Leigh Mitchell
Journeyman Makeup Artist
(1949-2021)

Leigh Mitchell joined Local 706 in 1977 – just as work for female Makeup Artists began to open up. Originally an actor, Sister Mitchell was hired by Nick Marcellino in the Universal Studio Makeup Department. One of her first assignments was ‘Dracula’ starring Frank Langella, with location shooting in Santa Barbara. She worked on many classic television shows: ‘Falcon Crest’, ‘Knots Landing’ and ‘LA Law’, earning a Primetime Emmy nomination for that show in 1991. She is remembered by Journeyman Makeup Artist Bari Dreiband-Burman as an "extraordinarily kind, generous and lovely presence in the trailer; she especially enjoyed decorating the trailer, making it feel warm and fun for the holidays." Leigh loved the organizational aspect of being a Department Head, and took great pride in running a tight ship.

Leigh retired in 2001 and moved to Oregon with her beloved husband Ron Mitchell, who sadly passed in 2006. She is survived by her brother Richard Pattie.



Photo above: Leigh Mitchell (left) with Journeyman Makeup Artist Bari Dreiband-Burman (right)
Photo below: Leigh Mitchell, Journeyman Makeup Artist at work.