David Mitchell (born 14 July, 1974) is a British actor, comedian and writer. He is best known as one half of the comedic duo Mitchell and Webb, alongside Robert Webb whom he met at Cambridge University. There they were both part of the Cambridge Footlights, of which Mitchell became President. Together the duo are most famous for starring in the Channel 4 sitcom Peep Show in which Mitchell plays Mark Corrigan. The show has received a BAFTA and won three British Comedy Awards. The duo have written and starred in several sketch shows includingThe Mitchell and Webb Situation, That Mitchell and Webb Sound and most recently That Mitchell and Webb Look. Mitchell and Webb also star in the UK version of Apple's Get a Mac advertisement campaign. Their first film Magicians, in which Mitchell plays traditional magician Harry, was released on 18 May, 2007.

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