mitchum & Kian Mitchum, and 2 daughters, Carrie Mitchum and Jennifer Mitchum.

Christopher and his wife live together for five-decade and got divorced in 1996.

The American actor met his wife Doreen Corkin in 2000. The couple is seen together at various events and other functions.

CAPTION: Christopher Mitchum with his wife Doreen Corkin SOURCE: Boston Event

The detail about their marriage date is not revealed.

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Christopher Mitchum's Net Worth

Christopher Mitchum's net worth is estimated to be around $10 million. He accumulated his net worth from his career as an actor by working for more than five decades. 

While starting his career, he was paid $1000 for the movie  Likewise, for the movie  he was paid $650 per week in 1970. His movie earned him $125,000 as salary as an actor.

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