Get to know Jason Ritter: Biography, Age, Career, Net Worth, Height, Relationship & More
Jason Ritter is an American actor and producer known for his roles as Kevin Girardi in the television series Joan of Arcadia, Ethan Haas in The Class, Sean Walker in the NBC series The Event, Dipper Pines in Gravity Falls, and Pat Rollins in Raising Dion.
Previously Jason Ritter was best known for being the son of the late sitcom star John Ritter, but now has struck out on his own since the untimely death of his father, consistently making a name for himself as an actor equally adept at both drama and his father’s forte, comedy.
Jason Ritter faced higher expectations, particularly in acting school, where he felt he already had one strike against him before he even started because of his last name as his father was a well-known sitcom star.
Jason Ritter’s Biography
Jason Morgan Ritter born on February 17, 1980, is an American actor and producer known for his roles as Kevin Girardi in the television series Joan of Arcadia, Ethan Haas in The Class, Sean Walker in the NBC series The Event, Dipper Pines in Gravity Falls, and Pat Rollins in Raising Dion.
Jason Ritter also played the recurring role of Mark Cyr in the NBC television series Parenthood, for which he received an Emmy Award nomination. In 2017, he starred in the ABC comedy series Kevin (Probably) Saves the World and voiced the character Ryder in Frozen II.
Jason Ritter first appeared in the opening credits of his father’s show Three’s Company with Joyce DeWitt in the petting-zoo scene. He appeared in The Dreamer of Oz: The L. Frank Baum Story, co-starring as Baum’s son alongside his own father. In 2002, he appeared in the movies PG and Swimfan, and in 2003, had a major role in the slasher/horror film Freddy vs. Jason as Will Rollins, and Raise Your Voice and Happy Endings.
Jason Ritter portrayed Jeb Bush in the Oliver Stone film W, and also voiced substitute teacher, Mr. Fisk, in an episode of All Grown Up!, the grown-up version of Rugrats, a teacher whom Angelica falls in love with in 2007. In 2008, he produced and starred in the film Good Dick with his long-term girlfriend at the time, Marianna Palka, who also wrote and directed the film.
Among Jason Ritter’s theater credits are Wendy Wasserstein’s Third at Lincoln Center, for which he won the Clarence Derwent Award and the Martin E. Segal Award for his portrayal of the title character; the Off-Broadway production of The Beginning of August, and the role of Tim in the world premiere of Neil LaBute’s play The Distance From Here at London’s Almeida Theatre.
In 2012, Jason Ritter starred in the Disney Channel series Gravity Falls, a show about twins Dipper and Mabel Pines who are sent to live with their “Grunkle” Stan and decipher the weird events of Gravity Falls, Oregon, and h voiced Dipper in the show. He appeared in the MTV show Punk’d and also starred as Sean Walker in the season-long NBC drama series The Event, which premiered on September 20, 2010.
Jason Ritter appeared alongside Kate French in the 2011 short film Atlantis, a romance film centered on two strangers who fall in love during the preparation for the final launch of the NASA Space Shuttle Atlantis. He had a recurring role on NBC’s Parenthood, and his performance on the show earned him an Emmy Award nomination in 2012.
From October 1999 to 2013, Jason Ritter was in a relationship with Marianna Palka. They met while they were both studying at the Atlantic Theater Company in New York City but the relationship ended and four years later after the breakup in 2017, Jason Ritter became engaged to actress Melanie Lynskey after four years of dating. They had their first child, a daughter, in December 2018, and got married in 2020.
Jason Ritter’s Nationality
Born in Los Angeles, California, United States, Jason Ritter is an American
Jason Ritter’s Net Worth
Jason Ritter is an American actor and producer who has a net worth of $8 million.
Where is Jason Ritter from?
Jason Ritter is from Los Angeles a sprawling Southern California city and the center of the nation’s film and television industry. Near its iconic Hollywood sign, studios such as Paramount Pictures, Universal, and Warner Brothers offer behind-the-scenes tours.
How old is Jason Ritter?
Born on February 17, 1980, Jason Ritter is 43 years
Jason Ritter’s Height & Weight
Jason Ritter stands 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m) tall and weighs 78 kg (172 lbs)
Jason Ritter’s Career
Jason Ritter as an actor first appeared in the opening credits of his father’s show Three’s Company with Joyce DeWitt in the petting-zoo scene. He appeared in The Dreamer of Oz: The L. Frank Baum Story, co-starring as Baum’s son alongside his own father. In 2002, he appeared in the movies PG and Swimfan, and in 2003, had a major role in the slasher/horror film Freddy vs. Jason as Will Rollins, and Raise Your Voice and Happy Endings.
Jason Ritter portrayed Jeb Bush in the Oliver Stone film W, and also voiced substitute teacher, Mr. Fisk, in an episode of All Grown Up!, the grown-up version of Rugrats, a teacher whom Angelica falls in love with in 2007. In 2008, he produced and starred in the film Good Dick with his long-term girlfriend at the time, Marianna Palka, who also wrote and directed the film.
Among Jason Ritter’s theater credits are Wendy Wasserstein’s Third at Lincoln Center, for which he won the Clarence Derwent Award and the Martin E. Segal Award for his portrayal of the title character; the Off-Broadway production of The Beginning of August, and the role of Tim in the world premiere of Neil LaBute’s play The Distance From Here at London’s Almeida Theatre.
In 2012, Jason Ritter starred in the Disney Channel series Gravity Falls, a show about twins Dipper and Mabel Pines who are sent to live with their “Grunkle” Stan and decipher the weird events of Gravity Falls, Oregon, and h voiced Dipper in the show. He appeared in the MTV show Punk’d and also starred as Sean Walker in the season-long NBC drama series The Event, which premiered on September 20, 2010.
Jason Ritter appeared alongside Kate French in the 2011 short film Atlantis, a romance film centered on two strangers who fall in love during the preparation for the final launch of the NASA Space Shuttle Atlantis. He had a recurring role on NBC’s Parenthood, and his performance on the show earned him an Emmy Award nomination in 2012.
Jason Ritter’s Marital Status
Jason Ritter has been married to Melanie Lynskey since 2020. Melanie Jayne Lynskey is a New Zealand actress known for her portrayals of complex women and her command of American dialects, she works predominantly in independent films. At 16 years of age, Melanie Lynskey captivated filmgoers with an astonishing debut in Peter Jackson’s revered psychological crime picture, Heavenly Creatures (1994).
Jason Ritter’s Family & Siblings
Jason Ritter was born to actors Nancy Morgan and John Ritter. He is the grandson of actors Tex Ritter (who died six years before Ritter was born) and Dorothy Fay. His stepmother is actress Amy Yasbeck. He has three siblings including actor Tyler Ritter.
Why is Jason Ritter famous?
Jason Ritter is known for his roles as Kevin Girardi in the television series Joan of Arcadia, Ethan Haas in The Class, Sean Walker in the NBC series The Event, Dipper Pines in Gravity Falls, and Pat Rollins in Raising Dion.
Jason Ritter’s Children
Jason Ritter is a father of one, sharing a 4-year-old daughter with his wife, “Yellowjackets” star Melanie Lynskey.
Jason Ritter’s Social Media
Jason Ritter goes by the handle (@jason_ritter) on Instagram and (@JasonRitter) on Twitter.
