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John Ritter (1948–2003)

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The son of a legendary country singer/actor Tex Ritter and his wife Dorothy Fay, who was also an actress, John Ritter started out his life as Jonathan Southworth Ritter, born in Burbank, California, on September 17, 1948. After his father married Dorothy Fay Southworth in 1941, the couple had their first child... See full bio »

Born:

Jonathan Southworth Ritter
in Burbank, California, USA

Died:

(age 54) in Burbank, California, USA
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2006 Stanley's Dinosaur Round-Up
Great Uncle Stew (voice)
 
1997-2004 King of the Hill (TV series)
Eugene Grandy
– Stressed for Success (2004) … Eugene Grandy (voice)
– Witches of East Arlen (2003) … Eugene Grandy (voice)
– What Makes Bobby Run? (2000) … Eugene Grandy (voice)
– The Son That Got Away (1997) … Eugene Grandy (voice)
 
2004 Clifford's Really Big Movie
Clifford the Big Red Dog (voice)
 
2003 Bad Santa
Bob Chipeska
 
2002-2003 8 Simple Rules (TV series)
Paul Hennessy
– Donny Goes AWOL (2003) … Paul Hennessy
– Sex Ed (2003) … Paul Hennessy
– Premiere (2003) … Paul Hennessy
– Sort of an Officer and a Gentleman: Part 2 (2003) … Paul Hennessy
– Sort of an Officer and a Gentleman: Part 1 (2003) … Paul Hennessy
See all 31 episodes »
 
2000-2003 Clifford the Big Red Dog (TV series)
Clifford the Big Red Dog
– Little Big Pup/Getting to Know You (2003) … Clifford the Big Red Dog (voice)
– Dog House Rock/Guess Who's Coming to Birdwell (2003) … Clifford the Big Red Dog (voice)
– Tie-Dyed Clifford/Stage Struck (2003) … Clifford the Big Red Dog (voice)
– Food for Thought/Friends Forever (2003) … Clifford the Big Red Dog (voice)
– Led Astray/Wedding Bell Blues (2003) … Clifford the Big Red Dog (voice)
See all 49 episodes »
 
2003 Manhood
Eli
 
2002 Scrubs (TV series)
Sam Dorian
– My Lucky Day (2002) … Sam Dorian (uncredited)
– My Old Man (2002) … Sam Dorian
 
2002 Breaking News (TV series)
Lloyd Fuchs
– Pilot (2002) … Lloyd Fuchs
 
2002 Man of the Year
Bill
 
2000-2002 Felicity (TV series)
Mr. Andrew Covington
– Kiss and Tell (2002) … Mr. Andrew Covington (uncredited)
– A Perfect Match (2001) … Mr. Andrew Covington (uncredited)
– The Storm (2001) … Mr. Andrew Covington (uncredited)
– Oops... Noel Did It Again (2001) … Mr. Andrew Covington (uncredited)
– Kissing Mr. Covington (2000) … Mr. Andrew Covington (uncredited)
See all 7 episodes »
 
2002 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (TV series)
Dr. Richard Manning
– Monogamy (2002) … Dr. Richard Manning
 
2002 The Ellen Show (TV series)
Percy Moss
– Gathering Moss (2002) … Percy Moss
 
2001 Nuncrackers (video)
Narrator
 
2001 Tucker (TV series)
Marty
– Homewrecker for the Holidays (2001) … Marty
 
2000 Tadpole
Stanley Grubman
 
2000 Terror Tract
Bob Carter (segment "Make Me An Offer")
 
2000 Lost in the Pershing Point Hotel
Christian Therapist
 
2000 Family Law (TV series)
Father Andrews
– Possession Is Nine Tenths of the Law (2000) … Father Andrews
 
2000 Batman Beyond (TV series)
Dr. David Wheeler
– The Last Resort (2000) … Dr. David Wheeler (voice)
 
2000 Chicago Hope (TV series)
Joe Dysmerski
– Simon Sez (2000) … Joe Dysmerski
 
2000 TripFall
Tom Williams
 
2000 Panic
Dr. Josh Parks
 
1999 Lethal Vows (TV movie)
Dr. David Farris
 
1999 It Came from the Sky (TV movie)
Donald Bridges
 
1996-1999 Touched by an Angel (TV series)
Mike O'Connor / Tom McKinsley
– Black Like Monica (1999) … Tom McKinsley
– Random Acts (1996) … Mike O'Connor
 
