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Cyril Ritchard

Bio: Legendary for his preening, prancing, delightfully playful villain Captain Hook on the award-winning stage (as well as TV) opposite America's musical treasure Mary Martin, beloved musical star Cyril Ritchard had a vast career that would last six decades, but "Peter Pan" would become his prime legacy. Born in Australia just before the turn of the century, he was educated at St
Born: Wed, Dec 01 1897
Death: Sun, Dec 18 1977
Cyril Ritchard is 80 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of The Hobbit
The Hobbit
Cyril Ritchard was
79 in The Hobbit
as 'Elrond (voice)'.
Sun, Nov 27 1977
Poster of The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow
The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow
Cyril Ritchard was
78 in The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow
as 'Father Thomas (voice)'.
Fri, Dec 19 1975
Poster of Tubby the Tuba
Tubby the Tuba
Cyril Ritchard was
77 in Tubby the Tuba
as 'The Frog (voice)'.
Wed, Apr 30 1975
Poster of Hans Christian Andersen's The Emperor's New Clothes
Hans Christian Andersen's The Emperor's New Clothes
Cyril Ritchard was
74 in Hans Christian Andersen's The Emperor's New Clothes
as 'Emperor Klockenlocher (voice)'.
Mon, Feb 21 1972
Poster of Hans Brinker
Hans Brinker
Cyril Ritchard was
72 in Hans Brinker
as 'Mijnheer Kleef'.
Sun, Dec 14 1969
Poster of Half a Sixpence
Half a Sixpence
Cyril Ritchard was
70 in Half a Sixpence
as 'Harry Chitterlow'.
Thu, Dec 21 1967
Poster of The Daydreamer
The Daydreamer
Cyril Ritchard was
68 in The Daydreamer
as 'The Sandman (voice)'.
Wed, Jun 01 1966
Poster of The Lyrics of Alan Jay Lerner
The Lyrics of Alan Jay Lerner
Cyril Ritchard was
68 in The Lyrics of Alan Jay Lerner
as 'Host'.
Mon, Feb 21 1966
Poster of The Dangerous Christmas of Red Riding Hood
The Dangerous Christmas of Red Riding Hood
Cyril Ritchard was
67 in The Dangerous Christmas of Red Riding Hood
as 'Big Bad Wolf'.
Sun, Nov 28 1965
Poster of Mr. Scrooge
Mr. Scrooge
Cyril Ritchard was
66 in Mr. Scrooge
as 'Ebenezer Scrooge'.
Wed, Jan 01 1964
Poster of The Owl and the Pussycat
The Owl and the Pussycat
Cyril Ritchard was
64 in The Owl and the Pussycat
Mon, Jan 01 1962
Poster of Peter Pan
Peter Pan
Cyril Ritchard was
63 in Peter Pan
as 'Mr. Darling / Captain Hook'.
Thu, Dec 08 1960
Poster of The Christmas Tree
The Christmas Tree
Cyril Ritchard was
61 in The Christmas Tree
as 'Promenade Member'.
Sun, Dec 14 1958
Poster of Aladdin
Aladdin
Cyril Ritchard was
60 in Aladdin
as 'Sui-Generis, the Sorcerer'.
Fri, Feb 21 1958
Poster of Peter Pan
Peter Pan
Cyril Ritchard was
58 in Peter Pan
as 'Mr. Darling / Captain Hook'.
Mon, Jan 09 1956
Poster of Dearest Enemy
Dearest Enemy
Cyril Ritchard was
57 in Dearest Enemy
as 'Gen. Howe'.
Sat, Nov 26 1955
Poster of Peter Pan
Peter Pan
Cyril Ritchard was
57 in Peter Pan
as 'Mr. Darling / Captain Hook'.
Mon, Mar 07 1955
Poster of Pontius Pilate
Pontius Pilate
Cyril Ritchard was
54 in Pontius Pilate
as 'Pontius Pilate'.
Mon, Apr 07 1952
Poster of Woman Hater
Woman Hater
Cyril Ritchard was
50 in Woman Hater
as 'Reveller (uncredited)'.
