John Ritter
| Born | September 17, 1948 |
| Hometown | Burbank, California, United States |
| Height | 5'11" (1.80m) |
| Spouse | Amy Yasbeck, Nancy Morgan |
| Children | Jason Ritter, Tyler Ritter |
| Parents | Tex Ritter, Dorothy Fay |
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'Three's Company' star says show has 'lifelong fans' because it provided 'safe haven' from 'oppressive' times
- On the 40th anniversary of the series finale, "Three's Company" star Joyce DeWitt is sharing why she believes the show was so successful and resonated with fans.
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Amy Yasbeck's call to action for Aortic Dissection Awareness Day
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2004 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series | 8 Simple Rules | Nominated |
| 1997 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | Sling Blade | Nominated |
| 1988 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy | Hooperman | Nominated |
| 1988 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series | Hooperman | Nominated |
| 1987 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made | Unnatural Causes (1986 film) | Nominated |
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