| Julia Pace Mitchell | |
| Birth Name: | Julia Annette Mitchell |
| Birth Place: | 1978 2, mf=yes Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation: | Actress |
| Yearsactive: | 2003 - present |
| Parents: | Judy Pace Don Mitchell |
| Education: | Howard University (BFA) National Theatre Conservatory (MFA) |
| Children: | 1 |
Julia Pace Mitchell (born Julia Annette Mitchell; February 10, 1978) is an American stage, television and film actress.[1] She is best known for her role as Sofia Dupre on the CBS television soap opera The Young and the Restless (2010–12, 2019).
Pace Mitchell is the daughter of former TV actress Judy Pace and actor Don Mitchell. She attended Hamilton High School Music Academy and graduated from Howard University with a BFA.[1] On May 22, 2013, at Atrium Medical Center, Middletown, Ohio, Pace-Mitchell gave birth to her first child, Stephen L. Hightower III.[2]
Pace Mitchell played the role of Jan in The Notorious B.I.G. biopic, Notorious, opposite newcoming actor Jamal Woolard who plays the title character. She appeared on the soap opera The Young and the Restless as business executive Sofia Dupre. Her first appearance was July 19, 2010. In September 2012, Mitchell was taken off her contract and bumped to recurring.[3] [4] [5] She made a return in 2019. She is now a recurring guest star on the CBS show Young Sheldon and the BET+ show All The Queens Men.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Keisha vs. Geisha | Keisha | Short film | |
| 2007 | Meet Bill | Dana | ||
| 2009 | Notorious | Jan Jackson | ||
| 2010 | Faster | Cashier | ||
| 2017 | Weirdos Welcome | Mrs. Radner | Short film Assistant director | |
| 2022 | Fall | Diner Server | Credited as Julia Mitchell |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Strong Medicine | Kyra | Episode: "Temperatures Rising" | |
| 2004 | Law & Order | Dr. Hass | Episode: "The Dead Wives Club" | |
| 2006 | Bank Teller | Episode: "Blast" | ||
| 2008 | Cold Case | Ella Turner '64 | Episode: "Wednesday's Women" | |
| 2010 | The Hard Times of RJ Berger | Sharice (voice) | Episode: "The Rebound" | |
| 2010–2012; 2019 | The Young and the Restless | Sofia Dupre | Recurring role; 114 episodes | |
| 2019–2022 | Bad Boy | Jamila | Recurring role; 6 episodes | |
| 2019–2020 | Airport Security Squad | Cindy | Main role; 8 episodes | |
| 2020 | Fired | Episode: "Security Guard" | ||
| 2020–2023 | Young Sheldon | Darlene Wilkins | Recurring role; 4 episodes | |
| 2021–2023 | All the Queen's Men | Ms. Patty | Recurring role; 13 episodes |