Ritch Shydner

Ritch Shydner is an American stand-up comedian, comic writer, and actor. He was born on December 3, 1952, in Pennsville Township, New Jersey. Shydner attended Pennsville Memorial High School and later studied business and sociology at Gettysburg College. During his college days, he wrote, produced, and starred in comedy skits alongside his sidekick, Camillo 'Mad-Dog' Melchiorre. After graduating, Shydner worked as a substitute teacher and managed a band before discovering his passion for stand-up comedy. He began writing material for publications like Mad magazine and National Lampoon, eventually leading to his career as a stand-up comedian. Shydner has appeared in numerous comedy shows and acted in various films and TV shows.