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John Ritter
Acting
178 known credits
2.7 popularity score 54 years
Biography
About John Ritter
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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Career at a glance
John Ritter across film and television
171credited titles
94movie credits
77TV credits
1971–2021screen career span
Recognition
Awards received
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy SeriesFor Three's Company
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