John Cameron Mitchell is an American actor, director, and writer who rose to fame for his creation and portrayal of the off-Broadway show "Hedwig and the Angry Inch. " Born in 1963 in El Paso, Texas, he began his career as a teenager in the theater community. Mitchell's breakthrough came when he wrote and starred in "Hedwig and the Angry Inch," which he later adapted into a film, winning him critical acclaim and awards.