Mitchell Whitfield
American actor (born 1964)
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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 (1994–2000), Dr. Bruce Hampton in Minor Adjustments (1995–1996), and Stan Rothenstein in My Cousin Vinny (1992). He is also known for voice roles including Donatello in the 2007 film TMNT, Prince Phobos in W.I.T.C.H., and Fixit in Transformers: Robots in Disguise.
Life and career
Whitfield was born to a Jewish family in Brooklyn, New York.[1] In the 1992 film My Cousin Vinny, Whitfield starred as Stan Rothenstein.[2]
He guest-starred in several episodes of Friends as Barry Farber, Rachel Green's ex-fiancé, whom Rachel left at the altar on their wedding day.[3][4] He portrayed Dr. Bruce Hampton in Minor Adjustments which ran for one season.[5] He also appeared in Dharma & Greg, Murder, She Wrote, Diagnosis Murder, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, and Curb Your Enthusiasm. He also appeared in an episode of The Suite Life of Zack & Cody.
As a voice actor, Whitfield voiced Donatello in the 2007 film TMNT,[6] Phobos in W.I.T.C.H.,[7] and Fixit in Transformers: Robots in Disguise.[8]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | The First Turn-On! | Bedwet Micky | |
| 1990 | Reversal of Fortune | Curly | |
| 1991 | Dogfight | Benjamin | |
| 1992 | My Cousin Vinny | Stan Rothenstein | |
| 1996 | Sgt. Bilko | Pfc. Mickey Zimmerman | [10] |
| 1997 | I Love You, Don't Touch Me! | Ben | |
| 1997 | A Match Made in Heaven | Gordon Rosner | Television film |
| 1997 | Best Men | Sol Jacobs | |
| 1997 | The Fanatics | Benny Pinser | |
| 1997 | Critics and Other Freaks | Casting Agent | |
| 1999 | Lost & Found | Mark Gildewell | |
| 1999 | Seal with a Kiss | Larry | Television film |
| 2000 | Files on Cupid | Steven Hayes | |
| 2001 | Amy's Orgasm | Don | |
| 2007 | The Memory Thief | Tom | |
| 2007 | TMNT | Donatello (voice) | [11] |
| 2010 | Dylan Dog: Dead of Night | Cecil | |
| 2011 | Green Lantern: Emerald Knights | Avra (voice) | Direct-to-video[11] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Murder, She Wrote | Teddy Cardoza | Episode: "Ever After" |
| 1993 | Blossom | Larry Levin | Episode: "Sitcom"[12] |
| 1994 | The Angry Beavers | Norbert Beaver (voice) | Pilot episode |
| 1994 | The George Carlin Show | Brian | Episode: "George Helps Sydney" |
| 1994–1995 | Diagnosis: Murder | Eddie Clark, Arnold Baskin | 2 episodes |
| 1994–2000 | Friends | Barry Farber | 6 episodes |
| 1995 | Double Rush | Michael | Episode: "Love Letters" |
| 1995–1996 | Minor Adjustments | Bruce Hampton | 20 episodes |
| 1997 | Perversions of Science | Matt Solomon | Episode: "Ultimate Weapon"[13] |
| 1997 | Head over Heels | Warren Baldwin | 7 episodes |
| 2000 | Family Law | Ian Packard | Episode: "Media Relations" |
| 2000 | Dharma & Greg | Bob | Episode: "Boxing Dharma" |
| 2000 | Buzz Lightyear of Star Command | Norbert Klerm (voice) | 2 episodes[11] |
| 2001 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Cameron Nelson | Episode: "Slaves of Las Vegas" |
| 2001 | Curb Your Enthusiasm | Becky's Fiancé | Episode: "The Baptism" |
| 2004–2006 | W.I.T.C.H. | Phobos, Sandpit (voice) | Recurring role |
| 2006 | Hellboy: Sword of Storms | Russell Thorn (voice) | Television film |
| 2007 | The Suite Life of Zack & Cody | Mr. Blaine | Episode: "Lip Synchin' in the Rain" |
| 2011–2014 | Winx Club | Professor Palladium (voice) | Recurring role |
| 2014–2016 | Doc McStuffins | Oooey Gablooey (voice) | 6 episodes[11] |
| 2014 | The Legend of Korra | Gun, various voices | 4 episodes[11] |
| 2014–2017 | Sofia the First | Boo, Greylock (voice) | 3 episodes[11] |
| 2014–2017 | Transformers: Robots in Disguise | Fixit (voice) | Main cast[14][11] |
| 2015–2018 | Goldie & Bear | Humpty Dumpty, Demi, Woodsman (voice) | 21 episodes[11] |
| 2017–2021 | Vampirina | Demi (voice) | Main cast[11] |
| 2017 | Jeff & Some Aliens | Race Track Announcer (voice) | Episode: "Jeff & Some Laughs"[11] |
| 2025–present | RoboGobo | Gimme Pig (voice) | Recurring role |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | TMNT | Donatello | [11] |
| 2014 | Skylanders: Trap Team | Bruiser Cruiser | |
| 2015 | Lego Jurassic World | Donald Gennaro | [11] |