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Mitchell Whitfield (born September 8, 1964) is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Barry Farber in ''
Friends ''Friends'' is an American television sitcom created by David Crane (producer), David Crane and Marta Kauffman, which aired on NBC from September 22, 1994, to May 6, 2004, lasting List of Friends episodes, ten seasons. With an ensemble cast ...
'' (1994–2000), Dr. Bruce Hampton in '' Minor Adjustments'' (1995–1996), and Stan Rothenstein in ''
My Cousin Vinny ''My Cousin Vinny'' is a 1992 American comedy film directed by Jonathan Lynn and written by Dale Launer. It stars Joe Pesci, Ralph Macchio, Marisa Tomei, Mitchell Whitfield, Lane Smith, Bruce McGill, and Fred Gwynne in his final film app ...
'' (1992). He is also known for voice roles including
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in the 2007 film '' TMNT'', Prince Phobos in the animated adaptation of '' W.I.T.C.H.'', and Fixit in '' Transformers: Robots in Disguise''.


Life and career

Whitfield was born to a
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family in
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. In the
1992 1992 was designated as International Space Year by the United Nations. Events January * January 1 – Boutros Boutros-Ghali of Egypt replaces Javier Pérez de Cuéllar of Peru as United Nations Secretary-General. * January 6 ** The Republ ...
film ''
My Cousin Vinny ''My Cousin Vinny'' is a 1992 American comedy film directed by Jonathan Lynn and written by Dale Launer. It stars Joe Pesci, Ralph Macchio, Marisa Tomei, Mitchell Whitfield, Lane Smith, Bruce McGill, and Fred Gwynne in his final film app ...
'', Whitfield starred as Stan Rothenstein, opposite Ralph Macchio. He guest starred in several episodes of ''
Friends ''Friends'' is an American television sitcom created by David Crane (producer), David Crane and Marta Kauffman, which aired on NBC from September 22, 1994, to May 6, 2004, lasting List of Friends episodes, ten seasons. With an ensemble cast ...
'' as Dr. Barry Farber,
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's orthodontist ex-fiancé, whom Rachel left at the altar on their
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day. He portrayed Dr. Bruce Hampton in '' Minor Adjustments'' which ran for one season. He also appeared in ''
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'', ''
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'', '' Diagnosis Murder'', '' CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'', and ''
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''. He also appeared in an episode of ''
The Suite Life of Zack & Cody ''The Suite Life of Zack & Cody'' is an American teen sitcom created by Danny Kallis and Jim Geoghan. The series aired on Disney Channel from March 18, 2005, to September 1, 2008. The series was nominated twice for the Primetime Emmy Award for ...
''. As a
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, Whitfield voiced
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in the 2007 film '' TMNT'', Phobos in '' W.I.T.C.H.'' and Fixit in '' Transformers: Robots in Disguise''. In ''
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'', he played Benjamin.


Filmography


Film

* '' The First Turn-On!'' (1983) - Bedwet Micky * '' Reversal of Fortune'' (1990) - Curly * ''
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'' (1991) - Benjamin * ''
My Cousin Vinny ''My Cousin Vinny'' is a 1992 American comedy film directed by Jonathan Lynn and written by Dale Launer. It stars Joe Pesci, Ralph Macchio, Marisa Tomei, Mitchell Whitfield, Lane Smith, Bruce McGill, and Fred Gwynne in his final film app ...
'' (1992) - Stan Rothenstein * '' Sgt. Bilko'' (1996) - Pfc. Mickey Zimmerman * '' I Love You, Don't Touch Me!'' (1997) - Ben * '' A Match Made in Heaven'' (1997, TV Movie) - Gordon Rosner * '' Best Men'' (1997) - Sol Jacobs * '' The Fanatics'' (1997) - Benny Pinser * ''Critics and Other Freaks'' (1997) - Casting Agent * '' Lost & Found'' (1999) - Mark Gildewell * ''Seal with a Kiss'' (1999, TV Movie) - Larry * ''Flies on Cupid'' (2000) - Steven Hayes * '' Amy's Orgasm'' (2001) - Don * '' The Memory Thief'' (2007) - Tom * '' TMNT'' (2007) -
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(voice) * '' Dylan Dog: Dead of Night'' (2010) - Cecil


