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 a pioneer of American country music, a singer, and an actor from the mid-1930s into the 1960s. He was the patriarch of the Ritter acting family (son John Ritter, grandsons Jason Ritter and Tyler Ritter, and granddaughter Carly). He is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. This article needs additional citations for verification. (January 2020) Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Tex Ritter Ritter in 1966 Background information Birth name Woodward Maurice Ritter Born (1905-01-12)January 12, 1905 Murvaul, Texas, U.S.… (Source: Wikipedia)
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