1999 Holy Joe (TV movie)
Joe Cass
 
1999 Veronica's Closet (TV series)
Tim
– Veronica's Favorite Year (1999) … Tim
 
1998 Dead Husbands (TV movie)
Dr. Carter Elston
 
1998 Ally McBeal (TV series)
George Madison
– Story of Love (1998) … George Madison
– It's My Party (1998) … George Madison
 
1998 Bride of Chucky
Chief Warren Kincaid
 
1998 I Woke Up Early the Day I Died
Robert Forrest
 
1998 Shadow of Doubt
Steven Mayer
 
1998 Chance of a Lifetime (TV movie)
Tom Maguire
 
1998 Montana
Dr. Wexler
 
1997 Buffy the Vampire Slayer (TV series)
Ted Buchanan
– Ted (1997) … Ted Buchanan
 
1997 Over the Top (TV series)
Justin
– The Nemesis (1997) … Justin
 
1997/I Hacks
Hank
 
1997 A Gun, a Car, a Blonde
Duncan/The Bartender
 
1997 Nowhere
Moses Helper
 
1997 Dead Man's Gun (TV movie)
Harry McDonacle (segment "The Great McDonacle")
 
1997 A Child's Wish (TV movie)
Ed Chandler
 
1997 Loss of Faith (TV movie)
Bruce Simon Barker
 
1996 For Hope (TV movie)
Date #5 (uncredited)
 
1996 Sling Blade
Vaughan Cunningham
 
1996 Wings (TV series)
Stuart Davenport
– Love Overboard (1996) … Stuart Davenport
 
1996 Unforgivable (TV movie)
Paul Hegstrom
 
1996 Mercenary (video)
Jonas Ambler
 
1995 NewsRadio (TV series)
Dr. Frank Westford
– The Shrink (1995) … Dr. Frank Westford
 
1995 The Colony (TV movie)
Rick Knowlton
 
1995 Gramps (TV movie)
Clarke MacGruder
 
1992-1995 Hearts Afire (TV series)
John Hartman
– John and Georgie's Not-So-Excellent Adventure (1995) … John Hartman
– Group Therapy (1995) … John Hartman
– Mrs. Hartman, Mrs. Hartman (1995) … John Hartman
– Help Wanted (1995) … John Hartman
– The Outsider (1995) … John Hartman
See all 54 episodes »
 
1994 Dave's World (TV series)
John Hartman
– Please Won't You Be My Neighbor (1994) … John Hartman
 
1993-1994 The Larry Sanders Show (TV series)
John Ritter
– The Fourteenth Floor (1994) … John Ritter
– Off Camera (1993) … John Ritter
 
1994 North
Ward Nelson
 
1993 The Only Way Out (TV movie)
Jeremy Carlisle
 
1993 Heartbeat (TV movie)
Bill Grant
 
1992 Stay Tuned
Roy Knable
 
1992 Noises Off...
Garry Lejeune/Roger Tramplemain
 
1992 Fish Police (TV series)
Inspector Gil
– Beauty's Only Fin Deep (1992) … Inspector Gil (voice)
– A Fish Out of Water (1992) … Inspector Gil (voice)
– The Shell Game (1992) … Inspector Gil (voice)
– No Way to Treat a Fillet-dy (1992) … Inspector Gil (voice)
– The Codfather (1992) … Inspector Gil (voice)
See all 6 episodes »
 
1991 Anything But Love (TV series)
Patrick Serreau
– Stop Me Before I... Again: Part 2 (1991) … Patrick Serreau
– Stop Me Before I... Again: Part 1 (1991) … Patrick Serreau
– Hello... Mali (1991) … Patrick Serreau
– Martus Interruptus (1991) … Patrick Serreau
– Say It Again, Han (1991) … Patrick Serreau
 
