Mitchell Whitfield is an American actor from Brooklyn, New York, with a career spanning film, television, stage, and voice acting, best known for his roles in “My Cousin Vinny” and “Friends,” and as the voice of Donatello in “TMNT.” After his breakthrough performance as Stan Rothenstein in the hit 1992 comedy ‘My Cousin Vinny’ opposite Ralph Macchio, Mitchell Whitfield solidified his presence in film. Whitfield began his professional acting career in 1983 with a credit in ‘The First Turn-On!’ and further expanded his early filmography with a role in the 1991 drama ‘Dogfight.’ His portrayal in ‘My Cousin Vinny’ brought him widespread recognition and established him as a versatile performer in the industry. Throughout the 1990s, Whitfield maintained a steady and memorable presence across television. He became widely known for his recurring role as Dr.
A significant highlight of this period was his role as Donatello in the 2007 animated feature film ‘TMNT,’ a character he also voiced for its video game adaptation. He also captivated audiences as Prince Phobos in the animated series ‘W.I.T.C.H.,’ appearing from 2004 to 2006. Whitfield continued to build a robust portfolio in animation, notably voicing Fixit in the critically acclaimed ‘Transformers: Robots in Disguise’ from 2014 to 2017. His recent voice work includes the character Demi in Disney Junior’s popular series ‘Vampirina,’ which ran from 2017 to 2021, and multiple characters, including Humpty Dumpty, Humpty, and Woodsman, in ‘Goldie and Bear’ from 2015 to 2018, showcasing his broad range and continued demand in the voice acting sphere.