Mike Mitchell's life story commences in Oklahoma City, where he first took his first breaths as a newborn, surrounded by loving parents Robert Mitchell and Julia Baker. His formative years were deeply rooted in the arts, as he thrived within the creative environment of Putnam City North High School, where he was an integral part of the school's arts programs. This foundation would later serve as a springboard for his future endeavors.
As he transitioned from his hometown to the City of Angels, Mike Mitchell made the bold decision to relocate to Los Angeles, where he enrolled in the prestigious California Institute of the Arts. It was during this period that he found himself at the epicenter of a thriving animation industry, with animators being highly sought after.
This surge in demand for animators led Mike Mitchell to venture into the realm of television, where he had the privilege of collaborating with esteemed filmmakers such as Tim Burton and Spike Jonze.