Tex Ritter - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | January 12, 1905 |
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| Died | January 02, 1974 (age 68) |
| Birthplace | Murvaul, Panola County, Texas, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn - (see also Tex Ritter's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dragon |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Pioneering country music and 'singing cowboy' roles in Western films. |
Intro
Tex Ritter was an American country music singer and actor, celebrated for his pioneering contributions to both the country music genre and Western films. He rose to fame in the 1930s and 1940s as a 'singing cowboy' in numerous Hollywood films and became a founding member of the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Early Life & Background
Tex Ritter was born Woodward Maurice Ritter in rural east Texas. He attended the University of Texas at Austin and studied law before turning to a career in entertainment. Ritter was influenced by traditional cowboy songs and early country music, which shaped his style and career choice.
Career Highlights
- Recorded hits such as 'Jingle Jangle Jingle' and 'I'm Wastin' My Tears on You'.
- Starred in popular 'singing cowboy' Western films during the 1930s and 1940s.
- Was a founding member of the Country Music Association and inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1964.
- Recorded the title song for the movie 'High Noon' (1952), which became widely recognized.
Trivia
- Tex Ritter was the father of actor John Ritter.
- He was a radio pioneer, performing on programs like 'NBC Radio's Tex Ritter's Ranch House.'
- Ritter ran for the United States Senate in Tennessee in 1970 but was unsuccessful.
FAQs
People also ask
Tex Ritter was born the 12 January 1905.
Murvaul, Panola County, Texas, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About January 12th, 1905, in brief:
- Historical events: Marie Walcker, a Chicago woman, was murdered by Johann Otto Hoch, a serial bigamist and suspected murderer, on this date.
- Day of the week: January 12th, 1905 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Come Take a Trip in My Air-Ship by Billy Murray
- Popular movie: Eine Fliegenjagd oder Die Rache der Frau Schultze directed by Eugen Skladanowsky, Max Skladanowsky
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