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Woodward Maurice "Tex" Ritter (January 12, 1905 – January 2, 1974) was a pioneer of American Country music, a popular singer and actor from the mid-1930s into the 1960s, and the patriarch of the Ritter acting family (son John Ritter, grandsons Jason Ritter and Tyler Ritter, and granddaughter Carly).
Mar 14, 2024 · Tex Ritter (born January 12, 1905, Murvaul, Texas, U.S. —died January 2, 1974, Nashville, Tennessee) was a country music singer and actor who was noted for playing singing cowboys in Western movies.
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Tex Ritter was an actor and singer, known for Song of the Gringo, High Noon and Varsity Blues. He was the father of John Ritter and the grandfather of Jason Ritter.
- January 12, 1905
- January 2, 1974
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Learn about the life and career of Tex Ritter, a versatile singer, actor, and country music pioneer. Explore his discography, filmography, awards, and legacy in the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.
Jun 2, 2021 · Learn about Tex Ritter, one of the three singing cowboys in the Country Music Hall of Fame. He starred in Western films, recorded hit songs, hosted Ozark Jubilee and voiced Big Al in Disney World.