John Ritter

John Ritter

Actor

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.

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Date of Birth: 17 Sep 1948 (77 years)

Place of Birth: Burbank, California, USA

Filmography

Problem Child

Problem Child

1990EN, ES
Problem Child 2

Problem Child 2

1991EN, ES
Sunset Limousine

Sunset Limousine

1983EN
Clifford's Really Big Movie

Clifford's Really Big Movie

2004EN
Clifford the Big Red Dog

Clifford the Big Red Dog

2000FR, EN
Hero at Large

Hero at Large

1980EN
Three's Company

Three's Company

1977EN
Real Men

Real Men

1987EN
The Flight of Dragons

The Flight of Dragons

1982EN
Panic

Panic

2000EN
Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon

1976EN, DE
Bride of Chucky

Bride of Chucky

1998EN
It

It

1990EN
Noises Off...

Noises Off...

1992EN
Nowhere

Nowhere

1997EN, IS
ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration

ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration

2003EN