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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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The Hobbit

Cyril Ritchard was 79 in The Hobbit as 'Elrond (voice)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 27 1977

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)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 19 1975

Tubby the Tuba

Cyril Ritchard was 77 in Tubby the Tuba as 'The Frog (voice)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 30 1975

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)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 21 1972

Hans Brinker

Cyril Ritchard was 72 in Hans Brinker as 'Mijnheer Kleef'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 14 1969

Half a Sixpence

Cyril Ritchard was 70 in Half a Sixpence as 'Harry Chitterlow'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 21 1967

The Daydreamer

Cyril Ritchard was 68 in The Daydreamer as 'The Sandman (voice)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 01 1966

The Lyrics of Alan Jay Lerner

Cyril Ritchard was 68 in The Lyrics of Alan Jay Lerner as 'Host'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 21 1966

The Dangerous Christmas of Red Riding Hood

Cyril Ritchard was 67 in The Dangerous Christmas of Red Riding Hood as 'Big Bad Wolf'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 28 1965

Mr. Scrooge

Cyril Ritchard was 66 in Mr. Scrooge as 'Ebenezer Scrooge'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1964

The Owl and the Pussycat

Cyril Ritchard was 64 in The Owl and the Pussycat

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1962

Peter Pan

Cyril Ritchard was 63 in Peter Pan as 'Mr. Darling / Captain Hook'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 08 1960

The Christmas Tree

Cyril Ritchard was 61 in The Christmas Tree as 'Promenade Member'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 14 1958

Aladdin

Cyril Ritchard was 60 in Aladdin as 'Sui-Generis, the Sorcerer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 21 1958

Peter Pan

Cyril Ritchard was 58 in Peter Pan as 'Mr. Darling / Captain Hook'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 09 1956

Dearest Enemy

Cyril Ritchard was 57 in Dearest Enemy as 'Gen. Howe'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 26 1955

Peter Pan

Cyril Ritchard was 57 in Peter Pan as 'Mr. Darling / Captain Hook'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 07 1955

Pontius Pilate

Cyril Ritchard was 54 in Pontius Pilate as 'Pontius Pilate'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 07 1952

Woman Hater

Cyril Ritchard was 50 in Woman Hater as 'Reveller (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 13 1948

The Winslow Boy

Cyril Ritchard was 50 in The Winslow Boy

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 24 1948

Dangerous Medicine

Cyril Ritchard was 40 in Dangerous Medicine as 'Dr. Noel Penwood'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 23 1938

I See Ice

Cyril Ritchard was 40 in I See Ice as 'Paul Martine'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 10 1938

The Show Goes On

Cyril Ritchard was 39 in The Show Goes On as 'Jimmy'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 31 1937

It's a Grand Old World

Cyril Ritchard was 39 in It's a Grand Old World

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1937

Service for Ladies

Cyril Ritchard was 34 in Service for Ladies as 'Sir William Carter'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 14 1932

Symphony in Two Flats

Cyril Ritchard was 32 in Symphony in Two Flats as 'Leo Chavasse'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 16 1930

Just for a Song

Cyril Ritchard was 32 in Just for a Song as 'Craddock'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 11 1930

Blackmail

Cyril Ritchard was 31 in Blackmail as 'The Artist'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 11 1929

Piccadilly

Cyril Ritchard was 31 in Piccadilly as 'Victor Smiles'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 01 1929

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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The Snoop Sisters

Cyril Ritchard was 76+ in The Snoop Sisters as 'Morlock'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 19 1973

The Danny Kaye Show

Cyril Ritchard was 65+ in The Danny Kaye Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1963

The Merv Griffin Show

Cyril Ritchard was 64+ in The Merv Griffin Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Cyril Ritchard was 64+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962

The Mike Douglas Show

Cyril Ritchard was 64+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self - Co-Host'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961

Dr. Kildare

Cyril Ritchard was 63+ in Dr. Kildare as 'Justin Fitzgibbons'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 27 1961

Kraft Music Hall

Cyril Ritchard was 60+ in Kraft Music Hall as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 08 1958

DuPont Show of the Month

Cyril Ritchard was 59+ in DuPont Show of the Month as 'Sui-Generis the Sorcerer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1957

Tonight Starring Jack Paar

Cyril Ritchard was 59+ in Tonight Starring Jack Paar as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 29 1957

The Dinah Shore Chevy Show

Cyril Ritchard was 58+ in The Dinah Shore Chevy Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956

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'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 24 1956

Tony Awards

Cyril Ritchard was 58+ in Tony Awards as 'Self - Presenter'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956

Playwrights '56

Cyril Ritchard was 57+ in Playwrights '56

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 04 1955

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Cyril Ritchard was 57+ in Alfred Hitchcock Presents as 'Artist (archive footage) (uncredited)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1955

Producers' Showcase

Cyril Ritchard was 56+ in Producers' Showcase as 'Captain Hook'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 18 1954

Omnibus

Cyril Ritchard was 54+ in Omnibus

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 09 1952

Hallmark Hall of Fame

Cyril Ritchard was 54+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951

Lux Video Theatre

Cyril Ritchard was 52+ in Lux Video Theatre as 'Arnold'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1950

What's My Line?

Cyril Ritchard was 52+ in What's My Line? as 'Self - Mystery Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950

Studio One

Cyril Ritchard was 50+ in Studio One as ', Pontius Pilate, Monty Gavenhurst'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 1948

The Philco Television Playhouse

Cyril Ritchard was 50+ in The Philco Television Playhouse

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 1948

The Ed Sullivan Show

Cyril Ritchard was 50+ in The Ed Sullivan Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948