Acting · Burbank, California, USA · Born September 17, 1948
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.
TVSuperstar
2021
as Self (archive footage)
TVBehind Closed Doors with Natalie Morales
2015
as Himself (archive footage)
MovieStanley's Dinosaur Round-Up
2006
as Great Uncle Stew (voice)
MovieMr. Thornton Goes to Hollywood
2005
as Self (archive footage)
MovieClifford's Really Big Movie
2004
as Clifford the Big Red Dog (voice)
MovieBad Santa
2003
as Bob Chipeska
MovieABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration
2003
as Self
TV Land Awards: A Celebration of Classic TV
2003
TVJimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
as Self
MovieManhood
2003
as Eli
MovieTime Machine: When Cowboys Were King
2003
as Self
MovieThe Golden Girls: Lifetime Intimate Portrait Series
2003
as Narrator (voice)
TV8 Simple Rules
2002
as Paul Hennessy
MovieTadpole
2002
as Stanley Grubman
TVBreaking News
2002
MovieMan of the Year
2002
as Bill
TVWednesday 9:30 (8:30 Central)
2002
as John Ritter
MovieNuncrackers
2001
as Narrator
TVScrubs
2001
as Sam Dorian
TVTV Funhouse
2000
as Narrator (voice)
MoviePanic
2000
as Josh
MovieTerror Tract
2000
as Bob Carter
TVClifford the Big Red Dog
2000
as Clifford (voice)
MovieTripFall
2000
as Tom Williams
MovieLost in the Pershing Point Hotel
2000
as Christian Therapist
TVThe Early Show
1999
as Self
MovieLethal Vows
1999
as David Farris
TVLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
as Dr. Richard Manning
TVFamily Law
1999
as Father Andrews
MovieIt Came from the Sky
1999
as Donald Bridges
MovieHoly Joe
1999
as Joe Cass
TVBatman Beyond
1999
as Dr. David Wheeler (voice)
MovieDead Husbands
1998
as Dr. Carter Elston
MovieBride of Chucky
1998
as Chief Warren Kincaid
Loss of Faith
1998
as Bruce Simon Barker
TVFelicity
1998
as Mr. Andrew Covington
TVHollywood Squares
1998
as Self - Panelist
MovieI Woke Up Early the Day I Died
1998
as Robert Forrest
MovieShadow of Doubt
1998
as Steven Mayer
MovieChance of a Lifetime
1998
as Tom Maguire
MovieMontana
1998
as Dr. Wexler
TVOver the Top
1997
as Justin
TVVeronica's Closet
1997
as Tim Margolin
MovieSink Or Swim
1997
as Hank
TVAlly McBeal
1997
as George Madison
TVThe View
1997
as Self
MovieA Gun, a Car, a Blonde
1997
as Duncan the Bartender
MovieNowhere
1997
as Moses Helper
TVBuffy the Vampire Slayer
1997
as Ted Buchanan
TVDead Man's Gun
1997
as Harry McDonacle
MovieA Child's Wish
1997
as Ed Chandler
TVKing of the Hill
1997
as Eugene Grandy (voice)
MovieFor Hope
1996
as Date #5 (uncredited)
MovieMercenary
1996
as Jonas Ambler
MovieSling Blade
1996
as Vaughan Cunningham
TVE! True Hollywood Story
1996
MovieHarry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade
1996
as Self
MovieUnforgivable
1996
as Paul Hegstrom
MovieThe Colony
1995
as Rick Knowlton
MovieGramps
1995
as Clarke MacGruder
TVNewsRadio
1995
as Frank Westford
TVTouched by an Angel
1994
as Mike O'Conner
TVChicago Hope
1994
as Joe Dysmerski
MovieNorth
1994
as Ward Nelson
MovieThe Only Way Out
1993
as Jeremy Carlisle
TVIntimate Portrait
1993
as Self - Interviewee
TVDave's World
1993
as John Ritter
TVLate Night with Conan O'Brien
1993
as Self - Guest
MovieHeartbeat
1993
as Bill Grant
TVHearts Afire
1992
as John Hartman
TVThe Larry Sanders Show
1992
as John Ritter
MovieStay Tuned
1992
as Roy Knable
MovieNoises Off...
