Jonathan Southworth "John" Ritter was an American actor, comedian, and voice-over artist. Ritter was best known for playing Jack Tripper on the hit ABC sitcom Three's Company, for which he won an Emmy and a Golden Globe Award in 1984. Wikipedia
Born: September 17, 1948, Burbank, California, United States
Died: September 11, 2003, Burbank, California, United States
Children: Jason Ritter, Stella Ritter, Tyler Ritter, Carly Ritter
Spouse: Amy Yasbeck (m. 1999–2003), Nancy Morgan (m. 1977–1996)
Parents: Tex Ritter, Dorothy Fay
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