Harry Ritz

Harry Ritz

Deceased · Born: May 22, 1907 · Died: Mar 29, 1986

Personal Details

BornMay 22, 1907 Newark, New Jersey, USA
Spouse
  • Naomi C. Leon

    ( Nov 21, 1965 to Mar 29, 1986 )
  • Betty Kellow Roday

    ( Sep 21, 1945 to Jul 13, 2025 )
  • Betty May Heath (actress)

    ( Mar 25, 1942 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Charlotte Greenfield

    ( Sep 11, 1936 to Oct 11, 1939 )

Biography

Harry Ritz, a renowned actor of stage and screen, was born on May 22, 1907, in the vibrant city of Newark, New Jersey, USA, a bustling metropolis situated along the Passaic River.

He was an accomplished thespian, known for his captivating performances in a variety of films, including the 1938 comedy-drama "Kentucky Moonshine", the 1937 musical comedy "Life Begins in College", and the 1936 musical comedy "Sing, Baby, Sing".

Throughout his life, Harry Ritz was married to four remarkable women: Naomi C. Leon, a talented individual in her own right; Betty Kellow Roday, a woman of great beauty and charm; Betty May Heath, a talented actress in her own right; and Charlotte Greenfield, a woman of great intelligence and wit.

Harry Ritz's life was marked by both triumph and tragedy, and his passing on March 29, 1986, in the beautiful city of San Diego, California, USA, was a significant loss to the world of entertainment and those who knew him.

Career

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1976
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Silent Movie
Silent Movie as Man in Tailor Shop
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1975
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1963
The Sound of Laughter
The Sound of Laughter as Harry - Hotel Manager
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1944
Take It or Leave It
Take It or Leave It as (archive footage) (uncredited)
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1943
Never a Dull Moment
Never a Dull Moment as The Three Funny Bunnies
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Hi'Ya Chum
Hi'Ya Chum as Merry Madcap
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1942
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1940
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1939
The Gorilla
The Gorilla as Harrigan - a Ritz Brother
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The Three Musketeers
The Three Musketeers as One of The Three Lackeys
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Pack Up Your Troubles
Pack Up Your Troubles as Harry Ritz - The Ritz Brothers
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1938
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Kentucky Moonshine
Kentucky Moonshine as Harrigan - a Ritz Brother
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1937
On the Avenue
On the Avenue as Harry Ritz
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One in a Million
One in a Million as The Ritz Brothers
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1976
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1943
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1937
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1936