John Ritter
Acting
Born: Sep 17, 1948 — Died: Sep 11, 2003
From: Burbank, California, USA
Credits: 30 titles
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
| Title | Character | Year | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifford's Really Big Movie | Clifford the Big Red Dog … | 2004 | 6.098 |
| Bad Santa | Bob Chipeska | 2003 | 6.569 |
| Tadpole | Stanley Grubman | 2002 | 5.67 |
| Man of the Year | Bill | 2002 | 5.125 |
| Panic | Josh | 2000 | 6.241 |
| It Came from the Sky | Donald Bridges | 1999 | 5.267 |
| Shadow of Doubt | Steven Mayer | 1998 | 4.79 |
| I Woke Up Early the Day I Died | Robert Forrest | 1998 | 5.095 |
| Montana | Dr. Wexler | 1998 | 5.688 |
| Bride of Chucky | Chief Warren Kincaid | 1998 | 6.133 |
| A Gun, a Car, a Blonde | Duncan the Bartender | 1997 | 4.91 |
| Sling Blade | Vaughan Cunningham | 1996 | 7.544 |
| North | Ward Nelson | 1994 | 5.065 |
| Stay Tuned | Roy Knable | 1992 | 6.17 |
| Noises Off... | Garry Lejeune / Roger Tramplemain | 1992 | 7.151 |
| The Summer My Father Grew Up | Paul | 1991 | 8.0 |
| Problem Child 2 | Ben Healy | 1991 | 5.861 |
| Problem Child | Ben | 1990 | 6.154 |
| Skin Deep | Zach | 1989 | 6.165 |
| Tricks of the Trade | Donald Todsen (uncredited) | 1988 | 4.0 |
| Real Men | Bob Wilson | 1987 | 6.155 |
| A Smoky Mountain Christmas | Judge Harold Benton (uncredited) | 1986 | 5.885 |
| The Flight of Dragons | Peter Dickinson (voice) | 1982 | 6.716 |
| They All Laughed | Charles Rutledge | 1981 | 5.848 |
| Wholly Moses | Satan (The Devil) | 1980 | 4.9 |
| John Ritter: Being of Sound Mind and Body | Self / Various | 1980 | 7.0 |
| Hero at Large | Steve Nichols | 1980 | 5.932 |
| Americathon | President Chet Roosevelt | 1979 | 3.75 |
| The Stone Killer | Hart | 1973 | 6.159 |
| The Other | Rider | 1972 | 6.481 |
Quick Facts
| Known for | Acting |
| Credits | 30 |
| Born | 1948 |
| From | Burbank, California, USA |