Millard Mitchell (1903-1953) was an American character actor, known for his solid presence in numerous classic films from the Golden Age of Hollywood. He began his career on the Broadway stage before establishing himself in film in the 1940s, specializing in portraying authoritative figures, who were often wise or gruff. Among his most memorable roles are General Pritchard in *Twelve O'Clock High* (1949), Sheriff Mark Strett alongside Gregory Peck in *The Gunfighter* (1950), and the studio head R.F. Simpson in the celebrated musical *Singin' in the Rain* (1952). For his performance in the film *My Six Convicts* (1952), he received his most significant recognition, the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. His prolific career, which made him a familiar face in post-war cinema, was cut short by his death at the age of fifty.