Cyril Ritchard
Acting Born Dec 1, 1897 Died Dec 18, 1977 58 credits
Biography
Cyril Ritchard works in acting. Born December 1, 1897. Died December 18, 1977. Archytele tracks 58 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Bette Midler
24 shared titles
Paul Hagen
16 shared titles
Ove Sprogøe
9 shared titles
Judith Godrèche
8 shared titles
Poul Reichhardt
6 shared titles
Arthur Jensen
6 shared titles
Kirsten Walther
6 shared titles
Ghita Nørby
6 shared titles
Daniel Gerroll
6 shared titles
Morten Grunwald
6 shared titles
Career timeline
Alfred Hitchcock: The Unseen Home Movies
The Hobbit
Tubby the TubaThe First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow
The Snoop Sisters
The Emperor's New Clothes
Hans Brinker
Half a Sixpence
The DaydreamerThe Lyrics of Alan Jay Lerner
The Dangerous Christmas of Red Riding Hood
Profiles in Courage · DirectorMr. Scrooge
The Danny Kaye Show
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonThe Merv Griffin ShowThe Owl and the Pussycat
The Mike Douglas ShowDr. Kildare
Peter Pan
Kraft Music HallThe Christmas TreeAladdin
Tonight Starring Jack PaarDuPont Show of the Month
Tony AwardsThe Steve Allen ShowThe Steve Allen ShowThe Steve Allen ShowThe Dinah Shore Chevy Show
Playwrights '56Peter PanDearest Enemy
Producers' Showcase
OmnibusOmnibus · DirectorPontius Pilate
Hallmark Hall of Fame
What's My Line?Lux Video Theatre
Studio OneStudio OneStudio OneThe Philco Television PlayhouseThe Ed Sullivan Show
I See IceDangerous Medicine
Television Demonstration FilmThe Show Goes OnIt's a Grand Old World
Service for Ladies
Symphony in Two FlatsJust for a Song
BlackmailPiccadilly
Full Filmography
58 titles- Alfred Hitchcock: The Unseen Home Movies (2026) as Self
- The Hobbit (1977) as Elrond (voice)
- Tubby the Tuba (1975) as The Frog (voice)
- The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow (1975) as Father Thomas (voice)
- The Snoop Sisters (1973) as Morlock
- The Emperor's New Clothes (1972) as Emperor Klockenlocher (voice)
- Hans Brinker (1969) as Mijnheer Kleef
- Half a Sixpence (1967) as Harry Chitterlow
- The Daydreamer (1966) as The Sandman (voice)
- The Lyrics of Alan Jay Lerner (1966) as Self - Host
- The Dangerous Christmas of Red Riding Hood (1965) as Big Bad Wolf
- Profiles in Courage (1964) Director
- Mr. Scrooge (1964) as Ebenezer Scrooge
- The Danny Kaye Show (1963) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- The Owl and the Pussycat (1962)
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self - Co-Host
- Dr. Kildare (1961) as Justin Fitzgibbons
- Peter Pan (1960) as Mr. Darling / Captain Hook
- Kraft Music Hall (1958) as Self
- The Christmas Tree (1958) as Promenade Member
- Aladdin (1958) as Sui-Generis, the Sorcerer
- Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957) as Self
- DuPont Show of the Month (1957) as Sui-Generis the Sorcerer
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Presenter
- The Steve Allen Show (1956) as Self - rehearsing for 'Jack and the Beanstalk'
- The Steve Allen Show (1956) as Self - Dr. Frankenstien
- The Steve Allen Show (1956) as Self - Guest
- The Dinah Shore Chevy Show (1956) as Self
- Peter Pan (1956) as Mr. Darling / Captain Hook
- Playwrights '56 (1955)
- Peter Pan (1955) as Mr. Darling / Captain Hook
- Dearest Enemy (1955) as Gen. Howe
- Producers' Showcase (1954) as Captain Hook
- Omnibus (1952)
- Omnibus (1952) Director
- Pontius Pilate (1952) as Pontius Pilate
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951)
- What's My Line? (1950) as Self
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Arnold
- Studio One (1948)
- Studio One (1948) as Pontius Pilate
- Studio One (1948) as Monty Gavenhurst
- The Philco Television Playhouse (1948)
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
- The Winslow Boy (1948) as Himself
- Woman Hater (1948) as Reveller (uncredited)
- I See Ice (1938) as Paul Martine
- Dangerous Medicine (1938) as Dr. Noel Penwood
- Television Demonstration Film (1937)
- The Show Goes On (1937) as Jimmy
- It's a Grand Old World (1937)
- Service for Ladies (1932) as Sir William Carter (uncredited)
- Symphony in Two Flats (1930) as Leo Chavasse
- Just for a Song (1930) as Craddock
- Blackmail (1929) as The Artist
- Piccadilly (1929) as Victor Smiles
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Cyril Ritchard best known for?
Cyril Ritchard is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Hobbit (1977), The Wrestler (2008), The Daydreamer (1966), Profiles in Courage (1964).
When and where was Cyril Ritchard born?
Cyril Ritchard was born on December 1, 1897. They passed away on December 18, 1977.
How many credits does Cyril Ritchard have?
Cyril Ritchard has accumulated over 58 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1929 to 2026.
What is Cyril Ritchard's background in cinema and television?
Legendary for his preening, prancing, delightfully playful villain Captain Hook on the award-winning stage (as well as TV) opposite America's musical treasure Mary Martin, beloved musical star Cyril Ritchard had a vast career that would last six decades, but "Peter Pan" would become his prime legacy. Born in Australia ...
Cyril Ritchard by the numbers
58credits
31films
27TV series
1929–2026active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) — aged about 53
- The Snoop Sisters (1973) as Morlock — aged about 75
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self — aged about 64
- Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957) as Self — aged about 59
- DuPont Show of the Month (1957) as Sui-Generis the Sorcerer — aged about 59
- The Danny Kaye Show (1963) as Self — aged about 65
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