1991 Problem Child 2
Ben Healy
 
1991 The Summer My Father Grew Up (TV movie)
Paul
 
1991 The Cosby Show (TV series)
Ray Evans
– Total Control (1991) … Ray Evans
 
1991 The Real Story of O Christmas Tree (video short)
Piney
 
1990 The Dreamer of Oz (TV movie)
L. Frank Baum
 
1990 Problem Child
Ben
 
1990 It (TV mini-series)
Ben Hanscom
– Part 1 (1990) … Ben Hanscom
– Part 2 (1990) … Ben Hanscom
 
1989 My Brother's Wife (TV movie)
Barney
 
1987-1989 Hooperman (TV series)
Detective Harry Hooperman
– Goodnight, Sweet Hooperman (1989) … Detective Harry Hooperman
– Some of That Jazz (1989) … Detective Harry Hooperman
– Take My Building, Please (1989) … Detective Harry Hooperman
– Love Bytes (1989) … Detective Harry Hooperman
– Dog Day Afternoon, Morning and Night (1989) … Detective Harry Hooperman
See all 42 episodes »
 
1989 Have Faith (TV series)
– The Window (1989)
 
1989 Skin Deep
Zach
 
1988 Tricks of the Trade (TV movie)
Donald Todsen
 
1988 Mickey's 60th Birthday (TV movie)
Dudley Goode
 
1987 Real Men
Bob Wilson
 
1987 Prison for Children (TV movie)
David Royce
 
1987 The Last Fling (TV movie)
Phillip Reed
 
1986 A Smoky Mountain Christmas (TV movie)
Judge Harold Benton
 
1986 Unnatural Causes (TV movie)
Frank Coleman
 
1986 Living Seas (TV movie)
Host
 
1985 Letting Go (TV movie)
Alex
 
1984-1985 Three's a Crowd (TV series)
Jack Tripper
– A Star Is Born (1985) … Jack Tripper
– Jack Gets Trashed (1985) … Jack Tripper
– King for a Day (1985) … Jack Tripper
– The New Mr. Bradford (1985) … Jack Tripper
– Deeds of Trust (1985) … Jack Tripper
See all 22 episodes »
 
1984 Pryor's Place (TV series)
– The Showoff (1984)
 
1976-1984 Three's Company (TV series)
Jack Tripper / David Bell
– Friends and Lovers: Part 1 (1984) … Jack Tripper
– Friends and Lovers: Part 2 (1984) … Jack Tripper
– Cupid Works Overtime (1984) … Jack Tripper
– The Heiress (1984) … Jack Tripper
– Forget Me Not (1984) … Jack Tripper
See all 172 episodes »
 
1984 Love Thy Neighbor (TV movie)
Danny Loeb
 
1977-1983 The Love Boat (TV series)
Ben Cummins / Dale Riley / Reinhardt
– When Worlds Collide/The Captain and the Geisha/The Lottery Winners/The Emperor's Fortune: Part 1 (1983) … Ben Cummins
– When Worlds Collide/The Captain and the Geisha/The Lottery Winners/The Emperor's Fortune: Part 2 (1983) … Ben Cummins
– A Tasteful Affair/Oh, Dale!/The Main Event (1977) … Dale Riley/Reinhardt
 
1983 Sunset Limousine (TV movie)
Alan O'Black
 
1982 In Love with an Older Woman (TV movie)
Robert
 
1982 The Flight of Dragons
Peter Dickenson (voice)
 
1982 Pray TV (TV movie)
Tom McPherson
 
1981 Insight (TV series)
Frankie
– Little Miseries (1981) … Frankie
 
1981 They All Laughed
Charles Rutledge
 
1980 Wholly Moses!
Satan (The Devil)
 
1980 The Comeback Kid (TV movie)
Bubba Newman
 
1980 The Associates (TV series)
Chick
– The Censors (1980) … Chick
 
1980 Hero at Large
Steve Nichols
 
1979 The Ropers (TV series)
Jack Tripper
– The Party (1979) … Jack Tripper
 
1979 Americathon
President Chet Roosevelt
 
1978 Leave Yesterday Behind (TV movie)
Paul Stallings
 
1978 Ringo (TV movie)
Marty Flesh
 
1977 Breakfast in Bed
Paul
 
1971-1977 Hawaii Five-O (TV series)
Mike Welles / Ryan Moore
– Dealer's Choice... Blackmail (1977) … Mike Welles
– Two Doves and Mr. Heron (1971) … Ryan Moore
 
