Biography

Gregory M. Mitchell, an American actor known for his roles in Greenleaf (OWN), Nightmare School Moms (LMN), The Kept Mistress Killer (Lifetime), and Bad Nanny (LMN), was born in Fort Pierce, Florida, to James and Ernestine Mitchell. Growing up in Detroit, he was exposed to violence and gang activity, but his dreams and aspirations remained strong. He credits Detroit with providing him with tough skin, fearlessness, strength, drive, and determination. After graduating high school, he moved to Atlanta to attend college and pursued entrepreneurship. He has owned and operated businesses since 2003 and sold his marketing agency in July 2016.

On November 12, 2016, he realized that his childhood dream of acting was attainable and accessible in Atlanta, the new Hollywood South. He launched a campaign to pursue his childhood dream and worked on the set of Greenleaf, a popular series on Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN). He expresses gratitude to Keith David, Lynn Whitfield, Lamman Rucker, Oprah Winfrey, Samuel L. Jackson, Clement Virgo, and other producers and directors for their guidance and support throughout his journey.

- IMDb mini biography by: Amy Ableman