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Cyril Ritchard (1897–1977)
Legendary for his preening, prancing, delightfully playful villain Captain Hook on the award-winning stage (as well as TV) opposite America's musical treasure Mary Martin, beloved musical star Cyril Ritchard had a vast career that would last six decades, but "Peter Pan" would become his prime legacy. Born in Australia just before the turn of the ...
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Born:in Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaDied:(age 80) in Chicago, Illinois, USA |
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Actor (49 credits)
Actor (49 credits)
1970
NET Playhouse
(TV Series)
(segment "Actor's Choice")
- Foul!/Actor's Choice
(1970)
... (segment "Actor's Choice")
1962-1969
The Red Skelton Hour
(TV Series)
Orphanage Superintendant Rumble / Aladdin / Beast / ...
Orphanage Superintendant Rumble / Aladdin / Beast / ...
- The Son of Oliver Twist or Junior Is Just a Little Dickens
(1969)
... Orphanage Superintendant Rumble
- Fairy Tales for Old Children
(1968)
... Aladdin
/ Beast
/ Witch
- March of the Litterbugs
(1962)
... Captain Kleeg
1967
The Kraft Music Hall
(TV Series)
Ebenezar Scrooge
Ebenezar Scrooge
- Mitzi Gaynor Christmas Show
(1967)
... Ebenezar Scrooge
1958-1959
Omnibus
(TV Series)
Sir Joseph Porter / Don Andres
Sir Joseph Porter / Don Andres
- H.M.S. Pinafore
(1959)
... Sir Joseph Porter
- La Perichole
(1958)
... Don Andres
1958
The DuPont Show of the Month
(TV Series)
Sui-Janel (Sorcerer)
Sui-Janel (Sorcerer)
- Cole Porter's 'Aladdin'
(1958)
... Sui-Janel (Sorcerer)
1955-1956
Producers' Showcase
(TV Series)
Mr. Darling / Captain Hook / Peddler / ...
Mr. Darling / Captain Hook / Peddler / ...
- Jack and the Beanstalk
(1956)
... Peddler
- Rosalinda
(1956)
... Gabriel Von Eisenstein
- Caesar and Cleopatra
(1956)
... Britannus
- The King and Mrs. Candle
(1955)
... King Rupert of Brandovia
1956
Playwrights '56
(TV Series)
Royce Thurmond
Royce Thurmond
- The Undiscovered Country
(1956)
... Royce Thurmond
1952-1955
Studio One in Hollywood
(TV Series)
Monty Gavenhurst / Pontius Pilate
Monty Gavenhurst / Pontius Pilate
- The Spongers
(1955)
... Monty Gavenhurst
- Pontius Pilate
(1952)
... Pontius Pilate
1952-1955
Goodyear Playhouse
(TV Series)
Kreton
Kreton
- Visit to a Small Planet
(1955)
... Kreton
- Here's Father
(1954)
- Treasure Chest
(1952)
1953-1954
The Philco-Goodyear Television Playhouse
(TV Series)
- The King and Mrs. Candle
(1954)
- Two for One
(1953)
1951
The Prudential Family Playhouse
(TV Series)
Marmaduke Ruggles
Marmaduke Ruggles
- Ruggles of Red Gap
(1951)
... Marmaduke Ruggles
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Soundtrack (9 credits)
Soundtrack (9 credits)
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Director (3 credits)
Director (3 credits)
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Self (33 credits)
Self (33 credits)
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Archive footage (3 credits)
Archive footage (3 credits)
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Stage Play: The Pleasure of His Company (1958). Comedy. Written by Samuel Taylor. Written in collaboration with Cornelia Otis Skinner. Directed by Cyril Ritchard. Longacre Theatre (moved to The Music Box Theatre from 15 Jun 1959- close): 22 Oct 1958- 21 Nov 1959 (474 performances). Cast: Cyril Ritchard (as "Biddeford Poole"), Charles ... See more »Alternate Names:
Cyrill Ritchard
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