Steven Ritch
Biography
Steven Ritch was an American actor and screenwriter who worked in film and television from 1950 to 1962, amassing 45 acting credits. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, he began with a small part in Destination Murder (1950), but it was the lead in The Werewolf (1956) that brought him wider notice. He also wrote the screenplay for Plunder Road (1957) and acted in it as a nervous wheelman, a performance CinemaScope singled out. Other film appearances included Murder by Contract (1958), City of Fear (1959) and Studs Lonigan (1960). On television he appeared in Wagon Train, 77 Sunset Strip, The Rifleman, Death Valley Days, The Lone Ranger and Sea Hunt, and he wrote episodes of Combat!, Shannon, Adventures in Paradise and The Alaskans. He died in 1995.
73years old at death
- Born Providence
- Died
- Star sign: CapricornThe sign runs December 22 to January 19
Movie Career
- Films
- 4
- Career span
- 3 years1956 to 1959
Every film, newest first
- 1959City of FearIMDb rating 6.4
- 1958Murder by ContractIMDb rating 7.2
- 1957Plunder RoadIMDb rating 6.9
- 1956The WerewolfIMDb rating 5.8
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Behind the camera
Steven Ritch wrote the screenplay for Plunder Road, a 1957 film, and also acted in it. CinemaScope called his turn as a nervous wheelman a "stand-out performance".
First role
Steven Ritch first appeared on screen in a small part in Destination Murder (1950). His lead role in The Werewolf (1956) later earned him wider recognition.
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Irving Lerner directed two of these films. Four actors appear in two of them each. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
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Irving LernerDirector, 2 films, 1958 to 1959
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