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Jim Mitchum, Actor and Son of Robert Mitchum, Dies at 84

10/4/2025

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Jim Mitchum, son of actor Robert Mitchum, died on September 20 in Skull Valley, Arizona, at 84.
He starred with his father in Thunder Road (1958), which he also produced.
Mitchum debuted at age 8 and appeared in about three dozen films, including The Victors.
He briefly pursued singing, recording Lonely Birthday in 1961, and retired from acting in 1994.

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Jim Mitchum, son of actor Robert Mitchum, died on September 20 in Skull Valley, Arizona, at 84.
He starred with his father in Thunder Road (1958), which he also produced.
Mitchum debuted at age 8 and appeared in about three dozen films, including The Victors.
He briefly pursued singing, recording Lonely Birthday in 1961, and retired from acting in 1994.