Silas Weir Mitchell, 1970
Actors · September 30, 1970
Silas Weir Mitchell
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Silas Weir Mitchell is 55 years old, born September 30, 1970 in United States · Libra.
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About
Silas Weir Mitchell built a career as a character actor anchoring ensemble TV dramas. Born September 30, 1969, he's best known for playing Haywire in Prison Break (2005–2007), a recurring role in My Name Is Earl (2005–2009), and Monroe across seven seasons of Grimm (2011–2017). As a Libra, he gravitates toward ensemble work that demands nuance over the lead.
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Biography
Silas Weir Mitchell is an American character actor. Born September 30, 1969, he rose through the 2000s as a recognizable face in network television ensemble casts. His breakthrough came as Charles "Haywire" Patoshik in Fox's Prison Break (2005–2007), a role that showcased his ability to anchor emotional arcs within ensemble drama. Concurrently, he played Donny Jones across multiple seasons of My Name Is Earl (2005–2009), cementing himself as a reliable character player. His longest-running role came as Monroe in NBC's Grimm (2011–2017), a supernatural procedural where he became a fan favorite. Actors typically balance recurring television work with guest spots and film roles to maintain visibility. Born under Libra, Mitchell's career reflects the sign's natural affinity for balance—splitting time between protagonist-adjacent roles and pure supporting character work. His filmography spans nearly two decades of consistent television presence in the US.
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Trivia
- Mitchell's role as Haywire in Prison Break became iconic enough to sustain fan interest across the show's multiple revivals and spin-offs.
- He maintained continuous television work across three major network series—Fox, NBC, and network syndication—from 2005 through 2017.
- Monroe in Grimm was a werewolf character, a creature-of-the-week role that evolved into a series-long arc.
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Numerology
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- Emily FairnTiger · 1998
- AlexandraTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade Pettyjohn
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Frequently asked
- How old is Silas Weir Mitchell?
- Silas Weir Mitchell is 55 years old (born September 30, 1970).
- When is Silas Weir Mitchell's birthday?
- Silas Weir Mitchell was born on September 30, 1970.
- What is Silas Weir Mitchell's zodiac sign?
- Silas Weir Mitchell is a Libra, born September 30, 1970.
- What is Silas Weir Mitchell's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Silas Weir Mitchell was born in 1970, the year of the Metal Dog.
- Where is Silas Weir Mitchell from?
- Silas Weir Mitchell is from United States.
- What does Silas Weir Mitchell do?
- Silas Weir Mitchell is a actor.
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