John Ritter
| First Name | John |
| Middle Name | Southworth |
| Last Name | Ritter |
| Full Name at Birth | Jonathan Southworth Ritter |
| Other Names | JohnJohnny |
| Age | 54 (age at death) |
| Date of Birth | September 17, 1948 |
| Birthplace | Burbank, California, USA |
| Date of Death | September 11, 2003 |
| Location of Death | Burbank, California, USA |
| Cause of Death | Aortic Dissection |
| Height | 5' 11" (180 cm) |
| Build | Average |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Brown - Dark |
| Distinctive Features | The Clumsiness |
| Star Sign | Virgo |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Nationality | American |
| High School | Hollywood High School, Hollywood, CA (1966) |
| University | Psychology, University of Southern California (1970) |
| Occupation | Actor, Comedian, Voice-Over Artist, Producer, Soundtrack |
| Occupation Category | Actor |
| Claim to Fame | Threes Company, 8 Simple Rules, Bad Santa, Clifford The Big Red Dog, Sling Blade, Hearts Afire |
| Official Website | imdb.com |
| Father | Tex Ritter |
| Mother | Dorothy Fay |
| Brother(s) | Tom Ritter |
| Other Family Members | Jason Ritter (Son)Carly Ritter (Daughter)Tyler Ritter (Son)Stella Ritter (Daughter) |
| Friends | Billy Bob Thornton, Nancy Morgan, Kaley Cuoco, Katey Sagal, Jenny Sullivan, Paul Linke, Markie Post, Suzanne Somers, Joyce DeWitt, Richard Kline, Don Knotts, Henry Winkler, Amy Davidson, Martin Spanjers, Martin Short, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Audra Lindley, Norman Fell, Priscilla Barnes, Jenilee Harrison, Ann Wedgeworth, Lucille Ball, Tom Hanks, Tom Bergeron |
| Favorite People | Robert RedfordLucille BallWalt DisneyMary Tyler MooreJohn LennonRingo StarrGeorge HarrisonPaul McCartneyDick Van Dyke |
| Favorite TV Shows | Saturday Night LiveThe Mary Tyler Moore ShowThe Dick Van Dyke Show |
| Favorite Bands | The Beatles |
| Favorite Colors | Blue |
| Favorite Accessories | Wrist WatchesColorful ShirtsHawaiian Shirts |
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".
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Filmography
Selected John Ritter film and TV show credits:
Acting Credits
2000
Tucker
Marty
1999
Holy Joe
Joe Cass
1998
Chance of a Lifetime
Tom Maguire
1997
Hacks
Hank
1997
A Child's Wish
Ed Chandler
1997
Mercenary
Jonas Ambler
1997
Over the Top
Justin
1997
Loss of Faith
Bruce Simon Barker
1995
Gramps
Clarke MacGruder
1993
The Only Way Out
Jeremy Carlisle
1993
Dave's World
John Hartman
1992
Fish Police
Inspector Gil
1991
The Summer My Father Grew Up
Paul
1987
Prison for Children
David Royce
1986
Living Seas
Host
1984
Pryor's Place
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1983
Sunset Limousine
Alan O'Black
1979
The Associates
Chick
1977
Breakfast in Bed
Paul
1975
The Night That Panicked America
Walter Wingate
1975
The Bob Crane Show
Hornbeck
1975
Doc
George, Jeff
1973
Bachelor-at-Law
Ben Sykes
1968
Crazy World, Crazy People
Various Characters
1960
Insight
Frankie
Producer Credits
1990
Poochinski
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Soundtrack Credits
1997
Over the Top
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Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor – Comedy Series
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Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy (1970–1989)
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor – Comedy Series (1976–2000)
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