John Ritter
Known for department: Acting
Birthday: 1948-09-17 – 2003-09-11
Place of birth: Burbank, California, USA
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.
Known for
Bad Santa
2003Bob Chipeska
Tricks of the Trade
1988Donald Todsen (uncredited)
The Stone Killer
1973Hart
Shadow of Doubt
1998Steven MayerThe Summer My Father Grew Up
1991Paul
I Woke Up Early the Day I Died
1998Robert Forrest
Panic
2000Josh
Problem Child
1990Ben
Stay Tuned
1992Roy Knable
Montana
1998Dr. Wexler
North
1994Ward Nelson
Bride of Chucky
1998Chief Warren Kincaid
They All Laughed
1981Charles Rutledge
Wholly Moses
1980Satan (The Devil)
John Ritter: Being of Sound Mind and Body
1980Self / Various
Skin Deep
1989Zach
Sling Blade
1996Vaughan Cunningham
Noises Off...
1992Garry Lejeune / Roger Tramplemain
The Flight of Dragons
1982Peter Dickinson (voice)