TEX RITTER

Tex Ritter was a well known actor in cowboy movies from 1936 through 1973, and a major radio star, and one of the first successful country western singers. Some of his movies include: The First Bad Man, Wichita, Song of the Gringo, and many more! He achieved great fame from singing the theme song from "High Noon", and for being the father of John Ritter, the famous TV star. He passed away in 1974 at the age of 68.