JOHN RITTER (Bob Chipeska) The late John Ritter touched audiences for over 30 years with his wide range of film, television and stage performances. Most recently, Ritter had returned to television in the acclaimed sitcom "8 Simple Rules" opposite Katey Sagal, starring as a former sportswriter who decides to stay at home and help raise the kids while his wife (Sagal) returns to work. The show received the People's Choice Award for “Favorite New Television Comedy” and the Teen Choice Award for “Favorite Comedy Series.”
The youngest son of Western film star and country music legend Tex Ritter, Ritter first came to national prominence as the star of television's long-running hit comedy series "Three's Company," for which he received an Emmy, a Golden Globe and a People's Choice award for his role as Jack Tripper. He then went on to star in the television series "Hooperman," receiving further Emmy and Golden Globe nominations and winning a People's Choice Award. Following that series, he starred in the comedy series "Hearts Afire.”
In addition to his series work, Ritter starred in more than 25 television movies, including "Unnatural Causes," for which he received an Emmy nomination for Best Actor, Stephen King's “It," "The Dreamer of Oz," "The Only Way Out," "Unforgivable," "A Child's Wish" -- featuring a special appearance by President Clinton -- and "Chance of a Lifetime" starring opposite Katey Sagal. He guest-starred on many popular television series including "Ally McBeal," for which he was nominated for an Emmy Award. He also was the voice of "Clifford the Big Red Dog" on the popular PBS animated series, a role for which he received two Emmy nominations. In addition to a very busy television career, Ritter also had an accomplished career in feature films with credits that include Peter Bogdanovich's "They All Laughed" and "Noises Off," Blake Edwards' "Skin Deep," "Problem Child," Billy Bob Thornton’s "Sling Blade" and "Panic." He recently costarred with Sigourney Weaver in Miramax's "Tadpole" for director Gary Winick. He also appeared in the independent feature "Manhood" which premiered at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival. Meanwhile, on the stage, he appeared in more than 50 plays all over the country and notably completed a nine-month starring role in the Broadway premiere of Neil Simon's "The Dinner Party," which won a Theatre World Award and the 2001 Outer Critics Circle Award. He most recently starred on the Los Angeles stage in "J for J" in a six-week run at the Court Theatre.
In June 2003, John Ritter was honored with the Music Center's Distinguished Artist Award for Lifetime Achievement.
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