Background
Mitchell, John H. was born on April 27, 1918 in New York City.
Mitchell, John H. was born on April 27, 1918 in New York City.
Bachelor of Arts Michigan, 1939.
With radio department Erwin, Wasey Advertising Company, 1939-1941. Sales service manager Mutual Broadcasting System Radio, 1941-1948. Vice president, general manager United Artists Television, 1948-1951.
Executive vice president, director Screen Gems, Incorporated, New York York City, 1951-1968. President Columbia Pictures (television division), 1968-1977. Executive vice president Columbia Pictures Industries, 1973-1977.
Also director; founder, principal John H. Mitchell Company, Inc. (television programming and distribution consultant), Los Angeles, since 1977.
Board directors International Radio and television Fund. Trustee television Conference Foundation Incorporated, New York York City Served to lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1945. Member Academy television Arts and Sciences (president 1980-1983), Hollywood Radio and television Society (president 1975-1976), television Academy Forum (chairman 1980-1983 ) television Academy Hall of Fame (founder, chairman since 1983).
Son of Ralph and Lillian (Heidelberg) M. M. Patricia W. Mitchell, 1969. 1 daughter, Joan E.