1972-1976 The Waltons (TV series)
Rev. Matthew Fordwick
– The Rebellion (1976) … Rev. Matthew Fordwick
– The Best Christmas (1976) … Rev. Matthew Fordwick
– The Cloudburst (1976) … Rev. Matthew Fordwick
– The Wedding: Part 1 (1976) … Rev. Matthew Fordwick
– The Wedding: Part 2 (1976) … Rev. Matthew Fordwick
See all 18 episodes »
 
1976 Nickelodeon
Franklin Frank
 
1976 Phyllis (TV series)
Paul Jameson
– The New Job (1976) … Paul Jameson
 
1975-1976 Rhoda (TV series)
Jerry Blocker / Vince Mazuma
– Attack on Mr. Right (1976) … Jerry Blocker
– Chest Pains (1975) … Vince Mazuma
 
1976 Doc (TV series)
George / Jeff
– A Little Bit of Soap (1976) … Jeff/George
 
1976 Starsky and Hutch (TV series)
Tom Cole
– The Hostages (1976) … Tom Cole
 
1975 The Rookies (TV series)
Hap Dawson
– Reluctant Hero (1975) … Hap Dawson
 
1975 Mary Tyler Moore (TV series)
Reverend Chatfield
– Ted's Wedding (1975) … Reverend Chatfield
 
1975 The Night That Panicked America (TV movie)
Walter Wingate
 
1975 The Streets of San Francisco (TV series)
John 'Johnny' Steiner
– Murder by Proxy (1975) … John 'Johnny' Steiner
 
1975 Barnaby Jones (TV series)
Joe Rockwell
– The Price of Terror (1975) … Joe Rockwell
 
1975 Petrocelli (TV series)
John Oleson
– Chain of Command (1975) … John Oleson
 
1975 The Bob Crane Show (TV series)
Hornbeck
– The Son of the Campus Capers (1975) … Hornbeck
 
1975 Great Performances (TV series)
Richard
– Who's Happy Now? (1975) … Richard
 
1975 Mannix (TV series)
Cliff Elgin
– Hardball (1975) … Cliff Elgin
 
1975 Movin' On (TV series)
Casey Crawford
– Landslide (1975) … Casey Crawford
 
1974 The Bob Newhart Show (TV series)
Dave
– Sorry, Wrong Mother (1974) … Dave
 
1974 Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law (TV series)
Greg
– To Keep and Bear Arms (1974) … Greg
 
1974 Kojak (TV series)
Kenny Soames
– Deliver Us Some Evil (1974) … Kenny Soames
 
1973 M*A*S*H (TV series)
Pvt. Carter
– Deal Me Out (1973) … Pvt. Carter
 
1973 The Stone Killer
Hart
 
1973 Bachelor-at-Law (TV movie)
Ben Sykes
 
1973 Medical Center (TV series)
Ronnie
– End of the Line (1973) … Ronnie
 
1972 The Other
Rider
 
1972 Evil Roy Slade (TV movie)
Priest (uncredited)
 
1971 Scandalous John
Wendell
 
1971 The Barefoot Executive
Roger
 
1970 Dan August (TV series)
– Quadrangle for Death (1970)
 
1968 Crazy World, Crazy People (TV movie)
Various Characters
 
Show ShowProducer (4 titles)
2002 Man of the Year (co-producer)
 
1990 Poochinski (TV short) (executive producer)
 
1989 Anything But Love (TV series) (executive producer - 1 episode)
– Ch-ch-changes (1989) (executive producer)
 
1989 Have Faith (TV series) (executive producer)
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (2 titles)
1997 Over the Top (TV series)
– The Nemesis (1997) (performer: "Singin' in the Rain")
 