Wed, Oct 13 1948
Poster of The Winslow Boy
The Winslow Boy
Cyril Ritchard was
50 in The Winslow Boy
Fri, Sep 24 1948
Poster of Dangerous Medicine
Dangerous Medicine
Cyril Ritchard was
40 in Dangerous Medicine
as 'Dr. Noel Penwood'.
Sat, Jul 23 1938
Poster of I See Ice
I See Ice
Cyril Ritchard was
40 in I See Ice
as 'Paul Martine'.
Thu, Feb 10 1938
Poster of The Show Goes On
The Show Goes On
Cyril Ritchard was
39 in The Show Goes On
as 'Jimmy'.
Wed, Mar 31 1937
Poster of It's a Grand Old World
It's a Grand Old World
Cyril Ritchard was
39 in It's a Grand Old World
Fri, Jan 01 1937
Poster of Service for Ladies
Service for Ladies
Cyril Ritchard was
34 in Service for Ladies
as 'Sir William Carter'.
Thu, Jan 14 1932
Poster of Symphony in Two Flats
Symphony in Two Flats
Cyril Ritchard was
32 in Symphony in Two Flats
as 'Leo Chavasse'.
Wed, Jul 16 1930
Poster of Just for a Song
Just for a Song
Cyril Ritchard was
32 in Just for a Song
as 'Craddock'.
Tue, Mar 11 1930
Poster of Blackmail
Blackmail
Cyril Ritchard was
31 in Blackmail
as 'The Artist'.
Sun, Jul 28 1929
Poster of Piccadilly
Piccadilly
Cyril Ritchard was
31 in Piccadilly
as 'Victor Smiles'.
Fri, Feb 01 1929

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Snoop Sisters
The Snoop Sisters
Cyril Ritchard was
76+ in The Snoop Sisters
as 'Morlock'.
First Air Date
Wed, Dec 19 1973
Poster of The Danny Kaye Show
The Danny Kaye Show
Cyril Ritchard was
65+ in The Danny Kaye Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1963
Poster of The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show
Cyril Ritchard was
64+ in The Merv Griffin Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Cyril Ritchard was
64+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Cyril Ritchard was
64+ in The Mike Douglas Show
as 'Self - Co-Host'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of Dr. Kildare
Dr. Kildare
Cyril Ritchard was
63+ in Dr. Kildare
as 'Justin Fitzgibbons'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 27 1961
Poster of Kraft Music Hall
Kraft Music Hall
Cyril Ritchard was
60+ in Kraft Music Hall
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 08 1958
Poster of DuPont Show of the Month
DuPont Show of the Month
Cyril Ritchard was
59+ in DuPont Show of the Month
as 'Sui-Generis the Sorcerer'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1957
Poster of Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Cyril Ritchard was
59+ in Tonight Starring Jack Paar
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 29 1957
Poster of The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
Cyril Ritchard was
58+ in The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956
Poster of The Steve Allen Show
The Steve Allen Show
Cyril Ritchard was
58+ in The Steve Allen Show
as 'Self - rehearsing for 'Jack and the Beanstalk', Self - Dr. Frankenstien, Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 24 1956
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
Cyril Ritchard was
58+ in Tony Awards
as 'Self - Presenter'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of Playwrights '56
Playwrights '56
Cyril Ritchard was
57+ in Playwrights '56
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 04 1955
Poster of Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Cyril Ritchard was
57+ in Alfred Hitchcock Presents
as 'Artist (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1955
Poster of Producers' Showcase
Producers' Showcase
Cyril Ritchard was
56+ in Producers' Showcase
as 'Captain Hook'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 18 1954
Poster of Omnibus
Omnibus
Cyril Ritchard was
54+ in Omnibus
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 09 1952
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Cyril Ritchard was
54+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951
Poster of Lux Video Theatre
Lux Video Theatre
Cyril Ritchard was
52+ in Lux Video Theatre
as 'Arnold'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1950
Poster of What's My Line?
What's My Line?
Cyril Ritchard was
52+ in What's My Line?
as 'Self - Mystery Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950
Poster of Studio One
Studio One
Cyril Ritchard was
50+ in Studio One
as ', Pontius Pilate, Monty Gavenhurst'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 1948
Poster of The Philco Television Playhouse
The Philco Television Playhouse
Cyril Ritchard was
50+ in The Philco Television Playhouse
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 1948
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Cyril Ritchard was
50+ in The Ed Sullivan Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948