Arthur Mitchell (Dexter)
Arthur Mitchell, often referred to as the "Trinity Killer," is a fictional character and the main antagonist of the fourth season of the Showtime TV series Dexter. Mitchell is a serial killer who presents himself as an unassuming church deacon and family man. FBI agent Frank Lundy (Keith Carradine) dubs him the "Trinity Killer" because of a recurring pattern of three killings based on traumatic events during Arthur's childhood. In the series, Mitchell is portrayed by John Lithgow.
Arthur Mitchell | |
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Dexter character | |
John Lithgow as Arthur Mitchell | |
First appearance | "Living the Dream" |
Last appearance | "Skin of Her Teeth" |
Portrayed by | John Lithgow |
In-universe information | |
Occupation | Teacher, deacon, charity entrepreneur |
Family |
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Spouse | Sally Mitchell † (wife) |
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Lithgow's performance of Mitchell received universal acclaim, with Lithgow winning a Golden Globe Award and a Primetime Emmy Award for his performance. In 2016, Rolling Stone ranked him #34 of their "40 Greatest TV Villains of All Time". IGN ranked him #57 of the "Top 100 Villains".