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.

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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

1999Series
7.9
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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962Series
7.5
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The View

The View

1997Series
4.3
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Scrubs

Scrubs

2001Series
7.9
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King of the Hill

King of the Hill

1997Series
7.4
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Golden Globe Awards

Golden Globe Awards

1944Series
7.2
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Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

2003Series
5.4
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Late Night with Conan O'Brien

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

1993Series
7.2
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The Mike Douglas Show

The Mike Douglas Show

1961Series
5.4
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The Love Boat

The Love Boat

1977Series
6.3
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Buffy the Vampire Slayer

1997Series
8.1
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M*A*S*H

M*A*S*H

1972Series
7.9