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Publicity photo of Tex Ritter, who is the father of actor John Ritter. Image by Capitol Records, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Tex RitterTex Ritter Tex Ritter American country singer (1905–1974) This article is about the singer and actor. For the basketball player, see Tex Ritter (basketball). Woodward Maurice "Tex" Ritter (January 12, 1905 – January 2, 1974) was an American country music singer and actor. He was the patriarch of the Ritter acting family (son John Ritter, grandsons Jason Ritter and Tyler Ritter). He is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. This article needs additional citations for verification. (January 2020) Quick facts Background information, Born ... Tex Ritter Ritter in 1966 Background information Born Woodward Maurice Ritter (1905-01-12)January 12, 1905 Murvaul, Texas, U.S. Died January 2, 1974(1974-01-02) (aged 68) Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. Genres Country Occupations Singer actor Years active… (Source: Wikipedia)
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