1992
as Garry Lejeune / Roger Tramplemain
TVFish Police
1992
as Inspector Gil (voice)
MovieThe Making of High Noon
1992
as Self
MovieThe Martin & Lewis Story: The Last Great Comedy Team
1992
as Self
Martin & Lewis: Their Golden Age of Comedy
1992
as Self
MovieThe Real Story of O Christmas Tree
1991
as Piney (voice)
MovieProblem Child 2
1991
as Ben Healy
MovieThe Summer My Father Grew Up
1991
as Paul
MovieThe Dreamer of Oz
1990
as L. Frank Baum
TVIt
1990
as Ben Hanscom
MovieProblem Child
1990
as Ben
TVWings
1990
as Stuart Davenport
MovieHelp Save Planet Earth
1990
as Self
MovieMy Brother's Wife
1989
as Barney
TVAnything But Love
1989
as Patrick Serreau
MovieSkin Deep
1989
as Zach
MovieTricks of the Trade
1988
as Donald Todsen (uncredited)
MovieMickey's 60th Birthday
1988
as Dudley Goode
TVLIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988
as Self
MovieIt's Howdy Doody Time: A 40-Year Celebration
1987
as Himself - Guest
MovieReal Men
1987
as Bob Wilson
TVHooperman
1987
as Detective Harry Hooperman
MovieHappy 100th Birthday, Hollywood
1987
as Self
MoviePrison for Children
1987
as David Royce
MovieThe Last Fling
1987
as Phillip Reed
MovieA Smoky Mountain Christmas
1986
as Judge Harold Benton (uncredited)
MovieUnnatural Causes
1986
as Frank Coleman
TVLife with Lucy
1986
as John Ritter
MovieLetting Go
1985
as Alex
All Star Party for Lucille Ball
1984
as Self
MovieDonald Duck's 50th Birthday
1984
as Self
TVMuppet Babies
1984
TVThree's a Crowd
1984
as Jack Tripper
TVThe Cosby Show
1984
as Ray Evans
MovieThe Secret World of the Very Young
1984
as Self - Host
MovieLove Thy Neighbor
1984
as Danny Loeb
MovieStrong Kids, Safe Kids
1984
as Himself
MovieSunset Limousine
1983
as Alan O'Black
TVLife's Most Embarrassing Moments
1983
as Self - Host
MovieIn Love with an Older Woman
1982
as Robert
TVNature
1982
as Narrator (voice)
MovieThe Fantastic Miss Piggy Show
1982
as Self
MovieThe Flight of Dragons
1982
as Peter Dickinson (voice)
MoviePray TV
1982
as Tom McPherson
MovieThey All Laughed
1981
as Charles Rutledge
TVEntertainment Tonight
1981
as Self
MovieWholly Moses
1980
as Satan (The Devil)
MovieJohn Ritter: Being of Sound Mind and Body
1980
as Self / Various
MovieThe Comeback Kid
1980
as Bubba Newman
MovieHero at Large
1980
as Steve Nichols
MovieAmericathon
1979
as President Chet Roosevelt
MovieEchoes of the Sixties: A Musical Trip
1979
as Self - Host
TVThe Ropers
1979
MovieRobin Williams: Off the Wall
1978
as Self
MovieLeave Yesterday Behind
1978
as Paul Stallings
MovieRingo
1978
as Marty Flesh
MovieThe Goldie Hawn Special
1978
as Self
How to Survive the '70s and Maybe Even Bump Into Happiness
1978
as Self
TVThe Love Boat
1977
as Dale Riley
TVThree's Company
1977
as Jack Tripper
MovieNickelodeon
1976
as Franklin Frank
MovieThe Night That Panicked America
1975
as Walter Wingate
TVSaturday Night Live
1975
as Audience Member (uncredited)
Doc
1975
TVStarsky & Hutch
1975
as Tom Cole
MovieThe Prisoner of Second Avenue
1975
as Elevator Passenger (uncredited)
The Bob Crane Show
1975
TVPeople's Choice Awards
1975
as Self - Host
TVDinah!
1974
as Self
TVPetrocelli
1974
as John Oleson
TVRhoda
1974
as Vince Mazuma
TVKojak
1973
as Kenny Soames
MovieThe Stone Killer
1973
as Hart
MovieThe Lie
1973
as Bauer
TVBarnaby Jones
1973
as Joe Rockwell
TVThe Streets of San Francisco
1972
as John 'Johnny' Steiner
TVM*A*S*H
1972
as Private Carter
TVThe Bob Newhart Show
1972
as Dave
TVThe Waltons
1972
as Rev. Matthew Fordwick
TVThe Rookies
1972
MovieThe Other
1972
as Rider
MovieEvil Roy Slade
1972
as Priest (uncredited)
TVOwen Marshall: Counselor at Law
1971
as Greg
MovieScandalous John
1971
as Wendell
MovieThe Barefoot Executive
1971
as Roger
TVGreat Performances
1971
as Richard
TVDan August
1970
as Coley Smith
TVThe Mary Tyler Moore Show
1970
as Reverend Chatfield
TVMedical Center
1969
as Ronnie
TVHawaii Five-O
1968
as Ryan Moore
TVMannix
1967
as Cliff Elgin
TVThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self
TVThe Merv Griffin Show
1962
as Self
TVThe Mike Douglas Show
1961
as Self - Co-Host
TVThe Bob Hope Show
1950
as Self
TVGolden Globe Awards
1944
as Self - Nominee
