John Ritter's biography
John Ritter is 55 years old television actor born at Burbank. He was born on Friday 17th of September 1948. According to year of birth 1948 he belongs to Boomers. Birthday on 17th of September means he is Virgo. Virgo is an earthy sign of Zodiac Belt. People born under this Rising Sign are practical in nature. They believe in reality and represents themselves as a strong person.He was married 2 times.
He is native english speaker. He is citizen of United States of America. He is an adherent of christianity. His primary profession is to be television actor. You can know him also as film actor, stage actor, voice actor, actor. He is recently known as film producer.
John Ritter's dad
John Ritter's father's name is Tex Ritter. He is known as singer. His father was born on Thursday 12th of January 1905 in Murvaul. His father died on Wednesday 2nd of January 1974 in Nashville. Tex Ritter was 26 years old, when this happened.
John Ritter's mom
John Ritter's mother's name is Dorothy Fay. She is known as actor. His mother was born on Sunday 4th of April 1915 in Prescott. John Ritter was born when she was 33 years old. His mother died on Wednesday 5th of November 2003 in Woodland Hills. Dorothy Fay was 55 years old, when this happened.
John Ritter's family
John Ritter's ex spouses
Amy Yasbeck
John Ritter and Amy Yasbeck have been together since 1999 for 4 years. She is known as actor. His ex spouse was born on Wednesday 12th of September 1962.
Nancy Morgan
John Ritter and Nancy Morgan have been together since 1977 for 19 years. She is known as actor. His ex spouse was born on Friday 1st of April 1949 in Minneapolis.
He has 2 sons.
John Ritter's son: Jason Ritter
John Ritter's son's name is Jason Ritter. He is known as film actor. His son was born on Sunday 17th of February 1980 in Los Angeles.
John Ritter's son: Tyler Ritter
John Ritter's son's name is Tyler Ritter. He is known as television actor. His son was born on Thursday 31st of January 1985 in Los Angeles.
John Ritter's schools
We found 3 schools He attended. Complete list of schools: University of Southern California, USC School of Dramatic Arts, Hollywood High School.
Detailed informations about his schools
- At the same time he attended Hollywood High School, he fell in love with The Beatles.
- Attended and graduated from Hollywood High School in Hollywood, California (1966).
- Attended Walter Reed Jr. High School in North Hollywood, California.
John Ritter's career
His main focus is to be television actor. You could see him also in Three's Company.
How did John Ritter die
He died on on Thursday 11th of September 2003 when he was 55 years old at Burbank. John Ritters death was caused by aortic dissection.
Awards and competitions
John Ritter's Awards
- He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Television at 6631 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on September 28, 1983.
- Was nominated for an Emmy Award, for best actor in a comedy, for 8 Simple Rules... for Dating My Teenage Daughter (2002) one year after his sudden death, after appearing in 31 episodes.
John Ritter's Rankings
- Paul Hennessy, Ritter's character on 8 Simple Rules... for Dating My Teenage Daughter (2002), was ranked #48 in TV Guide's list of the "50 Greatest TV Dads of All Time" [June 20, 2004 issue].
What John Ritter has done for a first time
- Had starred with his wife, Amy Yasbeck, in the sitcom episode, The Cosby Show: Total Control (1991), eight years before their marriage. Coincidently, they played a husband and wife expecting their first child.
- Was the first guest of The Wayne Brady Show (2002).
John Ritter's quotes
- I knew when I grew up, I always wanted to be a liar, and if you're in television, you're lying because you're just pretending to be yourself much like I'm doing now.
- The Harvey Lembeck Workshop was for me a support group. A place where I had the freedom to fall on my face.
John Ritter's body shape
Lets describe how John Ritter looks. We will focus on his body shape. Body build is average.