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Jimmy Ritz
American comedian and actor (1904–1985) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jimmy Ritz (born Samuel Joachim; October 4, 1904 – November 17, 1985), was an American comedian and actor. He was also the second Ritz Brother.
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![]() Ritz in The Gorilla (1939) | |
Birth name | Samuel Joachim |
Born | (1904-10-04)October 4, 1904 Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
Died | November 17, 1985(1985-11-17) (aged 81) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Resting place | Hollywood Forever Cemetery |
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Years active | 1925–1976 |
Genres | Slapstick |
Spouse | Ruth Hillard (m. 1938; div. 19??) Judy Lee
(m. 1953; div. 1959) |
Children | 1 |
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