Johnathan Southworth "John" Ritter (September 17, 1948 – September 11, 2003) was an American actor, voice over artist and comedian, perhaps best known for playing Jack Tripper and Paul Hennessy in the ABC sitcoms "Three's Company" and "8 Simple Rules," respectively. Don Knotts called him the "greatest physical comedian on the planet." Ritter's final films "Bad Santa," "Clifford's Really Big Movie" and "Stanley's Dinosaur Round-Up" were all dedicated in his memory.

John Ritter

Acting Born September 17, 1948 – Died September 11, 2003 Burbank, California, USA

Johnathan Southworth "John" Ritter (September 17, 1948 – September 11, 2003) was an American actor, voice over artist and comedian, perhaps best known for playing Jack Tripper and Paul Hennessy in the ABC sitcoms "Three's Company" and "8 Simple Rules," respectively. Don Knotts called him the "greatest physical comedian on the planet." Ritter's final films "Bad Santa," "Clifford's Really Big Movie" and "Stanley's Dinosaur Round-Up" were all dedicated in his memory.

Known For

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Self

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Dr. Richard Manning

The Mike Douglas Show

Self - Co-Host

The Mike Douglas Show

Self

Saturday Night Live

Audience Member (uncredited)

The View

Self

Hollywood Squares

Self - Panelist

King of the Hill

Eugene Grandy (voice)

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Self

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

Self

Scrubs

Sam Dorian

The Merv Griffin Show

Self