John Ritter
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Seen across enough titles, John Ritter turns into a familiar face who arrived well before the current crop and stayed. 'Bad Santa' is the longest-standing point of contact with the audience. 'Bride of Chucky' is close behind in visibility. The oldest credits belong to a different era of the industry. Counting cinema and television together, the tally passes 93 titles. He won the Emmy for 'Three's Company'.
John Ritter
48 Movies
45 Series
Seen across enough titles, John Ritter turns into a familiar face who arrived well before the current crop and stayed. 'Bad Santa' is the longest-standing point of contact with the audience. 'Bride of Chucky' is close behind in visibility. The oldest credits belong to a different era of the industry. Counting cinema and television together, the tally passes 93 titles. He won the Emmy for 'Three's Company'.
Movies
Plays Chief Warren Kincaid
Bride of Chucky
1998
Plays Moses Helper
Nowhere
1997
Plays Ben
Problem Child
1990
Plays Bob Chipeska
Bad Santa
2003
Plays Ward Nelson
North
1994
Plays Ben Healy
Problem Child 2
1991
Plays Vaughan Cunningham
Sling Blade
1996
Plays Josh
Panic
2000
Plays Bob Wilson
Real Men
1987
Plays Peter Dickinson (voice)
The Flight of Dragons
1982
Plays President Chet Roosevelt
Americathon
1979
Plays Roy Knable
Stay Tuned
1992
Plays Garry Lejeune / Roger Tramplemain
Noises Off...
1992
Plays Stanley Grubman
Tadpole
2002
Plays Clifford the Big Red Dog (voice)
Clifford's Really Big Movie
2004
Plays Hart
The Stone Killer
1973
Plays Steven Mayer
Shadow of Doubt
1998
Plays Zach
Skin Deep
1989
Plays Charles Rutledge
They All Laughed
1981
Plays Rider
The Other
1972
Plays Jonas Ambler
Mercenary
1996
Plays Dr. Wexler
Montana
1998
Plays Ed Chandler
A Child's Wish
1997
Plays Satan (The Devil)
Wholly Moses
1980
Plays Duncan the Bartender
A Gun, a Car, a Blonde
1997
Plays Robert Forrest
I Woke Up Early the Day I Died
1998
Plays Steve Nichols
Hero at Large
1980
Plays Rick Knowlton
The Colony
1995
Plays Hank
Sink Or Swim
1997
Plays Roger
The Barefoot Executive
1971
Plays Eli
Manhood
2003
Plays Wendell
Scandalous John
1971
Plays Tom Maguire
Chance of a Lifetime
1998
Plays Christian Therapist
Lost in the Pershing Point Hotel
2000
Plays Phillip Reed
The Last Fling
1987
Plays Bill
Man of the Year
2002
Plays Alan O'Black
Sunset Limousine
1983
Plays Bubba Newman
The Comeback Kid
1980
Plays Tom Williams
TripFall
2000
Plays Paul Stallings
Leave Yesterday Behind
1978
Plays Joe Cass
Holy Joe
1999
Plays Great Uncle Stew (voice)
Stanley's Dinosaur Round-Up
2006
TV Shows
Plays Jack Tripper
Three's Company
1977
Plays Clifford (voice)
Clifford the Big Red Dog
2000
Plays John Hartman
Hearts Afire
1992
Plays Detective Harry Hooperman
Hooperman
1987
Plays Paul Hennessy
8 Simple Rules
2002
Plays Jack Tripper
Three's a Crowd
1984
Plays Rev. Matthew Fordwick
The Waltons
1972
Plays Self - Panelist
Hollywood Squares
1998
Plays Clifford
Clifford The Big Red Dog: Best Buddies
2000
Plays Inspector Gil (voice)
Fish Police
1992
Plays Patrick Serreau
Anything But Love
1989
Plays Eugene Grandy (voice)
King of the Hill
1997
Plays John Ritter
Dave's World
1993
Plays Dale Riley
The Love Boat
1977
Plays Ben Hanscom
It
1990
Plays John Ritter
The Larry Sanders Show
1992
Plays Vince Mazuma
Rhoda
1974
Plays George Madison
Ally McBeal
1997
Plays Mike O'Conner
Touched by an Angel
1994
Plays Ryan Moore
Hawaii Five-O
1969
Plays John Ritter
Wednesday 9:30 (8:30 Central)
2002
Plays John Ritter
Life with Lucy
1986
Plays Frank Westford
NewsRadio
1995
Plays Harry McDonacle
Dead Man's Gun
1997
Plays Justin
Over the Top
1997
Plays Stuart Davenport
Wings
1990
Plays Dr. David Wheeler (voice)
Batman Beyond
1999
Plays Private Carter
M*A*S*H
1972
Plays Tom Cole
Starsky & Hutch
1975
Plays Ray Evans
The Cosby Show
1984
Latest Trailers
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Clifford's Really Big Movie
Full Filmography
Stanley's Dinosaur Round-Up
Great Uncle Stew (voice)
2006
Film
Clifford's Really Big Movie
Clifford the Big Red Dog (voice)
2004
Film
Bad Santa
Bob Chipeska
2003
Film
Manhood
Eli
2003
Film
8 Simple Rules
Paul Hennessy · 31 episodes
2002–
TV
Tadpole
Stanley Grubman
2002
Film
Man of the Year
Bill
2002
Film
Wednesday 9:30 (8:30 Central)
John Ritter · 1 episode
2002–
TV
Nuncrackers
Narrator
2001
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
Is John Ritter still alive?
John Ritter passed away on September 11, 2003 at age 54.
What are the most famous roles of John Ritter?
John Ritter is best known for roles in Bad Santa, Bride of Chucky, Problem Child.
How many movies has John Ritter been in?
Over a 32-year career (since 1971), John Ritter has appeared in 46 movies and 43 TV shows.
What was John Ritter's first movie?
The career of John Ritter began with The Barefoot Executive (1971).
What is John Ritter's most recent movie or series?
John Ritter's most recent release is Stanley's Dinosaur Round-Up, which premiered on January 3, 2006.
What TV shows has John Ritter appeared in?
On television, John Ritter has appeared in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, It, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, M*A*S*H.
John Ritter
1948-09-17 · 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.