Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthdate
1948-09-17
Day of Death
2003-09-11
Place of Birth
Burbank, California, USA
John Ritter
Biography
Johnathan Southworth "John" Ritter (September 17, 1948 – September 11, 2003) was an American actor, voice over artist and comedian, perhaps best known for playing Jack Tripper and Paul Hennessy in the ABC sitcoms "Three's Company" and "8 Simple Rules," respectively. Don Knotts called him the "greatest physical comedian on the planet." Ritter's final films "Bad Santa," "Clifford's Really Big Movie" and "Stanley's Dinosaur Round-Up" were all dedicated in his memory.
Filmography (91)
⭐ 5.5
Role:
Great Uncle Stew (voice)
Stanley's Dinosaur Round-Up
2006
⭐ 7.0
Role:
Self (archive footage)
Mr. Thornton Goes to Hollywood
2005
⭐ 6.1
Role:
Clifford the Big Red Dog (voice)
Clifford's Really Big Movie
2004
⭐ 6.6
Role:
Bob Chipeska
Bad Santa
2003
⭐ 8.0
Role:
Self
ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration
2003
⭐ 4.5
Role:
Eli
Manhood
2003
⭐ 9.0
Role:
Self
Time Machine: When Cowboys Were King
2003
⭐ 9.4
Role:
Narrator (voice)
The Golden Girls: Lifetime Intimate Portrait Series
2003
⭐ 5.7
Role:
Stanley Grubman
Tadpole
2002
⭐ 5.1
Role:
Bill
Man of the Year
2002
⭐ 9.3
Role:
Narrator
Nuncrackers
2001
⭐ 6.2
Role:
Josh
Panic
2000
⭐ 6.0
Role:
Bob Carter
Terror Tract
2000
⭐ 4.8
Role:
Tom Williams
TripFall
2000
⭐ 5.0
Role:
Christian Therapist