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Al Ritz(1901-1965)

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Al Ritz
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The Gorilla (1939)
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Al Ritz was born on 27 August 1901 in Newark, New Jersey, USA. He was an actor, known for Behind the Eight Ball (1942), The Gorilla (1939) and Straight Place and Show (1938). He was married to Antoinette "Annette" Calamari. He died on 22 December 1965 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
BornAugust 27, 1901
DiedDecember 22, 1965(64)
BornAugust 27, 1901
DiedDecember 22, 1965(64)
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Known for

Carol Bruce, William Demarest, Dick Foran, Grace McDonald, Al Ritz, Harry Ritz, Jimmy Ritz, and The Ritz Brothers in Behind the Eight Ball (1942)
Behind the Eight Ball
5.9
  • Al Jester(as The Ritz Brothers)
  • 1942
Al Ritz, Harry Ritz, Jimmy Ritz, and The Ritz Brothers in The Gorilla (1939)
The Gorilla
4.8
  • Mulligan
  • 1939
Richard Arlen, Phyllis Brooks, Ethel Merman, Al Ritz, Harry Ritz, Jimmy Ritz, and The Ritz Brothers in Straight Place and Show (1938)
Straight Place and Show
5.7
  • Al Ritz(as The Ritz Brothers)
  • 1938
Al Ritz, Harry Ritz, Jimmy Ritz, and The Ritz Brothers in Life Begins in College (1937)
Life Begins in College
5.1
  • Al Ritz(as The Ritz Brothers)
  • 1937

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  • Ed Sullivan in The Ed Sullivan Show (1948)
    The Ed Sullivan Show
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Comedian (as The Ritz Brothers)
    • 1961
  • Stuart Crawford, Frances Langford, Al Ritz, Harry Ritz, Jimmy Ritz, and The Ritz Brothers in Never a Dull Moment (1943)
    Never a Dull Moment
    6.8
    • Al- One of The Three Funny Bunnies (as The Ritz Brothers)
    • 1943
  • June Clyde, Jane Frazee, Robert Paige, Al Ritz, Harry Ritz, Jimmy Ritz, and The Ritz Brothers in Hi'Ya Chum (1943)
    Hi'Ya Chum
    5.8
    • Merry Madcap Al (as The Ritz Brothers)
    • 1943
  • Carol Bruce, William Demarest, Dick Foran, Grace McDonald, Al Ritz, Harry Ritz, Jimmy Ritz, and The Ritz Brothers in Behind the Eight Ball (1942)
    Behind the Eight Ball
    5.9
    • Al Jester (as The Ritz Brothers)
    • 1942
  • Laverne Andrews, Maxene Andrews, Patty Andrews, Al Ritz, Harry Ritz, Jimmy Ritz, The Ritz Brothers, and The Andrews Sisters in Argentine Nights (1940)
    Argentine Nights
    6.4
    • Al (as The Ritz Brothers)
    • 1940
  • Al Ritz, Harry Ritz, Jimmy Ritz, Jane Withers, and The Ritz Brothers in Pack Up Your Troubles (1939)
    Pack Up Your Troubles
    5.8
    • Al Ritz - The Ritz Brothers (uncredited)
    • 1939
  • Al Ritz, Harry Ritz, Jimmy Ritz, and The Ritz Brothers in The Gorilla (1939)
    The Gorilla
    4.8
    • Mulligan
    • 1939
  • Don Ameche, Gloria Stuart, Pauline Moore, Al Ritz, Harry Ritz, Jimmy Ritz, and The Ritz Brothers in The Three Musketeers (1939)
    The Three Musketeers
    5.9
    • Third Lackey (uncredited)
    • 1939
  • Richard Arlen, Phyllis Brooks, Ethel Merman, Al Ritz, Harry Ritz, Jimmy Ritz, and The Ritz Brothers in Straight Place and Show (1938)
    Straight Place and Show
    5.7
    • Al Ritz (as The Ritz Brothers)
    • 1938
  • Tony Martin, Al Ritz, Harry Ritz, Jimmy Ritz, Marjorie Weaver, and The Ritz Brothers in Kentucky Moonshine (1938)
    Kentucky Moonshine
    5.6
    • Al Ritz (as Ritz Brothers)
    • 1938
  • The Goldwyn Follies (1938)
    The Goldwyn Follies
    5.3
    • Al Ritz (uncredited)
    • 1938
  • Eddie Cantor, June Lang, Gypsy Rose Lee, and Roland Young in Ali Baba Goes to Town (1937)
    Ali Baba Goes to Town
    6.3
    • Al Ritz - at Fictional Premiere (uncredited)
    • 1937
  • Al Ritz, Harry Ritz, Jimmy Ritz, and The Ritz Brothers in Life Begins in College (1937)
    Life Begins in College
    5.1
    • Al Ritz (as The Ritz Brothers)
    • 1937
  • Don Ameche, Alice Faye, Gypsy Rose Lee, Tony Martin, Al Ritz, Harry Ritz, Jimmy Ritz, Arthur Treacher, Charles Winninger, and The Ritz Brothers in You Can't Have Everything (1937)
    You Can't Have Everything
    6.3
    • Al Ritz (uncredited)
    • 1937
  • Irving Berlin, Madeleine Carroll, Alice Faye, Stepin Fetchit, Alan Mowbray, Dick Powell, Sig Ruman, Cora Witherspoon, and The Ritz Brothers in On the Avenue (1937)
    On the Avenue
    6.7
    • Al (as Ritz Brothers)
    • 1937

Soundtrack

  • Don Ameche, Alice Faye, Gypsy Rose Lee, Tony Martin, Al Ritz, Harry Ritz, Jimmy Ritz, Arthur Treacher, Charles Winninger, and The Ritz Brothers in You Can't Have Everything (1937)
    You Can't Have Everything
    6.3
    • performer: "Jingle Bells" (1857), "Frühlingslied (Spring Song) Op.62 #6" (1842) (uncredited)
    • 1937
  • Don Ameche, Sonja Henie, Jean Hersholt, Arline Judge, Adolphe Menjou, Al Ritz, Harry Ritz, Jimmy Ritz, Ned Sparks, and The Ritz Brothers in One in a Million (1936)
    One in a Million
    6.0
    • performer: "Horror Boys Of Hollywood" (1936)
    • 1936

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  • Alternative names
    • Ritz Brothers
  • Born
    • August 27, 1901
    • Newark, New Jersey, USA
  • Died
    • December 22, 1965
    • New Orleans, Louisiana, USA(heart attack)
  • Spouse
    • Antoinette "Annette" CalamariJanuary 26, 1927 - December 22, 1965 (his death)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Portrayal
    • 3 Articles

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    Had previously had a solo career in vaudeville.

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