John Ritter
Born
September 17, 1948
Died
September 11, 2003 (54 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Burbank, California, USA
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.
Stanley's Dinosaur Round-Up
Great Uncle Stew (voice)
2006

Mr. Thornton Goes to Hollywood
Self (archive footage)
2005

Clifford's Really Big Movie
Clifford the Big Red Dog (voice)
2004

Bad Santa
Bob Chipeska
2003

Manhood
Eli
2003

Time Machine: When Cowboys Were King
Self
2003

The Golden Girls: Lifetime Intimate Portrait Series
Narrator (voice)
2003

8 Simple Rules
Paul Hennessy · (31 episodes)
2002

Breaking News
(1 episode)
2002

Wednesday 9:30 (8:30 Central)
(1 episode)
2002

Scrubs
Sam Dorian · (1 episode)
2001

Clifford the Big Red Dog
(0 episode)
2000

The Early Show
Self · (1 episode)
1999

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Dr. Richard Manning · (1 episode)
1999

Family Law
Father Andrews · (1 episode)
1999

Batman Beyond
Dr. David Wheeler (voice) · (1 episode)
1999

Ally McBeal
George Madison · (2 episodes)
1997

The View
Self · (2 episodes)
1997

King of the Hill
Eugene Grandy (voice) · (4 episodes)
1997

For Hope
Date #5 (uncredited)
1996

E! True Hollywood Story
(4 episodes)
1996

NewsRadio
Frank Westford · (1 episode)
1995

Touched by an Angel
Mike O'Conner · (1 episode)
1994

Chicago Hope
(1 episode)
1994

Intimate Portrait
Self - Interviewee · (1 episode)
1993

Dave's World
John Ritter · (3 episodes)
1993

Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
1993

Hearts Afire
John Hartman · (54 episodes)
1992

Wings
Stuart Davenport · (1 episode)
1990

Hooperman
Detective Harry Hooperman · (42 episodes)
1987

Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood
Self
1987

Life with Lucy
John Ritter · (1 episode)
1986

Three's a Crowd
Jack Tripper · (22 episodes)
1984

The Cosby Show
Ray Evans · (1 episode)
1984

The Love Boat
Dale Riley · (1 episode)
1977

The Night That Panicked America
Walter Wingate
1975

It - Uma Obra-Prima do Medo
Ben Hanscom

Superstar
Self (archive footage) · (1 episode)
2021

Behind Closed Doors with Natalie Morales
Himself (archive footage) · (1 episode)
2015
TV Land Awards: A Celebration of Classic TV
(1 episode)
2003

Tadpole
Stanley Grubman
2002

Man of the Year
Bill
2002

Nuncrackers
Narrator
2001

TV Funhouse
Narrator (voice) · (1 episode)
2000

Panic
Josh
2000

Terror Tract
Bob Carter
2000

Clifford the Big Red Dog
Clifford (voice) · (130 episodes)
2000

TripFall
Tom Williams
2000

Lost in the Pershing Point Hotel
Christian Therapist
2000

Lethal Vows
David Farris
1999

It Came From the Sky
Donald Bridges
1999

Holy Joe
Joe Cass
1999

Dead Husbands
Dr. Carter Elston
1998

Bride of Chucky
Chief Warren Kincaid
1998
Loss of Faith
Bruce Simon Barker
1998

Felicity
Mr. Andrew Covington · (7 episodes)
1998

I Woke Up Early the Day I Died
Robert Forrest
1998

Shadow of Doubt
Steven Mayer
1998

Chance of a Lifetime
Tom Maguire
1998

Montana
Dr. Wexler
1998

Over the Top
Justin · (1 episode)
1997

Veronica's Closet
Tim Margolin · (1 episode)
1997

Sink Or Swim
Hank
1997

A Gun, a Car, a Blonde
Duncan the Bartender
1997

Nowhere
Moses Helper
1997

Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Ted Buchanan · (1 episode)
1997

A Child's Wish
Ed Chandler
1997

Mercenary
Jonas Ambler
1996

Sling Blade
Vaughan Cunningham
1996

Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade
Self
1996

Unforgivable
Paul Hegstrom
1996
Sex, Censorship and the Silver Screen
Quote Reader
1996

The Colony
Rick Knowlton
1995

Gramps
Clarke MacGruder
1995

Touched by an Angel
Sheriff Tom McKinsley · (1 episode)
1994

North
Ward Nelson
1994

The Only Way Out
Jeremy Carlisle
1993

Intimate Portrait
Self - Narrator (voice) · (1 episode)
1993

Heartbeat
Bill Grant
1993

The Larry Sanders Show
John Ritter · (1 episode)
1992

Stay Tuned
Roy Knable
1992

Noises Off...
Garry Lejeune / Roger Tramplemain
1992

Fish Police
Inspector Gil (voice) · (6 episodes)
1992

The Making of High Noon
Self
1992

The Martin & Lewis Story: The Last Great Comedy Team
Self
1992
Martin & Lewis: Their Golden Age of Comedy
Self · (3 episodes)
1992

