Movies (Acting Roles)

Stanley's Dinosaur Round-Up
John Ritter would have been no older than 54 in Stanley's Dinosaur Round-Up as 'Great Uncle Stew (voice)'.Movie Released: Tue, Jan 03 2006

Mr. Thornton Goes to Hollywood
John Ritter would have been no older than 54 in Mr. Thornton Goes to Hollywood as 'Self (archive footage)'.Movie Released: Tue, Jun 07 2005

Clifford's Really Big Movie
John Ritter would have been no older than 54 in Clifford's Really Big Movie as 'Clifford the Big Red Dog (voice)'.Movie Released: Fri, Feb 20 2004

Bad Santa
John Ritter would have been no older than 54 in Bad Santa as 'Bob Chipeska'.Movie Released: Wed, Nov 26 2003

Manhood
John Ritter was 54 in Manhood as 'Eli'.Movie Released: Thu, Jan 23 2003

Tadpole
John Ritter was 53 in Tadpole as 'Stanley Grubman'.Movie Released: Fri, Jul 19 2002

Man of the Year
John Ritter was 53 in Man of the Year as 'Bill'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 12 2002

Nuncrackers
John Ritter was 53 in Nuncrackers as 'Narrator'.Movie Released: Sat, Dec 01 2001

Panic
John Ritter was 52 in Panic as 'Josh'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 2000

Terror Tract
John Ritter was 52 in Terror Tract as 'Bob Carter'.Movie Released: Wed, Oct 18 2000

TripFall
John Ritter was 51 in TripFall as 'Tom Williams'.Movie Released: Tue, Jun 27 2000

Lethal Vows
John Ritter was 51 in Lethal Vows as 'David Farris'.Movie Released: Wed, Oct 13 1999

It Came From the Sky
John Ritter was 50 in It Came From the Sky as 'Donald Bridges'.Movie Released: Sat, May 15 1999

Holy Joe
John Ritter was 50 in Holy Joe as 'Joe Cass'.Movie Released: Sun, Mar 28 1999

Dead Husbands
John Ritter was 50 in Dead Husbands as 'Dr. Carter Elston'.Movie Released: Wed, Dec 02 1998

Bride of Chucky
John Ritter was 50 in Bride of Chucky as 'Chief Warren Kincaid'.Movie Released: Thu, Oct 15 1998

Loss of Faith
John Ritter was 50 in Loss of Faith as 'Bruce Simon Barker'.Movie Released: Thu, Oct 01 1998

Shadow of Doubt
John Ritter was 49 in Shadow of Doubt as 'Steven Mayer'.Movie Released: Thu, Apr 09 1998

Chance of a Lifetime
John Ritter was 49 in Chance of a Lifetime as 'Tom Maguire'.Movie Released: Sun, Mar 29 1998

Montana
John Ritter was 49 in Montana as 'Dr. Wexler'.Movie Released: Fri, Jan 16 1998

Hacks
John Ritter was 49 in Hacks as 'Hank'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 19 1997

A Gun, a Car, a Blonde
John Ritter was 48 in A Gun, a Car, a Blonde as 'Duncan the Bartender'.Movie Released: Sun, Jun 01 1997

Nowhere
John Ritter was 48 in Nowhere as 'Moses Helper'.Movie Released: Fri, May 09 1997

A Child's Wish
John Ritter was 48 in A Child's Wish as 'Ed Chandler'.Movie Released: Tue, Jan 21 1997

For Hope
John Ritter was 48 in For Hope as 'Date #5 (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sun, Nov 17 1996

Mercenary
John Ritter was 48 in Mercenary as 'Jonas Ambler'.Movie Released: Thu, Oct 17 1996

Sling Blade
John Ritter was 47 in Sling Blade as 'Vaughan Cunningham'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 30 1996

Unforgivable
John Ritter was 47 in Unforgivable as 'Paul Hegstrom'.Movie Released: Tue, Apr 30 1996

