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- Birth nameSamuel Joachim
- Jimmy Ritz was born on October 21, 1904 in Newark, New Jersey, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for Behind the Eight Ball (1942), On the Avenue (1937) and Straight Place and Show (1938). He was married to Judy Lee and Ruth Hilliard. He died on November 17, 1985 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- SpousesJudy Lee(July 19, 1953 - October 14, 1959) (separated, 1 child)Ruth Hilliard(April 25, 1938 - ?)
- His daughter, Alison Ritz Wolff died on April 21, 1999 following an unsuccessful heart-lung transplant.
- One-third of the zany 'Ritz Brothers' comedy team, popular in 30's and 40's American movies. (See also Al Ritz and Harry Ritz.).
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