Michael Ritchie

Michael Ritchie

Deceased · Born: Nov 28, 1938 · Died: Apr 16, 2001

Personal Details

BornNov 28, 1938 Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA
Spouse
  • Jimmie Brown

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Apr 16, 2001 )
  • Georgina Tebrock

    ( Feb 2, 1963 to May 12, 2025 )

Biography

Michael Ritchie, a renowned director and producer, brought numerous films to life throughout his illustrious career. Born on November 28, 1938, in the charming city of Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA, Ritchie's passion for storytelling and visual artistry began to take shape from a young age.

Ritchie's most notable works include the 1986 comedy-adventure film "The Golden Child", the 1980 science fiction film "The Island", and the 1985 crime comedy film "Fletch", which showcased his versatility as a director.

Throughout his personal life, Ritchie was married twice, first to Jimmie Brown and then to Georgina Tebrock. Despite his busy schedule, Ritchie made time for his loved ones and cherished the moments he shared with them.

Sadly, Michael Ritchie's life came to an end on April 16, 2001, in the bustling city of New York, New York, USA. His passing left a lasting impact on the film industry, and his legacy continues to inspire new generations of directors and producers.

Career

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2002
{"id":1066,"title":"Cool Runnings","year":"1993","job":"Story","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/cool-runnings","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7o3j97t53b00.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7o3j97t53b00.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
{"id":22493,"title":"The Fantasticks","year":"2000","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-fantasticks","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_22493.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_22493.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
{"id":7243,"title":"A Simple Wish","year":"1997","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-simple-wish","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/mrqd2dg4in80.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/mrqd2dg4in80.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
A Simple Wish
A Simple Wish as Director
{"id":6967,"title":"Cops and Robbersons","year":"1994","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/cops-and-robbersons","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_6967.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_6967.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
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The Scout
The Scout as Director
{"id":79916,"title":"The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom","year":"1993","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-positively-true-adventures-of-the-alleged-texas-cheerleader-murdering-mom","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_79916.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_79916.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
{"id":7697,"title":"Diggstown","year":"1992","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/diggstown","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7697.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7697.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
Diggstown
Diggstown as Director
{"id":6241,"title":"Fletch Lives","year":"1989","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/fletch-lives","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_6241.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_6241.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
Fletch Lives
Fletch Lives as Director
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1988
The Couch Trip
The Couch Trip as Director
{"id":6354,"title":"Wildcats","year":"1986","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/wildcats","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2mdu3b4rt1l0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2mdu3b4rt1l0.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
Wildcats
Wildcats as Director
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{"id":5124,"title":"Fletch","year":"1985","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/fletch","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/q803aieqglg0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/q803aieqglg0.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
Fletch
Fletch as Director
{"id":6793,"title":"The Survivors","year":"1983","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-survivors","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3e3gn65fds8g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3e3gn65fds8g.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
The Survivors
The Survivors as Director
{"id":63807,"title":"The Island","year":"1980","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-island-1980","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63807.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63807.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
The Island
The Island as Director
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Divine Madness
Divine Madness as Director
{"id":22740,"title":"An Almost Perfect Affair","year":"1979","job":"Director, Story","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/an-almost-perfect-affair","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_22740.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_22740.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
An Almost Perfect Affair
An Almost Perfect Affair as Director, Story
{"id":6202,"title":"Semi-Tough","year":"1977","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/semi-tough","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_6202.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_6202.jpg"},"released":1}
1977
Semi-Tough
Semi-Tough as Director
{"id":6269,"title":"The Bad News Bears","year":"1976","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-bad-news-bears","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/r6ufadaa8e00.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/r6ufadaa8e00.jpg"},"released":1}
1976
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1975
Smile
Smile as Director
{"id":15544,"title":"The Candidate","year":"1972","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-candidate","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_15544.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_15544.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
The Candidate
The Candidate as Director
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Prime Cut
Prime Cut as Director
{"id":65072,"title":"Downhill Racer","year":"1969","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/downhill-racer","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/70khh3bg2830.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/70khh3bg2830.jpg"},"released":1}
1969
Downhill Racer
Downhill Racer as Director
{"id":166508,"title":"The Sound of Anger","year":"1968","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-sound-of-anger","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_166508.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_166508.jpg"},"released":1}
1968
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1967
The Outsider
The Outsider as Director