1972 The Waltons (TV series)
– The Sinner (1972) (performer: "When The Saints Go Marching In", "When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder")
 
Show ShowWriter (1 title)
1980 John Ritter: Being of Sound Mind and Body (TV movie) (creator / segment "Fear Itself" / writer / segment "Walter Simmons")
 
Show ShowThanks (8 titles)
2013 Ryan & Ruby (TV series short) (thanks - 2 episodes)
– Eddie Sleeps Over (2013) (thanks)
– Ryan, the Spy (2013) (thanks)
 
2011 What's Life Got to Do with It? (short) (thanks)
 
2008 Artists of the Roundtable (video documentary) (special thanks)
 
2006 Stanley's Dinosaur Round-Up (in memory of)
 
2004 King of the Hill (TV series) (in memory of - 1 episode)
– Stressed for Success (2004) (in memory of)
 
2004 Clifford's Really Big Movie (dedicatee)
 
2003 Bad Santa (in loving memory of)
 
2002 Man of the Year (dedicatee)
 
Show ShowSelf (154 titles)
2007 Sex, Censorship and the Silver Screen (TV series documentary)
Quote Reader
– Forward Into the Past (2007) … Quote Reader (voice)
– Censored (2007) … Quote Reader (voice)
– The Temptations of Eve (2007) … Quote Reader (voice)
 
2004 Given a Chance... A Little Girl's Journey
Himself
 
2004 The Funniest Families of Television Comedy: A Museum of Television & Radio Special (TV movie)
Himself
 
2003 Extra (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 15 October 2003 (2003) … Himself
 
2000-2003 Hollywood Squares (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 3 October 2003 (2003) … Himself
– Episode dated 2 October 2003 (2003) … Himself
– Episode dated 1 October 2003 (2003) … Himself
– Episode dated 30 September 2003 (2003) … Himself
– Episode dated 29 September 2003 (2003) … Himself
See all 55 episodes »
 
2003 The Teen Choice Awards 2003 (TV special)
Himself
 
2003 ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
1977-2003 Good Morning America (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 12 May 2003 (2003) … Himself
– Episode dated 16 September 2002 (2002) … Himself
– Episode dated 10 April 1980 (1980) … Himself
– Episode dated 7 February 1980 (1980) … Himself
– Episode dated 7 September 1979 (1979) … Himself
See all 6 episodes »
 
2003 TV Land Awards: A Celebration of Classic TV (TV special documentary)
Himself - Host
 
2003 Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 26 February 2003 (2003) … Himself
 
2003 The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 10 February 2003 (2003) … Himself
 
2003 ET in TV Land (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Three's Company: Three's a Crowd … Himself
 
2003 The 29th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
2003 Time Machine: When Cowboys Were King (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2002 Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade (TV special)
Himself
 
2002 Inside TV Land: Taboo TV (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2000-2002 Biography (TV series documentary)
Himself
– John Ritter: In Good Company (2002) … Himself
– Henry Winkler: Hollywood's Coolest Character (2000) … Himself
– Don Knotts: Nervous Laughter (2000) … Himself
 
2002 MADtv (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #8.3 (2002) … Himself
 
2002 Good Day Live (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 24 September 2002 (2002) … Himself
 
1997-2002 Access Hollywood (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 24 September 2002 (2002) … Himself
– Episode dated 18 September 2002 (2002) … Himself
– Episode dated 3 November 1997 (1997) … Himself
 
2002 The 54th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
2002 Regis and Kelly in Prime Time (TV special)
Himself
 
2002 The View (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 16 September 2002 (2002) … Himself
 
2002 The Wayne Brady Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.1 (2002) … Himself
 
1990-2002 Entertainment Tonight (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 27 August 2002 (2002) … Himself
– Episode dated 16 October 1999 (1999) … Himself
– Episode dated 2 August 1990 (1990) … Himself
– Episode dated 24 January 1990 (1990) … Himself
 
2002 The 4th Annual Family Television Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2002 KTLA Morning News (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 30 July 2002 (2002) … Himself
– Episode dated 13 March 2002 (2002) … Himself
 
