Writing
W.O. Mitchell
Born 1914-03-13
Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada
Department: Writing
Biography
William Ormond Mitchell, PC OC (March 13, 1914 – February 25, 1998) was a Canadian writer and broadcaster. His "best-loved" novel is Who Has Seen the Wind (1947), which portrays life on the Canadian Prairies from the point of view of a small boy and sold almost a million copies in Canada. As a broadcaster, he is known for his radio series Jake and the Kid, which aired on CBC Radio between 1950 and 1956 and was also about life on the Prairies.
Known For
Prominent works featuring W.O. Mitchell
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Folio
1955
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Jake and The Kid
1995
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Armchair Theatre
1956
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Who Has Seen the Wind
1977
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Fires of Envy
1957
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Telescope
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Telescope
1963
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Back to Beulah
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Back to Beulah
1974
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W.O. Mitchell: Novelist in Hiding
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W.O. Mitchell: Novelist in Hiding
1980
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Darts in the Dark: An Introduction to W.O. Mitchell
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Darts in the Dark: An Introduction to W.O. Mitchell
1980
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (9 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Jake and The Kid | Writer | TV Series | 1995 |
| Darts in the Dark: An Introduction to W.O. Mitchell | Self | Movie | 1980 | |
| W.O. Mitchell: Novelist in Hiding | Self | Movie | 1980 | |
 | Who Has Seen the Wind | Novel | Movie | 1977 |
| Back to Beulah | Writer | Movie | 1974 | |
| Telescope | Self | TV Series | 1963 | |
 | Fires of Envy | Writer | Movie | 1957 |
 | Armchair Theatre | Writer | TV Series | 1956 |
 | Folio | Writer | TV Series | 1955 |