The Real Story of O Christmas Tree
Piney (voice)
1991

Problem Child 2
Ben Healy
1991
The Summer My Father Grew Up
Paul
1991

The Dreamer of Oz
L. Frank Baum
1990

It
Ben Hanscom · (2 episodes)
1990

Problem Child
Ben
1990

My Brother's Wife
Barney
1989

Anything But Love
Patrick Serreau · (5 episodes)
1989

Skin Deep
Zach
1989

Tricks of the Trade
Donald Todsen (uncredited)
1988

Mickey's 60th Birthday
Dudley Goode
1988

LIVE with Kelly and Mark
(1 episode)
1988

Real Men
Bob Wilson
1987
Prison for Children
David Royce
1987

The Last Fling
Phillip Reed
1987

A Smoky Mountain Christmas
Judge Harold Benton (uncredited)
1986

Unnatural Causes
Frank Coleman
1986

Letting Go
Alex
1985
All Star Party for Lucille Ball
Self
1984

Donald Duck's 50th Birthday
Self
1984

Muppet Babies
(1 episode)
1984

Love Thy Neighbor
Danny Loeb
1984

Strong Kids, Safe Kids
Himself
1984

Sunset Limousine
Alan O'Black
1983

Life's Most Embarrassing Moments
Self - Host · (1 episode)
1983

In Love with an Older Woman
Robert
1982

Nature
Narrator (voice) · (1 episode)
1982

The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show
Self
1982

The Flight of Dragons
Peter Dickinson (voice)
1982

Pray TV
Tom McPherson
1982

They All Laughed
Charles Rutledge
1981

Entertainment Tonight
Self · (1 episode)
1981

Wholly Moses
Satan (The Devil)
1980

John Ritter: Being of Sound Mind and Body
Self / Various
1980

The Comeback Kid
Bubba Newman
1980

Hero at Large
Steve Nichols
1980

Americathon
President Chet Roosevelt
1979

Echoes of the Sixties: A Musical Trip
Self - Host
1979

The Ropers
(1 episode)
1979

Robin Williams: Off the Wall
Self
1978

Leave Yesterday Behind
Paul Stallings
1978

Ringo
Marty Flesh
1978

The Goldie Hawn Special
Self
1978
How to Survive the '70s and Maybe Even Bump Into Happiness
Self
1978

The Love Boat
Ben Cummins · (2 episodes)
1977

Three's Company
Jack Tripper · (171 episodes)
1977

Nickelodeon
Franklin Frank
1976
Doc
(1 episode)
1975

Starsky & Hutch
Tom Cole · (1 episode)
1975

The Prisoner of Second Avenue
Elevator Passenger (uncredited)
1975
The Bob Crane Show
(1 episode)
1975

Dinah!
Self · (1 episode)
1974

Petrocelli
John Oleson · (1 episode)
1974

Rhoda
Vince Mazuma · (1 episode)
1974

Rhoda
Jerry Blocker · (1 episode)
1974

Kojak
Kenny Soames · (1 episode)
1973

The Stone Killer
Hart
1973

The Lie
Bauer
1973

Barnaby Jones
Joe Rockwell · (1 episode)
1973

The Streets of San Francisco
John 'Johnny' Steiner · (1 episode)
1972

M*A*S*H
Private Carter · (1 episode)
1972

The Bob Newhart Show
Dave · (1 episode)
1972

The Waltons
Rev. Matthew Fordwick · (17 episodes)
1972

The Rookies
(1 episode)
1972

The Other
Rider
1972

Evil Roy Slade
Priest (uncredited)
1972

Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law
Greg · (1 episode)
1971

Scandalous John
Wendell
1971

The Barefoot Executive
Roger
1971

Great Performances
Richard · (1 episode)
1971

Dan August
Coley Smith · (1 episode)
1970

The Mary Tyler Moore Show
Reverend Chatfield · (1 episode)
1970

Medical Center
Ronnie · (1 episode)
1969

Hawaii Five-O
Ryan Moore · (1 episode)
1968

Hawaii Five-O
Mike Welles · (1 episode)
1968

Mannix
Cliff Elgin · (1 episode)
1967

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self · (9 episodes)
1962

The Merv Griffin Show
Self · (1 episode)
1962

The Mike Douglas Show
Self - Co-Host · (2 episodes)
1961

The Mike Douglas Show
Self · (3 episodes)
1961

The Bob Hope Show
Self · (1 episode)
1950

Golden Globe Awards
Self - Nominee · (1 episode)
1944

Golden Globe Awards
Self · (2 episodes)
1944