2002 Fox and Friends (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 16 July 2002 (2002) … Himself
 
2002 The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (TV series)
Himself
– John Ritter (2002) … Himself
 
2000-2002 Live with Kelly and Michael (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 15 July 2002 (2002) … Himself
– Episode dated 16 April 2001 (2001) … Himself
– Episode dated 18 December 2000 (2000) … Himself
 
2002 TVography: Suzanne Somers - Mastering Success (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2002 'Buffy': Season 2 Overview (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2002 The Power of Play (TV documentary)
Narrator
 
2002 The Honeymooners 50th Anniversary Celebration (TV movie)
Himself
 
2002 CBS: 50 Years from Television City (TV movie)
Himself
 
2002 TV Road Trip (TV documentary)
Himself - Host
 
2002 My Adventures in Television (TV series)
Himself
– The Art of Groveling (2002) … Himself
 
2002 The Other Half (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 27 March 2002 (2002) … Himself
 
1998-2002 E! True Hollywood Story (TV series documentary)
Himself / Himself (Archive 1998)
– Suzanne Somers (2002) … Himself (Archive 1998)
– Dorothy Stratten (2000) … Himself
– Three's Company (1998) … Himself
 
1993-2002 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #10.33 (2002) … Himself
– Episode #10.1 (2002) … Himself
– Episode dated 12 March 1997 (1997) … Himself
– Episode #3.318 (1995) … Himself
– Episode #3.247 (1995) … Himself
See all 8 episodes »
 
2001 Nature (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Dogs: The Early Years (2001) … Himself
 
2001 I've Got a Secret (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 24 October 2001 (2001) … Himself
 
2000-2001 Headliners & Legends with Matt Lauer (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Calista Flockhart (2001) … Himself
– Don Knotts (2000) … Himself
 
2001 The 28th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter
 
2001 The Early Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 15 March 2001 (2001) … Himself
 
2001 TV Funhouse (TV series)
Himself
– Chinese New Year's Day (2001) … Himself
 
2000 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (TV movie)
Himself
 
2000 Saturday Night Live (TV series)
Himself - Audience Member
– Calista Flockhart/Ricky Martin (2000) … Himself - Audience Member (uncredited)
 
2000 Intimate Portrait (TV series documentary)
Himself - Interviewee / Narrator
– Joanna Kerns (2000) … Himself - Interviewee
– Rue McClanahan (2000) … Narrator
 
1999-2000 The Rosie O'Donnell Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 12 October 2000 (2000) … Himself
– Episode dated 13 October 1999 (1999) … Himself
 
2000 Larry King Live (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 7 October 2000 (2000) … Himself
 
2000 The 70s: The Decade That Changed Television (TV documentary)
Segment Presenter
 
1999 TV Guide's Truth Behind the Sitcom Scandals (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1998 Celebrity Profile (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Jamie Lee Curtis … Himself
 
1998 The World's Greatest Magic 5 (TV special)
Himself - Host
 
1998/II This Is My Father (documentary)
 
1997 Ordinary/Extraordinary (TV series)
Host
 
1997 3rd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV special)
 
1997 The World's Greatest Magic 4 (TV movie)
Himself
 
1996 The World's Greatest Magic 3 (TV movie)
Himself - Host
 
1996 Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade (TV special)
 
1996 Totally Animals (TV movie)
Himself - Host
 
1995 50 Years of Funny Females (TV documentary)
Himself - Host
 
1994-1995 Dave's World (TV series)
Himself
– The Accidental Tourists (1995) … Himself
– A Room with a View (1994) … Himself
 
1995 The Greatest Commercials Ever Made (TV special)
Himself - Host
 
1994 The 8th Annual American Comedy Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Presenter
 
1994 Bob Hope's Birthday Memories (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1993 Jerry Lewis: Total Filmmaker (TV movie)
Himself
 
1993 The 19th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV special)
Himself - Host and Presenter: Favorite Actress in a Dramatic Motion Picture
 
