- Born
- Birth nameEric Dale Ritter
- Nickname
- That Karate Guy
- Height5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
- Eric Ritter was born on August 29, 1976 in Reno, Nevada, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for Coyote Ugly (2000), Scandal (2012) and Star Trek: Voyager (1995). He has been married to Cindy Ritter since September 18, 2011. He was previously married to Michelle Obenrader.
- SpousesCindy Ritter(September 18, 2011 - present)Michelle Obenrader(May 5, 2000 - February 2005) (divorced, 1 child)
- Was inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame in 2004.
- Was honorably discharged from United States Marine Corps where he was in the R.I.P. (Reconnaissance Indoctrination Platoon) Platoon.
- Holds numerous city, state, and national titles for point fighting, Judo, Jiu-Jitsu, Grappling, and MMA.
- Holds a 5th Degree Black Belt (Master Instructor) from the Black Karate Federation (B.K.F.) and the World Martial Arts College (WMAC).
- Taught his own hybrid Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) program in Hollywood.
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