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Steven Ritch

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Steven Ritch
Born26 December 1921
Died20 July 1995
NationalityAmerican
OccupationActor

Steven Ritch (26 December 1921 – 20 July 1995) was an American actor, perhaps best known for his lead role in the 1956 film The Werewolf.

Early life

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Steven Ritch was born on December 26, 1921, in Providence, Rhode Island.[1] Ritch served in the U.S. Army during World War II and fought on Guadalcanal in some of the worst battles.

Career

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Ritch's career ran from 1950 to 1962, and he had 45 acting credits in films and television.[2]

He also worked as a screenwriter in feature films and television. He wrote the screenplay for the 1957 film Plunder Road, as well as acting in the movie, delivering a "stand-out performance as a nervous wheelman", according to CinemaScope.[3]

Later life

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Ritch died on July 20, 1995, in Rogue River, Oregon, aged 73.[1]

Selected filmography

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Steven Ritch". www.blu-ray.com. Retrieved 25 February 2019.
  2. ^ "Steven Ritch". thefilmbufflouie.blogspot.com. Retrieved 25 February 2019.
  3. ^ John Reid (2004). CinemaScope One: Stupendous in 'Scope. Lulu.com. pp. 65–66. ISBN 978-1-4116-0740-8.