Editing Carrie Mitchum

{{Infobox person
| name           = Carrie Mitchum
| image          = <!-- upload image and include filename -->
| caption        = Mitchum in the late 1980s
| birth_name     = Caroline Elizabeth Mitchum
| birth_date     = 15 june 1965
| birth_place    = Los Angeles, California, U.S.
| occupations    = Actress, chef, restaurateur, producer
| years_active   = 1987–2004 (acting), 2005–present (culinary & business)
| spouse         = Casper Van Dien (m. 1993–1997)
| children       = Cappy Robert Van Dien III, Grace Van Dien
| parents        = Christopher Mitchum, Cindy Mitchum
| relatives      = Robert Mitchum (grandfather); James, John, Bentley Mitchum (uncles/brother)
}}

'''Carrie Mitchum''' (born June 15, 1965) is an American actress, chef, and businesswoman. Best known for originating the role of Donna Logan on the soap opera ''The Bold and the Beautiful'', she later transitioned into a successful culinary career.

== Early life and background ==
Born in Los Angeles into a legendary Hollywood family, Carrie is the daughter of actor Christopher Mitchum (son of screen icon Robert Mitchum) and Cindy Mitchum. Her early years were enriched by international exposure—living in Spain, North Africa, and Asia—before returning to the U.S. for boarding school and briefly attending Dartmouth College.

== Acting career ==

=== Soap opera fame ===
Mitchum debuted as Donna Logan on *The Bold and the Beautiful* in March 1987. She portrayed the character until 1991 and made multiple return appearances through 2004, spanning over 400 episodes.

=== Film and television roles ===
During the early 1990s, she appeared in TV movies and series including *The Karen Carpenter Story* (1989), *Dead Silence* (1991), *Grave Images* (1991), an episode of *Married… With Children*, *Virtual Combat* (1995), *Lethal Orbit* (1996), and *James Dean: Live Fast, Die Young* (1997). She also held minor production roles on films like *Paul Blart: Mall Cop* (2009).

== Culinary career and business ventures ==
In the mid‑2000s, Mitchum shifted gears—graduating from Le Cordon Bleu in Paris and launching a career as an executive chef. She worked across cities like Memphis, Santa Barbara, and Solvang, later leading the kitchen at SALT on Shelter Island. She even catered for Hurricane Katrina relief operations in Alabama and Louisiana.

== Personal life ==
Mitchum married actor Casper Van Dien in 1993; they had two children, son Cappy (1993) and daughter Grace (born October 15, 1996), before their divorce in 1997. She is also a trustee of her family's cinematic legacy, remembering her grandfather as playful and poetic.

== Legacy and recognition ==
From a beloved daytime soap star to a respected culinary professional, Mitchum's varied pursuits reflect her adaptability and creative drive. Her story underscores the strength of legacy blended with personal reinvention.

== Filmography ==
* Television
  * ''The Bold and the Beautiful'' as Donna Logan (1987–1991; 1994; 1996; 2000–2001; occasional return through 2004)
  * ''The Karen Carpenter Story'' (1989), ''Dead Silence'' (1991), ''Married… With Children'' (1994), ''Lethal Orbit'' (1996)
* Film
  * ''Grave Images'' (1991)
  * ''Virtual Combat'' (1995)
  * ''James Dean: Live Fast, Die Young'' (1997)

== External links ==
* [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0593843/ Mitchum on IMDb]
* [https://www.famousbirthdays.com/people/carrie-mitchum.html Carrie Mitchum on FamousBirthdays]
* [https://www.geni.com/people/Carrie-Mitchum/ profile Carrie Mitchum on Geni]

[[Category:1965 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:American actresses]]
[[Category:American chefs]]
[[Category:People from Los Angeles, California]]
[[Category:Soap opera actresses]]
[[Category:Mitchum family]]