Played the role of Jamie Hunter, the Cartwright's adopted orphan, on the television series, Bonanza.
He starred in his very first film in 1956, at age 12, as one of
His character was written into Bonanza in hopes that he could appeal to younger audiences - Mitch was just 13 when he joined the cast, compared to
He retired from acting in his adulthood, settling in northeast Los Angeles with his wife and two daughters.
Pernell Roberts was his co-star on Bonanza.
