Harry Ritz was an American actor who is best known for The Gorilla, Behind the Eight Ball, and Straight Place and Show.
Personal and Family Life
Harry Ritz was born on May 22, 1907, in Newark, New Jersey. He was part of The Ritz Brothers, a famous comedy group in the 1930s and 1940s. He married four times, with Naomi C. Leon being his last wife, and had a total of six children from his marriages.
Death and Legacy
Harry Ritz passed away on March 29, 1986, in San Diego, California. He died from pneumonia, compounded by cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. His unique comedic style and contributions to American film and performance make him a memorable figure in show business history.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Blazing Stewardesses | 1975-06-01 | Harry |
| The Gorilla | 1939-05-26 | Harrigan – a Ritz Brother |
| On the Avenue | 1937-02-12 | Harry Ritz |
| Hotel Anchovy | 1934-04-12 | Harry, the manager |
| Kentucky Moonshine | 1938-05-20 | Harrigan – a Ritz Brother |
| Life Begins in College | 1937-10-01 | Harry Ritz |
| Sing, Baby, Sing | 1936-08-21 | Himself |
| You Can’t Have Everything | 1937-08-02 | Harry Ritz |
| The Three Musketeers | 1939-02-17 | One of The Three Lackeys |
| Pack Up Your Troubles | 1939-10-24 | Harry Ritz – The Ritz Brothers |
| Hi’ya, Chum | 1943-02-25 | Merry Madcap |
| Behind the Eight Ball | 1942-12-04 | Harry Jester |
| Never a Dull Moment | 1943-11-19 | The Three Funny Bunnies |
| Argentine Nights | 1940-09-06 | Harry |
| Joys | 1976-03-05 | Self |
| Straight, Place and Show | 1938-09-30 | Harry Ritz |
| Show-Business at War | 1943-05-21 | Self |
| Take It or Leave It | 1944-07-17 | Himself |
| Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood | 1976-07-26 | Cleaning Woman |
| Ali Baba Goes to Town | 1937-10-29 | Himself |
| Silent Movie | 1976-06-17 | Man in Tailor Shop |
| The Sound of Laughter | 1963-12-17 | Harry – Hotel Manager |
| Beane’s of Boston | 1979-05-05 | Mr. Beane |
| What’s My Line? | 1950-02-02 | Self – Mystery Guest |