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John Ritter

Acting
Known For

54 Years Old

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.

Born

Burbank, California, USA on 17th September 1948

Died

11th September 2003

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The Merv Griffin Show
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TV Land Awards: A Celebration of Classic TV
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Bad Santa
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Ward Nelson
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Noises Off...
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My Brother's Wife
Barney
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The Prisoner of Second Avenue
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They All Laughed
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The Other
Rider
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Clifford's Really Big Movie
Clifford the Big Red Dog (voice)
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Skin Deep
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The Stone Killer
Hart
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Bob Wilson
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Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood
Self
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Wholly Moses
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TripFall
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Dead Husbands
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Mr. Thornton Goes to Hollywood
Self (archive footage)
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A Gun, a Car, a Blonde
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Loss of Faith
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Donald Duck's 50th Birthday
Self
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The Real Story of O Christmas Tree
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Letting Go
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Heartbeat
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Strong Kids, Safe Kids
Himself
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Echoes of the Sixties: A Musical Trip
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Unnatural Causes
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Time Machine: When Cowboys Were King
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Robin Williams: Off the Wall
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Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade
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The Making of High Noon
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Leave Yesterday Behind
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Pray TV
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The Comeback Kid
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The Summer My Father Grew Up
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How to Survive the '70s and Maybe Even Bump Into Happiness
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Stanley's Dinosaur Round-Up
Great Uncle Stew (voice)
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The Goldie Hawn Special
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John Ritter: Being of Sound Mind and Body
Self / Various
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Nuncrackers
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