Jack Tripper

Jack Tripper is a fictional character on the sitcom Three's Company, which is based upon the character Robin Tripp from Man About the House created by Brian Cooke and Johnnie Mortimer. Jack was played by the actor John Ritter.^[1][2][3]

Jack Tripper
Three's Company character
Photo of John Ritter from Three's Company where he played the character Jack Tripper.
First appearance	"A Man About the House" (in Three's Company) "Family Affair" (in Three's a Crowd)
Last appearance	"Friends and Lovers" (in Three's Company) "A Star Is Born" (in Three's a Crowd)
Based on	Robin Tripp from Man About the House created by Brian Cooke and Johnnie Mortimer
Portrayed by	John Ritter
In-universe information
Alias	"Tinkerbell" "Jacky-boy" "Jocko"
Gender	Male
Occupation	Chef
Family	Jack Tripper Sr. (father) Lee Tripper (brother) Fremont (uncle) unnamed mother

Introduction

Janet, another character in the show, reasoned with the landlord, Stanley Roper who lived downstairs and he agreed that Jack could stay because Janet told Mr. Roper that Jack was gay, without Jack's knowledge. Jack was, however, actually straight (the comedy stemming from having to "play gay" provided much of the story for the sitcom).^[4] Jack is something of a ladies' man, but is also kind-hearted, loyal, and protective of the women he lives with.^[5]

Jobs

In the show, Jack attended a local technical college on the G.I. Bill for a degree in culinary arts. He is a Navy veteran. After graduating from cooking school, Jack held down odd jobs in his spare time. He got the chef job in Angelino’s restaurant, and shortly after, Jack got his own restaurant when Angelino rented out his vacant building, instead of turning it into a parking lot. Jack named his new restaurant “Jack's Bistro”. His former landlord, Mr. Furley, came up with the name. Jack serves his specialty, which is French cuisine.^[3]