Jason Ritter
Jason Ritter | |
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 Jason Ritter, 2007 | |
| Born | Jason Morgan Ritter |
| Other names | Jace the Ace from Outer Space |
Jason Morgan Ritter (born February 17, 1980) is an American actor, son of the late actor John Ritter and Nancy Morgan. Ritter is probably best known for his roles in "The Class" TV Series and as Jeb Bush in the 2008 controversial Oliver Stone film "W."
Biography
Personal life
Ritter was born in Los Angeles, California, the son of Nancy Morgan and the late John Ritter, and the grandson of musician/actor Tex Ritter and Dorothy Fay. His stepmother is Amy Yasbeck. His siblings are Carly, Tyler, and Stella Ritter. Ritter is a graduate of New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, where he studied at the Atlantic Theatre Company. He also studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. Ritter has been dating Marianna Palka since 1999.
Career
Ritter first made his debut The Dreamer of Oz, after nine years starring in his first TV series Days of our Lives playing the character "Todd" in unknown episodes. three years after starring in the movie PG (2002); one year later starring in Swimfan. In 2003, Jason then starred in the Slasher/Horror film Freddy vs. Jason playing "Will Rollins." He also appeared in Raise Your Voice and Happy Endings.
Among his theater credits are Wendy Wasserstein's Third at Lincoln Center, for which he won the Clarence Derwent Award and the Martin E. Segal Award for his portrayal of the title character; the off-Broadway production of The Beginning of August, and the role of Tim in the world premiere of Neil LaBute's play The Distance From Here at London's Almeida Theatre.
Ritter has volunteered as an actor with the Young Storytellers Program. He starred as Jeb Bush in the Oliver Stone film W.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
| 1990 | The Dreamer of Oz | Harry Neal Baum | |
| 1991 | The Real Story of O Christmas Tree | Rodney | |
| 1999 | Mumford | Martin Brockett | |
| Undressed | Allan | TV Series | |
| 2001 | Law & Order | Nick Simms | Guest spot on TV series |
| Earth Day | Jack | Voice | |
| 2002 | PG | Paul | |
| Swimfan | Randy | ||
| Hack | Buddy Griffin | TV series | |
| 2003 | Smash the Kitty | Josh | Short film |
| Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Billy Baker | Guest spot on TV series | |
| Freddy vs. Jason | Will Rollins | ||
| Player$ | Tim | TV series | |
| 2004 | Who's Your Momma? | Jacob Little | |
| Raise Your Voice | Paul Fletcher | ||
| 2005 | Perceptions | Michael | |
| Happy Endings | Otis McKee | ||
| Joan of Arcadia | Kevin Girardi | TV series | |
| Our very own | Clancy Whitfield | ||
| Placebo | Daniel | ||
| 2006 | Lenexa, 1 mile | Sean Hickey | |
| The Wicker Man | Bar Guy #2 | ||
| 2006–07 | The Class | Ethan Haas | TV series |
| 2007 | The Education of Charlie Banks | Mick | |
| 2008 | The Deal | Lionel Travitz | |
| Good Dick | George | ||
| W. | Jeb Bush | ||
| 2009 | The Perfect Age of Rock 'n' Roll | Eric Genson |
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