Harry Ritz was born on May 22, 1907 in Newark, New Jersey, USA as Harry Joachim. He was an actor, known for 猩猩杀手 (1939), Behind the Eight Ball (1942) and Kentucky Moonshine (1938). He was married to Naomi C. Leon, Betty Kellow Roday and Betty May Heath (actress). He died on March 29, 1986 in San Diego, California, USA.
One third of The Ritz Brothers, a zany comedy team, popular in 30's and 40's American movies. (See also Al Ritz and Jimmy Ritz).
The youngest of the Ritz Brothers, though in their stage performances he was placed in the middle between Jim and Al. Referred to by Mel Brooks as 'the wildest' of the three and 'a pure artist'.
He died of pneumonia, but he also had cancer and suffered from Alzheimer's disease.