John Cameron Mitchell

John Cameron Mitchell is an American actor, director, and writer who has also worked as a playwright, singer, songwriter, and producer. Born in El Paso, Texas, he began his professional stage career in 1985 as Huckleberry Finn at Chicago's Goodman Theatre and made his New York debut that year in the Broadway musical Big River. He originated Dickon in The Secret Garden and appeared in Hello Again, receiving Drama Desk nominations for both, and later won an Obie Award for The Destiny of Me. His early television and film work included Daybreak (1993), Band of the Hand (1986), and Book of Love (1990). He co-wrote and starred in the off-Broadway rock musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch, then directed and starred in its 2001 film version, winning Best Director at Sundance and a Golden Globe nomination for his performance. He also directed Shortbus and Rabbit Hole.