Television

* ''
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'' (1992, TV Series) - Teddy Cardoza * ''
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'' (1993, TV Series) - Larry Levin * ''
The Angry Beavers ''The Angry Beavers'' is an American animated sitcom created by Mitch Schauer for Nickelodeon. The series revolves around the zany hijinks of Norbert and Daggett Beaver, two young beaver brothers who have moved out of their parents' home to bec ...
'' (1994, TV Series) - Norbert Foster Beaver (voice) * '' The George Carlin Show'' (1994, TV Series) - Brian * '' Diagnosis: Murder'' (1994–1995, TV Series) - Eddie Clark / Arnold Baskin * ''
Friends ''Friends'' is an American television sitcom created by David Crane (producer), David Crane and Marta Kauffman, which aired on NBC from September 22, 1994, to May 6, 2004, lasting List of Friends episodes, ten seasons. With an ensemble cast ...
'' (1994-2000 (6 Episodes), TV Series) - Barry Farber * ''
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'' (1995, TV Series) - Michael * '' Minor Adjustments'' (1995–1996, TV Series) - Dr. Bruce Hampton * '' Perversions of Science'' (1997, TV Series) - Matt Solomon * '' Head over Heels'' (1997, TV Series) - Warren Baldwin * ''
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'' (2000, TV Series) - Ian Packard * '' Dharma and Greg'' (2000, TV Series) - Bob * ''
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command ''Buzz Lightyear of Star Command'' is an American animated science fiction comedy television series produced by Walt Disney Television Animation and co-produced by Pixar Animation Studios. It is a spin-off of Pixar's ''Toy Story'' franchise a ...
'' (2000, TV Series) - Klerm (voice) * '' CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'' (2001, TV Series) - Cameron Nelson * ''
Curb Your Enthusiasm ''Curb Your Enthusiasm'', also known colloquially simply as ''Curb'', is an American television comedy of manners created by Larry David that premiered on HBO with an hour-long special in October 17, 1999, followed by 12 seasons broadcast from Oc ...
'' (2001, TV Series) - Becky's Fiancé * '' W.I.T.C.H.'' (2004–2006, TV Series) - Phobos / Sandpit (voices) * '' Hellboy: Sword of Storms'' (2006, TV Movie) - Russell Thorn (voice) * ''
The Suite Life of Zack & Cody ''The Suite Life of Zack & Cody'' is an American teen sitcom created by Danny Kallis and Jim Geoghan. The series aired on Disney Channel from March 18, 2005, to September 1, 2008. The series was nominated twice for the Primetime Emmy Award for ...
'' (2007, TV Series) - Mr. Blaine * ''
Winx Club ''Winx Club'' is an animated television series co-produced by Rainbow S.p.A., Rainbow and, later, Nickelodeon. It was created and directed by Italian animator Iginio Straffi. It premiered on 28January 2004, becoming a ratings success in Ita ...
'' (2011–2014, TV Series) - Professor Palladium (voice) * '' Green Lantern: Emerald Knights'' (2011) - Avra (voice) * ''
Doc McStuffins ''Doc McStuffins'' is an animated children's television series created by Chris Nee and produced by Brown Bag Films. It aired for five seasons on Disney Jr. from March 23, 2012, to April 18, 2020. The series centers on a girl who fixes toys, w ...
'' (2012, TV Series) - Oooey Gablooey (voice) * ''
The Legend of Korra ''The Legend of Korra'' (abbreviated as ''TLOK'' and also known as ''Avatar: The Legend of Korra'' or more rarely simply as ''Korra'') is an American animated Fantasy television, fantasy action drama television series created by Michael Dante ...
'' (2014, TV Series) - Gun (voice) * ''
Sofia the First ''Sofia the First'' is an American animated fantasy children's television series created and developed by Craig Gerber (creator), Craig Gerber for Disney Television Animation and Disney Jr. The series follows a young peasant girl named Sofia, ...
'' (2014–2017, TV Series) - Boo / Greylock (voices) * '' Transformers: Robots in Disguise'' (2014-2017, TV Series) - Fixit (voice) * '' Goldie & Bear'' (2015–2018, TV Series) -
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/ Demi / Woodsman (voices) singing vocals of Sir Kenneth in episode 11 * '' Vampirina'' (2017–2021, TV Series short) - Demi (voice)


Video games

* '' 24: The Game'' (2006) * '' TMNT'' (2007) -
Donatello Donato di Niccolò di Betto Bardi ( – 13 December 1466), known mononymously as Donatello (; ), was an Italian Renaissance sculpture, Italian sculptor of the Renaissance period. Born in Republic of Florence, Florence, he studied classical sc ...
* '' Skylanders: Trap Team'' (2014) - Bruiser Cruiser


References


External links


Official website
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Whitfield, Mitchell 1964 births Living people 20th-century American male actors 21st-century American male actors American male film actors American male television actors American male voice actors Male actors from New York (state) Male actors from Brooklyn Jewish American male actors