Larry Mathews

This article is about the American actor. For the Irish musician, see Larry Mathews (musician). For the Canadian volleyballer, see Larry Matthews.

Larry Mathews (born Larry Mazzeo August 15, 1955)^[1] is an American actor known for his role as Ritchie Petrie on The Dick Van Dyke Show.^[2]

Larry Mathews
Mathews in promo photo for The Dick Van Dyke Show (1963)
Born	Larry Mazzeo (1955-08-15) August 15, 1955 (age 69) Burbank, California, U.S.
Alma mater	University of California, Los Angeles

After the series ended in 1966, Larry Mathews left acting to pursue a more conventional childhood and graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1976. He has worked as an account executive and appeared on numerous television programs to discuss his role on The Dick Van Dyke Show.

Mathews reprised the role of Ritchie on The Dick Van Dyke Show Revisited (2004).^[3]