TV's Next Generation: Actors With Famous Folks

Jason Ritter

Famous Family: John Ritter, father

Breaking Out on TV: Though the 32-year-old started his career with a few movie roles, in 2010 he landed his first major TV lead in NBC's "The Event," which lasted only one season. The son of the legendary "Three's Company" actor has had better success with his recurring guest role on the ensemble family dramedy "Parenthood" as the charming English teacher Mark Cyr, who falls for the mother of a ... more 

Jason Ritter

Famous Family: John Ritter, father

Breaking Out on TV: Though the 32-year-old started his career with a few movie roles, in 2010 he landed his first major TV lead in NBC's "The Event," which lasted only one season. The son of the legendary "Three's Company" actor has had better success with his recurring guest role on the ensemble family dramedy "Parenthood" as the charming English teacher Mark Cyr, who falls for the mother of a student, played by Lauren Graham. His dad, John Ritter, passed away in 2003, but we're sure he'd be proud to know his son is following in his network TV footsteps. less