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- Birth nameHarry Joachim
- Harry Ritz was born on May 22, 1907 in Newark, New Jersey, USA. He was an actor, known for Sing, Baby, Sing (1936), Life Begins in College (1937) and Kentucky Moonshine (1938). He was married to Naomi C. Leon, Betty Kellow Roday, Betty May Heath (actress) and Charlotte Greenfield. He died on March 29, 1986 in San Diego, California, USA.
- SpousesNaomi C. Leon(November 21, 1965 - March 29, 1986) (his death, 2 children)Betty Kellow Roday(September 21, 1945 - ?) (4 children)Betty May Heath (actress)(March 25, 1942 - 1944) (divorced)Charlotte Greenfield(September 11, 1936 - October 11, 1939) (her death)
- The youngest of the Ritz Brothers, though in their stage performances he was placed in the middle between Jim and Al. Referred to by Mel Brooks as 'the wildest' of the three and 'a pure artist'.
- He died of pneumonia, but he also had cancer and suffered from Alzheimer's disease.
- One third of The Ritz Brothers, a zany comedy team, popular in 30's and 40's American movies. (See also Al Ritz and Jimmy Ritz).
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