The book might usually be better than the movie, but that hasnt stopped these classic kids books from being turned into films. This list of childrens book to mov. John Ritter IMDb. Jonathan Southworth Ritter was born in Burbank, California, on September 1. He was the son of legendary country singeractor Tex Ritter and his wife, actress Dorothy Fay. The couple married in 1. Tom Ritter, who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. John was destined to follow in his parents footsteps. He was. See full bio.