Jason Ritter is an American actor, born on February 17, 1980. He comes from a family of actors, including his late father John Ritter, his mother Nancy Morgan, and his grandfather Tex Ritter.
Ritter is best known for his roles in various television shows such as "Joan of Arcadia," "The Class," "Parenthood," "Gravity Falls," "Another Period," and "Kevin (Probably) Saves the World." He has also appeared in several films, including "W." and "The Tale," among others.
In addition to his acting career, Ritter is also involved in various charitable causes and has supported organizations such as The Adrienne Shelly Foundation, which supports women filmmakers.
Jason Ritter Movies
Here are some movies that Jason Ritter has appeared in:
Freddy vs. Jason (2003) - A horror movie that pits two iconic horror movie villains, Freddy Krueger and Jason Voorhees, against each other.
Swimfan (2002) - A thriller in which Ritter plays a high school swimmer who becomes involved with a new girl at school, only to discover that she is dangerously obsessed with him.
Happy Endings (2005) - A dark comedy about a group of people whose lives become intertwined as they search for love, happiness, and success in Los Angeles.
Our Very Own (2005) - A coming-of-age drama set in the 1970s, in which Ritter plays a high school student who dreams of leaving his small town and becoming a filmmaker.
The Education of Charlie Banks (2007) - A drama about a college student named Charlie Banks (Jesse Eisenberg) who must confront his past when a childhood bully (Ritter) shows up on campus.
Good Dick (2008) - A romantic comedy-drama in which Ritter plays a video store clerk who becomes infatuated with a reclusive young woman who rents movies from him.
W. (2008) - A biographical drama about the life of former U.S. President George W. Bush, directed by Oliver Stone. Ritter plays the role of Jeb Bush.
The Perfect Family (2011) - A comedy-drama in which Ritter plays the son of a devout Catholic woman who is nominated for the prestigious "Catholic Woman of the Year" award, but must deal with family secrets and dysfunction.
The Brooklyn Brothers Beat the Best (2011) - A comedy-drama in which Ritter plays one half of a musical duo who embark on a road trip across the country to try to make it big.
The East (2013) - A thriller in which Ritter plays an FBI agent who goes undercover to infiltrate an anarchist group known as "The East."
The Tale (2018) - A drama about a woman (Laura Dern) who confronts long-repressed memories of sexual abuse from her childhood. Ritter plays the role of Bill, a man who was involved in the abuse.
Frozen II (2019) - An animated musical in which Ritter provides the voice of Ryder, a member of the Northuldra tribe who befriends Anna and Elsa
Jason Ritter TV shows
Here are some TV shows that Jason Ritter has appeared in:
Joan of Arcadia (2003-2005) - A drama series in which Ritter played the recurring role of Kevin Girardi, the brother of the titular character.
The Class (2006-2007) - A comedy series in which Ritter played the lead role of Ethan Haas, a recently dumped man who reconnects with his former classmates.
Parenthood (2010-2015) - A family drama series in which Ritter played the recurring role of Mark Cyr, a high school teacher who becomes romantically involved with one of the main characters.
Gravity Falls (2012-2016) - An animated series in which Ritter provided the voice of Dipper Pines, one of the main characters.
Another Period (2015-2018) - A comedy series in which Ritter played the recurring role of Hamish, a journalist who becomes involved with the Bellacourt family.
Kevin (Probably) Saves the World (2017-2018) - A fantasy comedy-drama series in which Ritter played the lead role of Kevin Finn, a man who is visited by a celestial being and tasked with saving the world.
Raising Dion (2019-2021) - A science fiction drama series in which Ritter played the recurring role of Pat Rollins, a friend and mentor to the main character's mother.
These are just a few examples of the TV shows that Jason Ritter has appeared in throughout his career.
Jason Ritter Awards
Jason Ritter has been nominated for a few awards throughout his career, but he has not yet won any major awards. Here are some of his nominations:
Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series - Nominated in 2012 for his role as Mark Cyr on "Parenthood."
Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series - Nominated in 2016 for his role as Bill Dobbs on "The Returned."
Behind the Voice Actors Award for Best Male Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Guest Role - Nominated in 2017 for his voice role as Dipper Pines on "Gravity Falls."
BTVA Television Voice Acting Award for Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Nominated in 2018 as part of the voice cast of "Gravity Falls."
Gold Derby TV Award for Best Drama Guest Actor - Nominated in 2019 for his role as Pat Rollins on "Raising Dion."
While Ritter has not yet won any major awards, he has received critical acclaim for many of his performances and is highly regarded in the industry.
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