The Colony
John Ritter was 46 in The Colony as 'Rick Knowlton'.Movie Released: Wed, Sep 13 1995

Gramps
John Ritter was 46 in Gramps as 'Clarke MacGruder'.Movie Released: Sat, May 20 1995

North
John Ritter was 45 in North as 'Ward Nelson'.Movie Released: Fri, Jul 22 1994

The Only Way Out
John Ritter was 45 in The Only Way Out as 'Jeremy Carlisle'.Movie Released: Sun, Dec 19 1993

Heartbeat
John Ritter was 44 in Heartbeat as 'Bill Grant'.Movie Released: Mon, Feb 08 1993

Stay Tuned
John Ritter was 43 in Stay Tuned as 'Roy Knable'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 14 1992

Noises Off...
John Ritter was 43 in Noises Off... as 'Garry Lejeune / Roger Tramplemain'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 20 1992

Problem Child 2
John Ritter was 42 in Problem Child 2 as 'Ben Healy'.Movie Released: Wed, Jul 03 1991

The Dreamer of Oz
John Ritter was 42 in The Dreamer of Oz as 'L. Frank Baum'.Movie Released: Mon, Dec 10 1990

Problem Child
John Ritter was 41 in Problem Child as 'Ben'.Movie Released: Fri, Jul 27 1990

My Brother's Wife
John Ritter was 41 in My Brother's Wife as 'Barney'.Movie Released: Sun, Dec 17 1989

Skin Deep
John Ritter was 40 in Skin Deep as 'Zach'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 03 1989

Tricks of the Trade
John Ritter was 40 in Tricks of the Trade as 'Donald Todsen (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Tue, Dec 06 1988

Mickey's 60th Birthday
John Ritter was 40 in Mickey's 60th Birthday as 'Dudley Goode'.Movie Released: Sun, Nov 13 1988

Real Men
John Ritter was 39 in Real Men as 'Bob Wilson'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 25 1987

Prison for Children
John Ritter was 38 in Prison for Children as 'David Royce'.Movie Released: Sat, Mar 14 1987

The Last Fling
John Ritter was 38 in The Last Fling as 'Phillip Reed'.Movie Released: Mon, Feb 09 1987

A Smoky Mountain Christmas
John Ritter was 38 in A Smoky Mountain Christmas as 'Judge Harold Benton (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sun, Dec 14 1986

Unnatural Causes
John Ritter was 38 in Unnatural Causes as 'Frank Coleman'.Movie Released: Mon, Nov 10 1986

Letting Go
John Ritter was 36 in Letting Go as 'Alex'.Movie Released: Sat, May 11 1985

Love Thy Neighbor
John Ritter was 35 in Love Thy Neighbor as 'Danny Loeb'.Movie Released: Wed, May 23 1984

Strong Kids, Safe Kids
John Ritter was 35 in Strong Kids, Safe Kids as 'Himself'.Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1984

Sunset Limousine
John Ritter was 35 in Sunset Limousine as 'Alan O'Black'.Movie Released: Wed, Oct 12 1983

The Flight of Dragons
John Ritter was 33 in The Flight of Dragons as 'Peter Dickinson (voice)'.Movie Released: Tue, Aug 17 1982

Pray TV
John Ritter was 33 in Pray TV as 'Tom McPherson'.Movie Released: Mon, Feb 01 1982

They All Laughed
John Ritter was 33 in They All Laughed as 'Charles Rutledge'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 20 1981

Wholly Moses
John Ritter was 31 in Wholly Moses as 'Satan (The Devil)'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 13 1980

The Comeback Kid
John Ritter was 31 in The Comeback Kid as 'Bubba Newman'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 11 1980

Hero at Large
John Ritter was 31 in Hero at Large as 'Steve Nichols'.Movie Released: Fri, Feb 08 1980

Americathon
John Ritter was 30 in Americathon as 'President Chet Roosevelt'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 10 1979

