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Jason Ritter
Jason Ritter is the son of late TV legend John Ritter.
Born on February 7, 1980, Ritter grew up in Los Angeles and came to New York for college to take advantage of NYU’s acting and arts programs.
Although he made his first appearance as a toddler in the opening credits to his father’s show Three’s Company, Ritter assumed his first role as an adult in 2002’s Swimfan. The actor went on to appear in films like Freddy vs. Jason and Mumford.
Ritter also found popularity on the fantasy TV series, Joan of Arcadia, on which he appeared as Kevin Girardi from 2003-2005.
When he’s not acting, Ritter manages his own theater group, The Irreputable Theatre Company, in New York.
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