Kreemah Ritz

Job title

Location

United States of America

California, United States of America

Bay Area, California, United States of America

Alternate names

Daryl Simmonds

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Biography

Daryl Simmonds was born September 10, 1947 in England. He was known as Kreemah Ritz during his time performing with the San Francisco-based theatrical troupe The Cockettes (1970-1972). He helped write and direct over 20 Cockette shows. Ritz is probably best known for his parody of Richard Nixon in the cult film classic Tricia's Wedding. Ritz died October 4, 2004.

San Francisco Public Library. “Kreemah Ritz Papers, [1960s]-2005 (Bulk, 1970-1972).” Accessed February 4, 2025. https://sfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S93C2912009.

Filmography

Tricia’s Wedding

film/video, 1971

Actor, Writer/Screenwriter/Story
Luminous Procuress

film/video, 1971

Actor
Elevator Girls in Bondage

film/video, 1972

Actor

References

Bay Area Reporter. “Daryl Simmonds Aka Kreemah Ritz Obituary.” Accessed February 4, 2025. https://www.ebar.com/story.php?ch=obituaries&id=247552.

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Tricia’s Wedding

Luminous Procuress

Elevator Girls in Bondage