John Ritter

American actor (1948–2003)

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Lived 1948–2003, aged 55United States
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    34 languages
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  • Era
    1948–2003
    Aged 55
  • Known for
    Bride of Chucky
    1998
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Updated 2026-06-21

Johnathan Southworth Ritter was an American actor. He was a son of the singing cowboy star Tex Ritter and the father of actors Jason and Tyler Ritter. He played Jack Tripper on the popular ABC sitcom Three's Company (1977–1984), and received a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award for the role in 1984. Ritter briefly reprised the role on the spin-off Three's a Crowd, which aired for one season, producing 22 episodes before its cancellation in 1985.

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  • Theatre World Award
  • Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
  • Golden Globe Awards
  • Emmy Award
  • star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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