Leave Yesterday Behind
John Ritter was 29 in Leave Yesterday Behind as 'Paul Stallings'.Movie Released: Sun, May 14 1978

Ringo
John Ritter was 29 in Ringo as 'Marty Flesh'.Movie Released: Tue, Apr 25 1978

Nickelodeon
John Ritter was 28 in Nickelodeon as 'Franklin Frank'.Movie Released: Tue, Dec 21 1976

The Prisoner of Second Avenue
John Ritter was 26 in The Prisoner of Second Avenue as 'Elevator Passenger (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 14 1975

The Stone Killer
John Ritter was 24 in The Stone Killer as 'Hart'.Movie Released: Wed, Aug 08 1973

The Lie
John Ritter was 24 in The Lie as 'Bauer'.Movie Released: Tue, Apr 24 1973

The Other
John Ritter was 23 in The Other as 'Rider'.Movie Released: Wed, May 24 1972

Evil Roy Slade
John Ritter was 23 in Evil Roy Slade as 'Priest (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Feb 18 1972

Scandalous John
John Ritter was 22 in Scandalous John as 'Wendell'.Movie Released: Tue, Jun 22 1971

The Barefoot Executive
John Ritter was 22 in The Barefoot Executive as 'Roger'.Movie Released: Wed, Mar 17 1971
TV Shows (Acting Roles)
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Superstar
John Ritter would have been no older than 54 in Superstar as 'Self (archive footage)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 11 2021

Behind Closed Doors with Natalie Morales
John Ritter would have been no older than 54 in Behind Closed Doors with Natalie Morales as 'Himself (archive footage)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 07 2015

8 Simple Rules
John Ritter was 54+ in 8 Simple Rules as 'Paul Hennessy'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 2002

Breaking News
John Ritter was 53+ in Breaking News TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 17 2002

Scrubs
John Ritter was 53+ in Scrubs as 'Sam Dorian'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 02 2001

TV Funhouse
John Ritter was 52+ in TV Funhouse as 'Narrator (voice)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 06 2000

Clifford the Big Red Dog
John Ritter was 51+ in Clifford the Big Red Dog as ', Clifford the Big Red Dog (voice)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 04 2000

The Early Show
John Ritter was 51+ in The Early Show as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 01 1999

Family Law
John Ritter was 51+ in Family Law as 'Father Andrews'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999

Batman Beyond
John Ritter was 50+ in Batman Beyond as 'Dr. David Wheeler (voice)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 10 1999

Felicity
John Ritter was 50+ in Felicity as 'Mr. Andrew Covington'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 29 1998

Over the Top
John Ritter was 49+ in Over the Top as 'Justin'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 21 1997

Veronica's Closet
John Ritter was 49+ in Veronica's Closet as 'Tim Margolin'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 25 1997

Ally McBeal
John Ritter was 48+ in Ally McBeal as 'George Madison'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 1997

The View
John Ritter was 48+ in The View as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997

Buffy the Vampire Slayer
John Ritter was 48+ in Buffy the Vampire Slayer as 'Self, Ted Buchanan'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 10 1997

King of the Hill
John Ritter was 48+ in King of the Hill as 'Eugene Grandy (voice)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 12 1997

E! True Hollywood Story
John Ritter was 47+ in E! True Hollywood Story TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 21 1996

NewsRadio
John Ritter was 46+ in NewsRadio as 'Frank Westford'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 21 1995

Touched by an Angel
John Ritter was 46+ in Touched by an Angel as 'Mike O'Conner, Sheriff Tom McKinsley'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994

Chicago Hope
John Ritter was 46+ in Chicago Hope TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 18 1994

Intimate Portrait
John Ritter was 45+ in Intimate Portrait as 'Self - Interviewee, Self - Narrator (voice)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 14 1993

Dave's World
John Ritter was 45+ in Dave's World as 'John Ritter'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1993

Late Night with Conan O'Brien
John Ritter was 44+ in Late Night with Conan O'Brien as 'Self - Guest'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1993

