James Mitchell: Dancer and Palmer Cortlandt on All My Children Dies at 8

James Mitchell was an American dancer and actor. Born on February 29, 1920, in Sacramento, California, he became a leading dancer for choreographer Agnes de Mille.

He won a Theatre World Award for Brigadoon (1947) and appeared in the films Stars in My Crown and The Band Wagon. From 1979 to 2010 he played the wealthy and ruthless Palmer Cortlandt on All My Children.

He was born on Leap Day. Mitchell died of complications of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and pneumonia in Los Angeles on January 22, 2010, at age 89.

Achievements: Theatre World Award (1947), Palmer Cortlandt on All My Children.

Birth: February 29, 1920 - Sacramento, California.

Profession: Dancer and actor.

Interesting Facts: He was born on Leap Day.