Charles Thomas "Chuck" Mitchell (November 28, 1927 – June 22, 1992) was an American actor, singer and entertainer. He is known for his role as "Porky" in the 1981 movie ''

Porky's ''Porky's'' is a 1981 sex comedy film written and directed by Bob Clark about the escapades of teenagers in 1954 at the fictional Angel Beach High School in Florida. The film influenced many writers in the teen film genre and spawned two sequels ...

'' and its 1985 sequel ''

Porky's Revenge! ''Porky's Revenge!'' is a 1985 sex comedy film and the third and final film of the original ''Porky's'' film series. It was directed by James Komack. Plot During the semi-final basketball game, the cheerleaders promise the team an orgy if they ...

''.

Career

Mitchell is also remembered as Rocko, the mean owner of the restaurant called "Pig Burgers" in the 1985 comedy '' Better Off Dead''. He became well known for his role as "Porky" in the comedy movie ''

''. He would reprise the role again in the 1985 sequel ''

''. He declined to appear in '' Porky's II: The Next Day'' as he would have had to appear completely naked in the final scene. He starred in the TV

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'' General Hospital'' as Big Ralph, and in the 1981 TV series ''

Bret Maverick ''Bret Maverick'' is an American Western television series that starred James Garner in the title role, a professional poker player in the Old West. The series aired on NBC from December 1, 1981 to May 4, 1982. It is a sequel series to the 1957- ...

'', as well as the 1983

miniseries