1993 The First Annual Comedy Hall of Fame (TV movie)
Himself
 
1992 The 44th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Co-Presenter: Best Supporting Actor in Comedy Series
 
1992 What About Me? I'm Only 3! (TV movie)
Himself
 
1992 The Making of 'High Noon' (video documentary short)
Himself
 
1992 Martin & Lewis: Their Golden Age of Comedy (TV movie)
Himself
 
1991 A Festival at Ford's (TV special)
Himself - Host
 
1991 Star-athon: Weekend with the Stars 1991 (TV movie)
Himself
 
1990 Muppet Babies (TV series)
Himself
– A Punch Line to the Tummy (1990) … Himself
 
1990 The American Cinematheque Honors Ron Howard (TV movie)
Himself
 
1990 Star-athon: Weekend with the Stars 1990 (TV movie)
Himself
 
1990 The American Red Cross Emergency Test (TV movie)
Himself
 
1990 Help Save Planet Earth (TV special)
Himself
 
1989 American Masters (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Stella Adler: Awake and Dream! (1989) … Himself
 
1989 CBS This Morning (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 2 May 1989 (1989) … Himself
 
1989 The Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park Grand Opening (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1989 Star-athon: Weekend with the Stars 1989 (TV movie)
Himself
 
1988 Stand-up Comics Take a Stand (TV movie)
Himself
 
1988 The 40th Annual Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
 
1988 Memories Then and Now (TV documentary)
Himself - Host
 
1988 ABC Presents: A Royal Gala (TV movie)
Himself - Host
 
1988 Star-athon: Weekend with the Stars 1988 (TV movie)
Himself
 
1988 The 14th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV special documentary)
Himself - Winner: Favourite Male Performer in New Television Show
 
1987 The 1987 Annual Salute to Hollywood Benefit (TV movie)
Himself
 
1987 We the People 200: The Constitutional Gala (TV movie)
Himself - Performer
 
1987 Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
1987 Superstars and Their Moms (TV movie)
Himself
 
1987 The 13th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV special)
Himself -Co- Presenter: Favourite New Television Comedy
 
1987 The 44th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV
 
1987 Star-athon: Weekend with the Stars 1987 (TV movie)
Himself
 
1987 The 39th Annual Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter: Best Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Special
 
1987 It's Howdy Doody Time (TV special)
Guest
 
1986 Breaking Ground (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1986 Life with Lucy (TV series)
Himself
– Lucy Makes a Hit with John Ritter (1986) … Himself
 
1986 Weekend with the Stars Telethon (TV movie)
Himself
 
1986 The 38th Annual Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter
 
1986 Teenage America: Glory Years (TV documentary)
 
1985 All-Star Party for 'Dutch' Reagan (TV movie)
Himself
 
1985 The 2nd TV Academy Hall of Fame (TV movie)
Himself
 
1985 Weekend with the Stars Telethon (TV movie)
Himself
 
1985 The Joy of Natural Childbirth
Himself
 
1984 The 44th Annual Golden Apple Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
1984 All-Star Party for Lucille Ball (TV movie)
Himself
 
1984 Donald Duck's 50th Birthday (TV special short)
Himself
 
1984 The 36th Annual Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Winner: Best Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
 
1984 The Secret World of the Very Young (TV movie)
Himself - Host
 
1984 Sunday Night Live (TV movie)
Himself - Host
 
1984 The 10th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV special)
Himself - Accepting Award for Favourite TV Comedy Program
 
1984 Weekend with the Stars Telethon (TV movie)
Himself
 
1984 Strong Kids, Safe Kids (video documentary short)
Himself
 
1983 The 1983 Annual American Image Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Winner
 
1983 Weekend with the Stars Telethon (TV movie)
Himself
 
1982 The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show (TV movie)
Himself
 
1982 Three's Company (TV series)
Himself / Jack Tripper
– The Best of Three's Company: Part 2 (1982) … Himself / Jack Tripper
 
1982 The Regis Philbin Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 1 February 1982 (1982) … Himself
 
1981 The 33rd Annual Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Lead Actor in a Comedy Series & Presenter: Best Lead Actress/Actor in a Drama Series
 
1980 Omnibus (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 28 December 1980 (1980) … Himself
 
1980 John Ritter: Being of Sound Mind and Body (TV movie)
Himself/Various
 
1978-1979 The Alan Hamel Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 19 November 1979 (1979) … Himself
– Episode dated 18 December 1978 (1978) … Himself
 
