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John Ritter in Problem Child (1990)

Awards

John Ritter

6 wins & 18 nominations

Daytime Emmy Awards

  • John Ritter and Grey DeLisle in Clifford the Big Red Dog (2000)
    2004 Nominee Daytime Emmy
    • Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program
    • Clifford the Big Red Dog
    For playing "Clifford". Posthumously.
  • John Ritter and Grey DeLisle in Clifford the Big Red Dog (2000)
    2003 Nominee Daytime Emmy
    • Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program
    • Clifford the Big Red Dog
    For playing "Clifford".
  • John Ritter and Grey DeLisle in Clifford the Big Red Dog (2000)
    2002 Nominee Daytime Emmy
    • Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program
    • Clifford the Big Red Dog
    For playing "Clifford".
  • John Ritter and Grey DeLisle in Clifford the Big Red Dog (2000)
    2001 Nominee Daytime Emmy
    • Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program
    • Clifford the Big Red Dog
    For playing "Clifford".

Primetime Emmy Awards

  • James Garner, Katey Sagal, David Spade, Kaley Cuoco, Amy Davidson, and Martin Spanjers in 8 Simple Rules (2002)
    2004 Nominee Primetime Emmy
    • Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
    • 8 Simple Rules
    For playing "Paul Hennessy". Posthumously.
  • Calista Flockhart in Ally McBeal (1997)
    1999 Nominee Primetime Emmy
    • Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series
    • Ally McBeal
    For playing "George Madison". For episodes "It's My Party" and "Story Of Love".
  • Hooperman (1987)
    1988 Nominee Primetime Emmy
    • Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
    • Hooperman
    For playing "Harry Hooperman".
  • John Ritter, Suzanne Somers, and Joyce DeWitt in Three's Company (1976)
    1984 Winner Primetime Emmy
    • Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
    • Three's Company
    For playing "Jack Tripper".
  • John Ritter, Suzanne Somers, and Joyce DeWitt in Three's Company (1976)
    1981 Nominee Primetime Emmy
    • Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
    • Three's Company
    For playing "Jack Tripper".

Golden Globes, USA

  • Hooperman (1987)
    1988 Nominee Golden Globe
    • Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical
    • Hooperman
  • Unnatural Causes (1986)
    1987 Nominee Golden Globe
    • Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television
    • Unnatural Causes
  • John Ritter, Suzanne Somers, and Joyce DeWitt in Three's Company (1976)
    1984 Winner Golden Globe
    • Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical
    • Three's Company
  • John Ritter, Suzanne Somers, and Joyce DeWitt in Three's Company (1976)
    1980 Nominee Golden Globe
    • Best Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical
    • Three's Company
  • John Ritter, Suzanne Somers, and Joyce DeWitt in Three's Company (1976)
    1979 Nominee Golden Globe
    • Best Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical
    • Three's Company

People's Choice Awards, USA

  • John Ritter in Problem Child (1990)
    1988 Winner People's Choice Award
    • Favorite Male Performer in a New TV Program

Photoplay Awards

  • John Ritter, Suzanne Somers, and Joyce DeWitt in Three's Company (1976)
    1979 Nominee Gold Medal
    • Favorite TV Program
    • Three's Company
    Shared with: Joyce DeWitt

Actor Awards

  • Sling Blade (1996)
    1997 Nominee Actor
    • Outstanding Performance by a Cast
    • Sling Blade
    Shared with: Billy Bob Thornton · Dwight Yoakam · J.T. Walsh · Lucas Black · Natalie Canerday · Robert Duvall

US Comedy Arts Festival

  • John Ritter in Problem Child (1990)
    1998 Winner Audience Award
    • Grand Jury Award - Comedy (Performance)
    Title: "Sketches for the Festival by Steve Martin"; Sketch titles listed on program: "A World Without Sex?" "The Paparazzi of Plato" "The Arrival of Helen into Troy" ... Cast: John Ritter, Julie Hagerty, W.H. Macy, Felicity Huffman, Mathew Poage, Paula Cale, Keene Curtis
    Shared with: Steve Martin · Julie Hagerty · William H. Macy · Felicity Huffman · Mathew Poage · Paula Cale · Keene Curtis · Joan Stein Schimke · Ted Weiant

Walk of Fame

  • John Ritter in Problem Child (1990)
    1983 Winner Star on the Walk of Fame
    • Television
    On 28 September 1983. At 6627 Hollywood Blvd.

Chlotrudis Awards

  • Sling Blade (1996)
    1997 Nominee Chlotrudis Award
    • Best Supporting Actor
    • Sling Blade

DVD Exclusive Awards

  • Gary Cooper, Lloyd Bridges, Lee Van Cleef, Katy Jurado, Ian MacDonald, Robert J. Wilke, and Sheb Wooley in High Noon (1952)
    2003 Nominee DVD Premiere Award
    • Best Audio Commentary, Library Release
    • High Noon
    For the Collector's Edition.
    Shared with: Maria Cooper Janis · Jonathan Foreman · Tim Zinnemann

Online Film & Television Association

  • John Ritter in Problem Child (1990)
    2014 Winner OFTA TV Hall of Fame
    • Actors and Actresses
    For four decades, John Ritter as an ever-present fixture on network television. His career took off with an eighteen-episode run on _The Waltons" (1971)_ and individual performances on several series before transitioning into the role Jack Tripper on Three's Company (1976) where he did eight seasons and another season on the short-lived spin-off Three's a Crowd (1984). He also launched two other short-lived series before succumbing to an aortic dissection in 2003. In his career, he was honored with six Emmy nominations, winning one for his role on Three's Company (1976). Award was given posthumously.

20/20 Awards

  • Sling Blade (1996)
    2017 Nominee Felix
    • Best Supporting Actor
    • Sling Blade

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