Michael Ritchie

Michael Brunswick Ritchie (November 28, 1938 - April 16, 2001) was an American film director. Ritchie was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin, the son of Patricia (née Graney) and Benbow Ferguson Ritchie, who was a college professor. His sister, Elsie, acted in two of his films ( The Candidate and Smile). He attended Berkeley High School in Berkeley California before becoming interested in film, graduating from Harvard University in 1960. In 1994, Ritchi... more

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  • Apr 16, 2001 (age 62 years)

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