John Mitchum (1919 - 2001), was an American actor in films and later TV from the 1940s. The younger brother of Robert Mitchum, he initially appeared in only unbilled and extra roles before gradually receiving bigger character parts in middle age. Mitchum supported his more famous brother on several occasions and was featured as the cop Frank DiGiorgio in the first three of the series of films starring the character Dirty Harry, played by Clint Eastwood. Mitchum died of a stroke.
Brother of Robert Mitchum
Uncle of Christopher Mitchum and James Mitchum.
Wrote the poetry for John Wayne (I)'s album America - Why I Love Her.
Sings folk songs on the album Our Land - Our Heritage, with introductions by Dan Blocker.
Well known as Frank DiGiorgio (Dirty Harry's partner) in the first three Dirty Harry films (Dirty Harry (1971), Magnum Force (1973) and Enforcer, The (1976/I)).
Also a singer, songwriter, and poet.
Was a member of the Roger Wagner Chorale.
Children: daughters Victoria and Cindy.
Campaign in motion to have his beloved "America, Why I Love Her" nominated as the National Poem for the USA
