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TV
Acting
John Ritter
- Born
- Died
- (aged 54)
- Birthplace
- Burbank, California, USA
- Credits
- 172 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.
Signature work
Known For
8.0
TV
6.9
TV
It
6.6
Movie
Bad Santa
6.1
Movie
Bride of Chucky
8.1
TV
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
6.2
Movie
Problem Child
7.5
Movie
Sling Blade
7.9
TV
M*A*S*H
6.0
Movie
Problem Child 2
7.4
TV
King of the Hill
8.2
TV
Batman Beyond
7.0
TV
The Cosby Show
6.5
TV
Ally McBeal
5.0
Movie
North
8.2
TV
Scrubs
6.7
Movie
Nowhere
7.2
Movie
Noises Off...
6.8
TV
8 Simple Rules
Acting credits 171
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Superstar TV | Self (archive footage) (1 ep) |
| 2015 | Behind Closed Doors with Natalie Morales TV | Himself (archive footage) (1 ep) |
| 2006 | Stanley's Dinosaur Round-Up Film | Great Uncle Stew (voice) |
| 2005 | Mr. Thornton Goes to Hollywood Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2004 | Clifford's Really Big Movie Film | Clifford the Big Red Dog (voice) |
| 2003 | Bad Santa Film | Bob Chipeska |
| 2003 | ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration Film | Self |
| 2003 | TV Land Awards: A Celebration of Classic TV TV | (1 ep) |
| 2003 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2003 | Manhood Film | Eli |
| 2003 | Time Machine: When Cowboys Were King Film | Self |
| 2003 | The Golden Girls: Lifetime Intimate Portrait Series Film | Narrator (voice) |
| 2002 | Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade Film | Self |
| 2002 | 8 Simple Rules TV | Paul Hennessy (31 ep) |
| 2002 | Tadpole Film | Stanley Grubman |
| 2002 | Breaking News TV | (1 ep) |
| 2002 | Man of the Year Film | Bill |
| 2002 | Wednesday 9:30 (8:30 Central) TV | John Ritter (1 ep) |
| 2001 | Nuncrackers Film | Narrator |
| 2001 | Scrubs TV | Sam Dorian (1 ep) |
| 2000 | TV Funhouse TV | Narrator (voice) (1 ep) |
| 2000 | Panic Film | Josh |
| 2000 | Terror Tract Film | Bob Carter |
| 2000 | Clifford the Big Red Dog TV | Clifford (voice) (130 ep) |
| 2000 | Clifford The Big Red Dog: Best Buddies TV | Clifford (6 ep) |
| 2000 | TripFall Film | Tom Williams |
| 2000 | Lost in the Pershing Point Hotel Film | Christian Therapist |
| 1999 | The Early Show TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1999 | Lethal Vows Film | David Farris |
| 1999 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit TV | Dr. Richard Manning (1 ep) |
| 1999 | Family Law TV | Father Andrews (1 ep) |
| 1999 | It Came from the Sky Film | Donald Bridges |
| 1999 | Holy Joe Film | Joe Cass |
| 1999 | Batman Beyond TV | Dr. David Wheeler (voice) (1 ep) |
| 1998 | Dead Husbands Film | Dr. Carter Elston |
| 1998 | Bride of Chucky Film | Chief Warren Kincaid |
| 1998 | Loss of Faith Film | Bruce Barker |
| 1998 | Felicity TV | Mr. Andrew Covington (7 ep) |
| 1998 | Hollywood Squares TV | Self - Panelist (10 ep) |
| 1998 | I Woke Up Early the Day I Died Film | Robert Forrest |
| 1998 | Shadow of Doubt Film | Steven Mayer |
| 1998 | Chance of a Lifetime Film | Tom Maguire |
| 1998 | Montana Film | Dr. Wexler |
| 1997 | Over the Top TV | Justin (1 ep) |
| 1997 | Veronica's Closet TV | Tim Margolin (1 ep) |
| 1997 | Sink Or Swim Film | Hank |
| 1997 | Ally McBeal TV | George Madison (2 ep) |
| 1997 | The View TV | Self (2 ep) |
| 1997 | The History of Toys and Games Film | Self - Host |
| 1997 | A Gun, a Car, a Blonde Film | Duncan the Bartender |
| 1997 | Nowhere Film | Moses Helper |
| 1997 | Buffy the Vampire Slayer TV | Ted Buchanan (1 ep) |
| 1997 | Dead Man's Gun TV | Harry McDonacle (1 ep) |
| 1997 | A Child's Wish Film | Ed Chandler |
| 1997 | King of the Hill TV | Eugene Grandy (voice) (4 ep) |
| 1996 | For Hope Film | Date #5 (uncredited) |
| 1996 | Mercenary Film | Jonas Ambler |
| 1996 | Sling Blade Film | Vaughan Cunningham |
| 1996 | E! True Hollywood Story TV | (4 ep) |
| 1996 | Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade Film | Self |
Crew credits 5
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Stanley's Dinosaur Round-Up Film | In Memory Of |
| 2004 | Clifford's Really Big Movie Film | In Memory Of |
| 2003 | Bad Santa Film | In Memory Of |
| 1990 | Poochinski Film | Executive Producer |
| 1980 | John Ritter: Being of Sound Mind and Body Film | Writer |