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Jason Morgan Ritter
February 17, 1980 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Alma mater | New York University (BFA) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1990–present |
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| Partner(s) | Marianna Palka (1999–2013) |
| Children | 1 |
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Jason Morgan Ritter (born February 17, 1980) is an American actor. He is the son of actors John Ritter and Nancy Morgan. Jason Ritter is well-known for his roles in TV shows like Joan of Arcadia (2003–2005), Gravity Falls (2012–2016), and Raising Dion (2019–2022). He also appeared in Matlock (2024). For his role as Mark Cyr on Parenthood, Ritter was nominated for an Emmy Award in 2012.
Ritter first appeared in a movie called Mumford in 1999. He has also been in films such as Swimfan (2002), Freddy vs. Jason (2003), and Frozen II (2019). Jason Ritter is married to actress Melanie Lynskey. They have one daughter together.
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Early Life and Education
Jason Ritter was born on February 17, 1980, in Los Angeles, California. His parents, Nancy Morgan and John Ritter, were both actors. His grandfathers were also actors, including Tex Ritter. Jason has three siblings, and his stepmother is actress Amy Yasbeck.
When he was a toddler, Jason appeared in the opening credits of his father's TV show, Three's Company. This was not planned, but the producers liked it and kept it in the show.
Jason Ritter went to the Crossroads School in Santa Monica, California. He later studied at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. He also studied acting in London at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.
Exploring Jason Ritter's Acting Career
Early Roles and Teen Films
Jason Ritter started acting professionally at age 10. His first role was in the 1990 TV movie The Dreamer of Oz: The L. Frank Baum Story. A few years later, he had a supporting role in the 1999 comedy-drama film Mumford.
In the early 2000s, Ritter appeared in several movies for teens. These included Swimfan (2002), Freddy vs. Jason (2003), and Raise Your Voice (2004). From 2003 to 2005, he played Kevin Girardi in the TV show Joan of Arcadia. He played the main character's brother, who had a disability.
In 2005, he starred in the comedy Happy Endings. Critics praised the acting in this movie. Jason Ritter's performance in The Education of Charlie Banks (2007) also received great reviews. The Hollywood Reporter called his acting "a head-turner."
Independent Films and Voice Acting
After a role in the 2008 comedy The Deal, Ritter played Jeb Bush in the movie W.. He said he watched many videos and read books to prepare for this role. In the same year, he produced and starred in the independent film Good Dick.
In 2010, Jason Ritter began a recurring role as Mark Cyr on NBC's Parenthood. This role earned him a nomination for an Emmy Award in 2012. He also starred in the 2011 comedy A Bag of Hammers. In this film, he played a character who takes care of a child.
From 2012 to 2016, Ritter was the voice of Dipper Pines in the Disney Channel animated series Gravity Falls. This show was about twin siblings solving mysteries in a strange town. The series was very popular and received high praise. Ritter also appeared in several independent films during this time, including The End of Love and The East.
In 2014, Ritter starred in Wild Canaries, a mystery film. He also played a young man finding comfort with old friends in the drama About Alex. Critics noted his honest portrayal of the character's feelings. In 2015, he joined the cast of Another Period, a historical comedy show. He played Lord Frederick Bellacourt.
Recent Television and Film Projects
In the 2017 film ..., Jason Ritter played Bill, a husband whose wife starts acting like a wild dog. Critics noted his strong performance in this challenging role.
Ritter then starred as Kevin Finn in the TV show Kevin (Probably) Saves the World (2017–2018). He played a financial worker trying to help humanity. In 2018, he appeared in The Tale, a drama based on a true story. Ritter played a difficult role, earning strong reviews for his acting. He shared that making the film was challenging for him.
In 2019, Jason Ritter voiced the character Ryder in Walt Disney's Frozen II. This movie was a huge success at the box office. The same year, he began playing Pat Rollins, a biotech engineer, in the superhero series Raising Dion. This show ran for two seasons on Netflix.
In 2022, Ritter appeared in the miniseries Candy. He played Deputy Denny Reese, investigating a murder. His wife, Melanie Lynskey, also starred in the series. In 2023, Ritter voiced the main character, Jonathan Fall, in the animated series Captain Fall. In 2024, he began a main role in the CBS reboot of Matlock.
Personal Life
Jason Ritter was in a relationship with Marianna Palka from 1999 to 2013. They met while studying acting in New York City. In 2017, Jason Ritter became engaged to New Zealand actress Melanie Lynskey. They had their daughter in December 2018 and got married in 2020.
Jason Ritter has spoken about how his relationship with Melanie Lynskey helped him. He said that she gave him the strength to make positive changes in his life.
Images for kids
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Ritter in 2015
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Ritter in 2007
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Ritter at the 2013 Paleyfest
See also
In Spanish: Jason Ritter para niños
