Ako Mitchell is an actor best known for his theatrical roles. He has played Mufasa in the West End

West End theatre

West End theatre is a popular term for mainstream professional theatre staged in the large theatres of London's 'Theatreland', the West End. Along with New York's Broadway theatre, West End theatre is usually considered to represent the highest level of commercial theatre in the English speaking...

 cast of The Lion King

The Lion King (musical)

The Lion King is a musical based on the 1994 Disney animated film of the same name with music by Elton John and lyrics by Tim Rice along with the musical score created by Hans Zimmer with choral arrangements by Lebo M. Directed by Julie Taymor, the musical features actors in animal costumes as well...

, Straight Arrow in Doctor Dolittle (UK Tour) origininated the role of Eddie in the Original London cast of Sister Act and is currently playing the comfort counselor Mitchell M. Mahoney in the UK Premiere of 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' at the Donmar Warehouse..