Hearts Afire
John Ritter was 43+ in Hearts Afire as 'John Hartman'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 1992

The Larry Sanders Show
John Ritter was 43+ in The Larry Sanders Show as 'John Ritter'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 15 1992

Fish Police
John Ritter was 43+ in Fish Police TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 28 1992

It
John Ritter was 42+ in It as 'Ben Hanscom'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 18 1990

Wings
John Ritter was 41+ in Wings as 'Stuart Davenport'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 19 1990

Anything But Love
John Ritter was 40+ in Anything But Love as 'Patrick Serreau'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 07 1989

LIVE with Kelly and Mark
John Ritter was 39+ in LIVE with Kelly and Mark TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1988

Hooperman
John Ritter was 39+ in Hooperman as 'Detective Harry Hooperman'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 23 1987

Life with Lucy
John Ritter was 38+ in Life with Lucy as 'John Ritter'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 20 1986

Muppet Babies
John Ritter was 36+ in Muppet Babies TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 05 1984

Three's a Crowd
John Ritter was 36+ in Three's a Crowd as 'Jack Tripper'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 25 1984

The Cosby Show
John Ritter was 36+ in The Cosby Show as 'Ray Evans'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1984

Nature
John Ritter was 34+ in Nature as 'Narrator (voice)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 10 1982

Entertainment Tonight
John Ritter was 32+ in Entertainment Tonight as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 15 1981

The Ropers
John Ritter was 30+ in The Ropers TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 13 1979

The Love Boat
John Ritter was 29+ in The Love Boat as 'Dale Riley, Ben Cummins'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1977

Three's Company
John Ritter was 28+ in Three's Company as 'Jack Tripper'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 15 1977

Doc
John Ritter was 26+ in Doc TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 13 1975

Starsky & Hutch
John Ritter was 26+ in Starsky & Hutch as 'Tom Cole'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 10 1975

The Bob Crane Show
John Ritter was 26+ in The Bob Crane Show TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 06 1975

Petrocelli
John Ritter was 25+ in Petrocelli as 'John Oleson'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 11 1974

Rhoda
John Ritter was 25+ in Rhoda as 'Vince Mazuma, Jerry Blocker'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 1974

Kojak
John Ritter was 25+ in Kojak as 'Kenny Soames'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 24 1973

Barnaby Jones
John Ritter was 24+ in Barnaby Jones as 'Joe Rockwell'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 28 1973

The Streets of San Francisco
John Ritter was 24+ in The Streets of San Francisco as 'John 'Johnny' Steiner'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 23 1972

M*A*S*H
John Ritter was 24+ in M*A*S*H as 'Private Carter'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 17 1972

The Bob Newhart Show
John Ritter was 23+ in The Bob Newhart Show as 'Dave'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1972

The Waltons
John Ritter was 23+ in The Waltons as 'Rev. Matthew Fordwick'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 14 1972

The Rookies
John Ritter was 23+ in The Rookies TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1972

Great Performances
John Ritter was 22+ in Great Performances as 'Richard'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 28 1971

Dan August
John Ritter was 22+ in Dan August as 'Coley Smith'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 23 1970

The Mary Tyler Moore Show
John Ritter was 22+ in The Mary Tyler Moore Show as 'Reverend Chatfield'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 19 1970

Medical Center
John Ritter was 21+ in Medical Center as 'Ronnie'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 24 1969

Hawaii Five-O
John Ritter was 20+ in Hawaii Five-O as 'Ryan Moore, Mike Welles'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1968

Mannix
John Ritter was 18+ in Mannix as 'Cliff Elgin'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1967

The Mike Douglas Show
John Ritter was 13+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self - Co-Host, Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961

The Bob Hope Show
John Ritter was 1+ in The Bob Hope Show as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 09 1950

Golden Globe Awards
John Ritter was 0+ in Golden Globe Awards as 'Self - Nominee, Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 1944