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Mitchum

American  
[mich-uhm] / ˈmɪtʃ əm /

noun

  1. Robert (Charles), 1917–97, U.S. actor.


Mitchum British  
/ ˈmɪtʃəm /

noun

  1. Robert. 1917–97, US film actor. His many films include Night of the Hunter (1955) and Farewell my Lovely (1975)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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But Bardem’s Max is a different breed of psychopath from those previously embodied by Roberts DeNiro and Mitchum.

From Salon Jul. 17, 2026

Antosca was a fan of both the original 1962 “Cape Fear” starring Robert Mitchum and Martin Scorsese’s 1991 remake starring Robert De Niro.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 5, 2026

“If you go back 100 years and look for an amazing book to read, it’s probably going to be 500 to 600 pages long,” said Mitchum Huehls, an English professor at UCLA.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 28, 2026

Certified financial planner Cary Carbonaro applauds Mitchum for taking time to evaluate her whole financial picture and not rushing to make changes in the wake of her divorce.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 7, 2026

I’m actually kind of glad I'm not buying my new Mitchum, because a girl would be embarrassing to buy deodorant in front of.

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle

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