1979 The 31st Annual Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter: Best Supporting Actress/Actor in a Limited Series or a Special
 
1979 Bonkers! (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.7 (1979) … Himself
 
1979 The 36th Annual Golden Globes Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a TV-Series- Musical/Comedy
 
1978 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 16 October 1978 (1978) … Himself
 
1978 Hee Haw (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #10.4 (1978) … Himself
 
1978 A Salute to American Imagination (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1978 General Electric's All-Star Anniversary (TV documentary)
 
1978 Donahue (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 26 September 1978 (1978) … Himself
 
1978 The 30th Annual Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
 
1978 ABC Presents Tomorrow's Stars (TV movie)
Himself - Host
 
1977-1978 The (New) $25,000 Pyramid (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 17 May 1978 (1978) … Himself
– Episode dated 16 November 1977 (1977) … Himself
 
1978 The $25,000 Pyramid (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 15 May 1978 (1978) … Himself
 
1978 Family Feud (TV series)
Himself
– Three's Company, Eight Is Enough, Soap, Love Boat (1978) … Himself
– Three's Company vs. Love Boat (1978) … Himself
– Soap vs. Three's Company … Himself
 
1978 The Goldie Hawn Special (TV special)
 
1978 How to Survive the 70s and Maybe Even Bump Into Happiness (TV special)
 
1978 The 4th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
1978 The 1978 Cerebral Palsy Telethon Benefit (TV movie)
Himself - Host
 
1978 ABC's Silver Anniversary Celebration (TV movie)
Himself
 
1978 The Jim Nabors Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.7 (1978) … Himself
 
1978 Dinah! (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #4.89 (1978) … Himself
 
1977 Disco Fever: 'Saturday Night Fever' Premiere Party (TV movie)
Himself
 
1977 Get Rich Quick! (TV movie)
Himself - Panelist
 
1977 The Hollywood Squares (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 17 October 1977 (1977) … Himself
– Episode dated 26 September 1977 (1977) … Himself
– Episode dated 11 July 1977 (1977) … Himself
– Episode dated 6 June 1977 (1977) … Himself
 
1977 The Merv Griffin Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 4 October 1977 (1977) … Himself
 
1977 Captain Kangaroo (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 15 September 1977 (1977) … Himself
 
1977 Tattletales (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 12 September 1977 (1977) … Himself
 
1977 All-Star Family Feud Special (TV series)
Himself (for "Three's Company")
 
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2012 Special Collector's Edition (TV series)
 
2011 Visionado obligado (TV series)
 
2010 Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy (video documentary)
Himself
 
2003-2009 Entertainment Tonight (TV series)
 
2008 The O'Reilly Factor (TV series)
 
2005 E! True Hollywood Story (TV series documentary)
 
2004 The 76th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself (Memorial Tribute)
 
2003 A Life of Laughter: Remembering John Ritter (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2003 Larry King Live (TV series)
 
2002 VH-1 Behind the Movie (TV series documentary)
 
1991 Cape Fear
Actor on Movie Screen (uncredited)
 
1982 Three's Company (TV series)
 
1980 The Waltons: A Decade of the Waltons (TV movie)
Rev. Fordwick
 
1973 Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color (TV series)
 

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Other Works:

Totally Animals 2: 60 minutes, John Ritter hosts this humorous glimpse into the world of wild creatures including three-toed sloths, underwater spiders and pygmy chimps. (CBS Special) See more »

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Height:

5' 11" (1.80 m)
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Personal Quote:

I once had a heated argument with Don Knotts. He looked me dead in the eye and said that I wasn't fit to shine Andy Griffith's shoes. I stayed up all night thinking about that. See more »

Trivia:

On an episode of 8 Simple Rules, he and the cast did a spoof of his situation comedy Three's Company. In the spoof, he played Mr. Roper, Katey Sagal played Helen Roper, Kaley Cuoco and Amy Davidson played Janet and Chrissy respectively, Billy Aaron Brown played Jack and Martin Spanjers played Larry... See more »

Star Sign:

Virgo