John Ritter was an American actor, comedian, and singer. He was best known for his role as Jack Tripper on the ABC sitcom Three’s Company, for which he won an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award in 1984. Ritter also starred in the films Problem Child, Bad Santa, and Skin Deep. He was posthumously awarded a Golden Globe Award in 2003 for his performance in the television series 8 Simple Rules.
John Ritter’s Early Life
John Ritter was born on September 17, 1948, in Burbank, California. He was the son of Dorothy Fay (née Southworth), an actress, and singer Tex Ritter, who was also an actor and country music singer. Ritter attended Hollywood High School, where he was student body president. He then attended the University of Southern California, where he majored in psychology and minored in architecture.
John Ritter’s Career and Net Worth
Ritter began his acting career in 1972, appearing in the television series The Waltons. He then went on to appear in a number of film and television roles, including the lead role in the television series Three’s Company. He won an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award for his performance in the series.
Ritter also starred in a number of films, including Problem Child, Bad Santa, and Skin Deep. He was posthumously awarded a Golden Globe Award in 2003 for his performance in the television series 8 Simple Rules.
Ritter had an estimated net worth of $15 million at the time of his death in 2003.
John Ritter was a beloved actor, comedian, and singer, best known for his role as Jack Tripper on the ABC sitcom Three’s Company. He was posthumously awarded a Golden Globe Award in 2003 for his performance in the television series 8 Simple Rules. Ritter had an estimated net worth of $15 million at the time of his death.
