Atticus Mitchell


Atticus Dean Mitchell is a Canadian actor and musician. He is best known for his roles as Benny Weir in the television film My Babysitter's a Vampire and series of the same name, and Gabe in the film Radio Rebel.

Early life

Mitchell was born in Toronto, Ontario. He graduated from Malvern Collegiate Institute in Toronto.

Career

Acting

Mitchell began his acting career in 2009 with a recurring role in the YTV series How to be Indie in which he played the role of Carlos Martinelli in eight episodes during the first season and two more during the second season. He played the starring role of Benny Weir in television film and series My Babysitter's a Vampire and was nominated for a 2011 Gemini award for his performance in the film. In 2012, he starred as Gabe in the Disney Channel television film Radio Rebel. In 2013 he guest starred in two episodes of Hard Rock Medical, portrayed Graydon in a post-apocalyptic film, The Colony, and also co-starred as Wookie in a Disney XD Canada/Family Channel original movie, Bunks.

Music

Mitchell is a drummer in a band called The Fishwives that plays local shows in Toronto.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2013The ColonyGraydon
2014What We HaveLyes
2015StonewallMatt
2018Darker Than NightTomalso known as Blindsided
2019Riot GirlsCracker

YearTitleRoleNotes
2009How to Be IndieCarlos Martinelli3 episodes
2010Living in Your CarTeenage BoyEpisode: "Chapter Six"
2010My Babysitter's a VampireBennyTelevision film
2011–2012My Babysitter's a VampireBenny WeirMain role
2012Radio RebelGabeTelevision film
2013Hard Rock MedicalCalebEpisodes: "Love, Labour, Loss" & "Down Under"
2013BunksWookieTelevision film
2014FargoMickey Hess3 episodes
2015Young Drunk PunkAndrew ShinkyMain role
2016Second JenGarth4 episodes
2017–2019KilljoysPippin FosterRecurring role, 10 episodes
2018The ExpanseEnsign SinopoliEpisodes: "Reload", "Triple Point"
2020New EdenTravisVoice role, 2 episodes

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRefs
2011Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series