John Ritter

American actor (1948–2003)
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John Ritter

Summary

John Ritter is a human[1]. Born in Burbank[2], he… he was born on September 17, 1948[3]. He passed away in Burbank[4]. He died on September 11, 2003[5]. He worked as a television actor[6], film actor[7], stage actor[8], voice actor[9], and actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.15% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18,870 views/month, #1,531 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • John Ritter was born in Burbank[2].
  • John Ritter passed away in Burbank[4].
  • John Ritter was born on September 17, 1948[3].
  • John Ritter was born on January 1, 1948[12].
  • John Ritter died on September 11, 2003[5].
  • John Ritter died on January 1, 2003[13].
  • John Ritter is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[14].
  • John Ritter's father was Tex Ritter[15].
  • John Ritter's mother was Dorothy Fay[16].
  • Among John Ritter's spouses was Amy Yasbeck[17].
  • Among John Ritter's spouses was Nancy Morgan[18].
  • A child of John Ritter was Tyler Ritter[19].
  • A child of John Ritter was Jason Ritter[20].
  • A child of John Ritter was Noah Lee Ritter[21].
  • John Ritter held citizenship in United States[22].
  • English was John Ritter's native language[23].
  • John Ritter worked as a television actor[6].
  • John Ritter's professions included film actor[7].
  • John Ritter worked as a stage actor[8].
  • John Ritter's professions included voice actor[9].
  • John Ritter's professions included actor[10].
  • John Ritter worked as a film producer[24].
  • John Ritter was educated at University of Southern California[25].
  • John Ritter was educated at USC School of Dramatic Arts[26].
  • John Ritter's education included a stint at Hollywood High School[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Ritter's place of birth was Burbank[2]. Recorded date of birth include September 17, 1948[3] and January 1, 1948[12]. His father was Tex Ritter[15]. His mother was Dorothy Fay[16]. English was his native language[23].

Education

Educated at University of Southern California[25], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1880[30], headquartered in Los Angeles[31]; USC School of Dramatic Arts[26], an art academy[32], in United States[33], founded in 1945[34]; and Hollywood High School[27], a high school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1903[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include television actor[6], film actor[7], stage actor[8], voice actor[9], actor[10], and film producer[24].

Recognition

Awards received include Theatre World Award[38], a theatre award[39], in United States[40], founded in 1945[41]; Golden Globe Awards[42], a group of awards[43], in United States[44], founded in 1944[45], headquartered in Beverly Hills[46]; Emmy Award[47], a television award[48], in United States[49], founded in 1949[50]; Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series[51], a class of award[52], in United States[53], founded in 1953[54]; and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[55], a commemorative plaque[56], in United States[57].

Personal Life

Spouses include Amy Yasbeck[17], an actor[58], b. 1962[59], of United States[60] and Nancy Morgan[18], an actor[61], b. 1949[62], of United States[63], specialised in film acting[64]. Children include Tyler Ritter[19], a television actor[65], b. 1985[66], of United States[67]; Jason Ritter[20], a film actor[68], b. 1980[69], of United States[70], awarded the Clarence Derwent Awards[71]; and Noah Lee Ritter[21], an actor[72], b. 1998[73], of United States[74]. John Ritter's religion is recorded as Christianity[75].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include September 11, 2003[5] and January 1, 2003[13]. John Ritter passed away in Burbank[4]. The cause of death was aortic dissection[76]. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[14].

Why It Matters

John Ritter ranks in the top 0.15% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18,870 views/month, #1,531 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[77] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[78]

He has been cited as an influence by Donald Glover[79], an actor[80], b. 1983[81], of United States[82], awarded the Writers Guild of America Award[83], specialised in music[84].

FAQs

Where was John Ritter born?

John Ritter's place of birth was Burbank[2].

Where did John Ritter die?

John Ritter passed away in Burbank[4].

Who were John Ritter's parents?

John Ritter's father was Tex Ritter[15]. John Ritter's mother was Dorothy Fay[16].

Who was John Ritter married to?

John Ritter's spouses include Amy Yasbeck[17] and Nancy Morgan[18].

What did John Ritter do for work?

John Ritter worked as television actor[6], film actor[7], stage actor[8], voice actor[9], and actor[10].

Where did John Ritter go to school?

John Ritter was educated at University of Southern California[25], USC School of Dramatic Arts[26], and Hollywood High School[27].

What awards did John Ritter receive?

Honors received include Theatre World Award[38], Golden Globe Awards[42], Emmy Award[47], and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series[51].

Who did John Ritter influence?

John Ritter has been cited as an influence by Donald Glover[79].

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