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John Ritter

John Ritter

Acting·1948–2003·88 films

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.

As Actor

Bad Santa
Bad Santa (2003)Bob Chipeska
Bride of Chucky
Bride of Chucky (1998)Chief Warren Kincaid
Problem Child
Problem Child (1990)Ben
Sling Blade
Sling Blade (1996)Vaughan Cunningham
Problem Child 2
Problem Child 2 (1991)Ben Healy
North
North (1994)Ward Nelson
Noises Off...
Noises Off... (1992)Garry Lejeune / Roger Tramplemain
Nowhere
Nowhere (1997)Moses Helper
Stay Tuned
Stay Tuned (1992)Roy Knable
The Other
The Other (1972)Rider
Panic
Panic (2000)Josh
The Flight of Dragons
The Flight of Dragons (1982)Peter Dickinson (voice)
Tadpole
Tadpole (2002)Stanley Grubman
Skin Deep
Skin Deep (1989)Zach
The Stone Killer
The Stone Killer (1973)Hart
Real Men
Real Men (1987)Bob Wilson
The Prisoner of Second Avenue
The Prisoner of Second Avenue (1975)Elevator Passenger (uncredited)
They All Laughed
They All Laughed (1981)Charles Rutledge
Shadow of Doubt
Shadow of Doubt (1998)Steven Mayer
Terror Tract
Terror Tract (2000)Bob Carter
Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon (1976)Franklin Frank
The Barefoot Executive
The Barefoot Executive (1971)Roger
Hero at Large
Hero at Large (1980)Steve Nichols
Clifford's Really Big Movie
Clifford's Really Big Movie (2004)Clifford the Big Red Dog (voice)
Wholly Moses
Wholly Moses (1980)Satan (The Devil)
Montana
Montana (1998)Dr. Wexler
A Smoky Mountain Christmas
A Smoky Mountain Christmas (1986)Judge Harold Benton (uncredited)
Lethal Vows
Lethal Vows (1999)David Farris
Mercenary
Mercenary (1996)Jonas Ambler
I Woke Up Early the Day I Died
I Woke Up Early the Day I Died (1998)Robert Forrest
Mickey's 60th Birthday
Mickey's 60th Birthday (1988)Dudley Goode
Evil Roy Slade
Evil Roy Slade (1972)Priest (uncredited)
The Night That Panicked America
The Night That Panicked America (1975)Walter Wingate
It Came from the Sky
It Came from the Sky (1999)Donald Bridges
Americathon
Americathon (1979)President Chet Roosevelt
The Comeback Kid
The Comeback Kid (1980)Bubba Newman
A Gun, a Car, a Blonde
A Gun, a Car, a Blonde (1997)Duncan the Bartender
The Dreamer of Oz
The Dreamer of Oz (1990)L. Frank Baum
Scandalous John
Scandalous John (1971)Wendell
Tricks of the Trade
Tricks of the Trade (1988)Donald Todsen (uncredited)
Heartbeat
Heartbeat (1993)Bill Grant
Leave Yesterday Behind
Leave Yesterday Behind (1978)Paul Stallings
The Last Fling
The Last Fling (1987)Phillip Reed
The Colony
The Colony (1995)Rick Knowlton
Unforgivable
Unforgivable (1996)Paul Hegstrom
Sunset Limousine
Sunset Limousine (1983)Alan O'Black
Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood
Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood (1987)Self
Ringo
Ringo (1978)Marty Flesh
Sink Or Swim
Sink Or Swim (1997)Hank
Robin Williams: Off the Wall
Robin Williams: Off the Wall (1978)Self
A Child's Wish
A Child's Wish (1997)Ed Chandler
TripFall
TripFall (2000)Tom Williams
Lost in the Pershing Point Hotel
Lost in the Pershing Point Hotel (2000)Christian Therapist
Letting Go
Letting Go (1985)Alex
Manhood
Manhood (2003)Eli
Holy Joe
Holy Joe (1999)Joe Cass
Dead Husbands
Dead Husbands (1998)Dr. Carter Elston
The Golden Girls: Lifetime Intimate Portrait Series
The Golden Girls: Lifetime Intimate Portrait Series (2003)Narrator (voice)
Unnatural Causes
Unnatural Causes (1986)Frank Coleman
Prison for Children
Prison for Children (1987)David Royce
Gramps
Gramps (1995)Clarke MacGruder
Love Thy Neighbor
Love Thy Neighbor (1984)Danny Loeb
The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show
The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show (1982)Self
Man of the Year
Man of the Year (2002)Bill
For Hope
For Hope (1996)Date #5 (uncredited)
Donald Duck's 50th Birthday
Donald Duck's 50th Birthday (1984)Self
Chance of a Lifetime
Chance of a Lifetime (1998)Tom Maguire
In Love with an Older Woman
In Love with an Older Woman (1982)Robert
Stanley's Dinosaur Round-Up
Stanley's Dinosaur Round-Up (2006)Great Uncle Stew (voice)
Nuncrackers
Nuncrackers (2001)Narrator
The Only Way Out
The Only Way Out (1993)Jeremy Carlisle
The Real Story of O Christmas Tree
The Real Story of O Christmas Tree (1991)Piney (voice)
Strong Kids, Safe Kids
Strong Kids, Safe Kids (1984)Himself
The Making of High Noon
The Making of High Noon (1992)Self
Pray TV
Pray TV (1982)Tom McPherson
The Lie
The Lie (1973)Bauer
ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration
ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration (2003)Self
Mr. Thornton Goes to Hollywood
Mr. Thornton Goes to Hollywood (2005)Self (archive footage)
The Martin & Lewis Story: The Last Great Comedy Team
The Martin & Lewis Story: The Last Great Comedy Team (1992)Self
My Brother's Wife
My Brother's Wife (1989)Barney
Help Save Planet Earth
Help Save Planet Earth (1990)Self
The Summer My Father Grew Up
The Summer My Father Grew Up (1991)Paul
Time Machine: When Cowboys Were King
Time Machine: When Cowboys Were King (2003)Self
The Goldie Hawn Special
The Goldie Hawn Special (1978)Self
John Ritter: Being of Sound Mind and Body
John Ritter: Being of Sound Mind and Body (1980)Self / Various
Echoes of the Sixties: A Musical Trip
Echoes of the Sixties: A Musical Trip (1979)Self - Host
Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade
Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade (1996)Self
The Secret World of the Very Young
The Secret World of the Very Young (1984)Self - Host

As Writer