You probably recognize John Ritter's oldest son Jason Ritter from somewhere, and it's not just because of his famous dad. Jason is a successful actor like his parents, and he's also a proud "nepo baby."
Jason addressed his first-ever role on SiriusXM's The Jess Cagle Show," per People. "Oh, as a little kid, when I was maybe six or something like that, my dad was doing this cartoon called 'The Real Story of O Christmas Tree,'" he recalled. "I will say, without any hesitation, this was like a full-on nepotism hire. I will admit that. He for sure got me the job. I did try to stay away from that later."
While his earliest gig may have been all thanks to his dad, Jason has built an impressive acting career for himself all on his own. He's since appeared in many movies and with recurring roles in TV series like "Parenthood," "Gravity Falls," and "A Million Little Things" among many more, and earned multiple Emmy and other award nominations.
As of 2023, Jason has a daughter with Melanie Lynskey, his wife and fellow actor. While Jason was only 23 when John died, it's clear that his relationship with his late father was a close one. "The main thing I continue to pass down, which was a huge thing from my dad and mom, is how they always made sure we knew we were loved," he told ET Canada in 2020.
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