Biography
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.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Superstar
Character: Self (archive footage)
TV • 2021
Behind Closed Doors with Natalie Morales
Character: Himself (archive footage)
TV • 2015
Stanley's Dinosaur Round-Up
Character: Great Uncle Stew (voice)
MOVIE • 2006
Mr. Thornton Goes to Hollywood
Character: Self (archive footage)
MOVIE • 2005
Clifford's Really Big Movie
Character: Clifford the Big Red Dog (voice)
MOVIE • 2004
Bad Santa
Character: Bob Chipeska
MOVIE • 2003
TV Land Awards: A Celebration of Classic TV
Character:
TV • 2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Character: Self
TV • 2003
Manhood
Character: Eli
MOVIE • 2003
Time Machine: When Cowboys Were King
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2003
The Golden Girls: Lifetime Intimate Portrait Series
Character: Narrator (voice)
MOVIE • 2003
8 Simple Rules
Character: Paul Hennessy
TV • 2002
Tadpole
Character: Stanley Grubman
MOVIE • 2002
Breaking News
Character:
TV • 2002
Man of the Year
Character: Bill
MOVIE • 2002
Wednesday 9:30 (8:30 Central)
Character:
TV • 2002
Nuncrackers
Character: Narrator
MOVIE • 2001
Scrubs
Character: Sam Dorian
TV • 2001
TV Funhouse
Character: Narrator (voice)
TV • 2000
Panic
Character: Josh
MOVIE • 2000
Crew
