Robert Mitchum was an American film actor, author, composer and singer. He is #23 on the American Film Institute's list of the greatest male American screen legends of all time. Born: August 6, 1917, Bridgeport, CT Died: July 1, 1997 (80 yrs old) Santa Barbara, CA due to complications of lung cancer and emphysema. Spouse: Dorothy Mitchum (m. 1940–1997 -57yrs married) Children: James Mitchum, Christopher Mitchum, Trini Mitchum