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Tall, freckled, modest, and the perfect likeness of Mark Twain's "Tom Sawyer" brought to life, juvenile actor Mitch Vogel was among Hollywood's leading performers in the late 1960s and early 1970s. However, his career dwindled by the next decade, and he has since remained largely out of the spotlight.
Born on January 17, 1956, in the Los Angeles area, Mitch made a notable impression with his debut film at age 12 in the popular comedy Yours, Mine and Ours (1968), playing one of Lucille Ball's children. The following year, he reached the peak of his film career with The Reivers (1969), portraying Lucius in the adaptation of William Faulkner's coming-of-age novel. This role earned both Mitch and star Steve McQueen Golden Globe nominations.
After this success, Mitch became a familiar face on television and, in 1970, joined the now-classic western series Bonanza (1959), where he enjoyed a two-year run as Jamie Hunter (later Cartwright), an orphan taken in and eventually adopted by the Cartwright family. Producers cast Mitch as Jamie to refresh the series, as Michael Landon, then 34, was considered too old to be guided by patriarch Ben. The show concluded in 1973. During this time, Mitch developed a friendship with Landon and later appeared in several episodes of Landon's Little House on the Prairie (1974).
Disney also recognized the wholesome charm of the fair-haired young actor. Mitch took on leading roles in Menace on the Mountain (1970) and The Boy from Dead Man's Bayou (1971) [also known as Bayou Boy]. He also appeared in outdoor-themed episodes of Here Come the Brides (1968), Gunsmoke (1955), and others.
By the time he turned 22, Mitch chose to step away from the spotlight. His last film appearance was alongside Patrick Wayne in the backwoods action movie Texas Detour (1978). Today, he resides in Southern California, is married with two daughters, and pursues his passions by directing and acting in church plays and singing in a rock band. He also occasionally attends Bonanza conventions and related events.
