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Wright King
Acting

Wright King

Known for exceptional acting in global cinema.

Profession

Acting

Birthday

11 Jan 1923

Age

103 Years

Born In

Okmulgee, Oklahoma, USA

Total Projects

71

Years Active

30 Yrs

Avg Rating

6.7 ★

Overview

Wright Thornburgh King (January 11, 1923 – November 25, 2018) was an American stage, film and television actor whose career lasted for over forty years. He is best known for playing Jason Nichols in the television series Wanted Dead or Alive (1958–1961).

Filmography

The Critical List

tv

The Critical List

1978

The Critical List

as Dr. Kenderly

Logan's Run

tv

Logan's Run

1977

Logan's Run

as Jonathon

The Spell

movie

The Spell

1977

The Spell

as Rian

The Macahans

movie

The Macahans

1976

The Macahans

as Infantry Captain

Bronk

tv

Bronk

1975

Bronk

Nightmare

movie

Nightmare

1974

Nightmare

as Director

Invasion of the Bee Girls

movie

Invasion of the Bee Girls

1973

Invasion of the Bee Girls

as Dr. Murger

The Streets of San Francisco

tv

The Streets of San Francisco

1972

The Streets of San Francisco

House Made of Dawn

movie

House Made of Dawn

1972

House Made of Dawn

as Father Olguin

CineRaya

movie

Journey Through Rosebud

1972

Journey Through Rosebud

as Indian Agent

The Andersonville Trial

movie

The Andersonville Trial

1970

The Andersonville Trial

as Major Hosmer

McCloud

tv

McCloud

1970

McCloud

Along Came a Spider

movie

Along Came a Spider

1970

Along Came a Spider

as Frank Dietzler

Finian's Rainbow

movie

Finian's Rainbow

1968

Finian's Rainbow

as District Attorney

Lancer

tv

Lancer

1968

Lancer

The Outcasts

tv

The Outcasts

1968

The Outcasts

Shadow Over Elveron

movie

Shadow Over Elveron

1968

Shadow Over Elveron

as Dr. Parker

Planet of the Apes

movie

Planet of the Apes

1968

Planet of the Apes

as Dr. Galen

Mannix

tv

Mannix

1967

Mannix

Judd, for the Defense

tv

Judd, for the Defense

1967

Judd, for the Defense

The Invaders

tv

The Invaders

1967

The Invaders

as Ed Tonkin

King Rat

movie

King Rat

1965

King Rat

as Brough

The F.B.I.

tv

The F.B.I.

1965

The F.B.I.

as Scott Boles

The F.B.I.

tv

The F.B.I.

1965

The F.B.I.

as SAC Parker

We Learn About The Telephone

movie

We Learn About The Telephone

1965

We Learn About The Telephone

as Uncle Bill

Kraft Suspense Theatre

tv

Kraft Suspense Theatre

1963

Kraft Suspense Theatre

as Chaplain

The Fugitive

tv

The Fugitive

1963

The Fugitive

as Joe Penny

The Fugitive

tv

The Fugitive

1963

The Fugitive

as Dave Simmons

Dangerous Charter

movie

Dangerous Charter

1962

Dangerous Charter

as Joe

Hazel

tv

Hazel

1961

Hazel

Outlaws

tv

Outlaws

1960

Outlaws

The Rebel

tv

The Rebel

1959

The Rebel

as Woody

The Twilight Zone

tv

The Twilight Zone

1959

The Twilight Zone

as Paul Carson

The Twilight Zone

tv

The Twilight Zone

1959

The Twilight Zone

as Hecate

Johnny Ringo

tv

Johnny Ringo

1959

Johnny Ringo

as Junior

Cast a Long Shadow

movie

Cast a Long Shadow

1959

Cast a Long Shadow

as Noah Pringle (uncredited)

The Gunfight at Dodge City

movie

The Gunfight at Dodge City

1959

The Gunfight at Dodge City

as Billy Townsend

Rawhide

tv

Rawhide

1959

Rawhide

as Collie Quade

The Texan

tv

The Texan

1958

The Texan

as Mac Kernin

Bronco

tv

Bronco

1958

Bronco

Wanted: Dead or Alive

tv

Wanted: Dead or Alive

1958

Wanted: Dead or Alive

as Seth Blake

Wanted: Dead or Alive

tv

Wanted: Dead or Alive

1958

Wanted: Dead or Alive

as Joe Hooker

Wanted: Dead or Alive

tv

Wanted: Dead or Alive

1958

Wanted: Dead or Alive

as Jason Nichols

Maverick

tv

Maverick

1957

Maverick

as Rick

Perry Mason

tv

Perry Mason

1957

Perry Mason

as Lee Gregson

Perry Mason

tv

Perry Mason

1957

Perry Mason

as Sidney Weplo

Sugarfoot

tv

Sugarfoot

1957

Sugarfoot

as Wolf Wilkes

Have Gun, Will Travel

tv

Have Gun, Will Travel

1957

Have Gun, Will Travel

Hot Rod Rumble

movie

Hot Rod Rumble

1957

Hot Rod Rumble

as Ray Johnson - Arnie's sidekick

Stagecoach To Fury

movie

Stagecoach To Fury

1956

Stagecoach To Fury

as Ralph Slader

Friendly Persuasion

movie

Friendly Persuasion

1956

Friendly Persuasion

as Forager (uncredited)

The Young Guns

movie

The Young Guns

1956

The Young Guns

as Jonesy

Telephone Time

tv

Telephone Time

1956

Telephone Time

The Bold and the Brave

movie

The Bold and the Brave

1956

The Bold and the Brave

as Technician Fifth Grade

Day is Done

movie

Day is Done

1955

Day is Done

as 2nd Soldier

Cheyenne

tv

Cheyenne

1955

Cheyenne

CineRaya

tv

Navy Log

1955

Navy Log

Gunsmoke

tv

Gunsmoke

1955

Gunsmoke

as Ben Walling

Gunsmoke

tv

Gunsmoke

1955

Gunsmoke

as Joe Digger

Gunsmoke

tv

Gunsmoke

1955

Gunsmoke

as Crep

Gunsmoke

tv

Gunsmoke

1955

Gunsmoke

as Hi Stevens

Gunsmoke

tv

Gunsmoke

1955

Gunsmoke

as Rod

Gunsmoke

tv

Gunsmoke

1955

Gunsmoke

as Bud

Gunsmoke

tv

Gunsmoke

1955

Gunsmoke

as Lon

Gunsmoke

tv

Gunsmoke

1955

Gunsmoke

as Lon Jensen

Hallmark Hall of Fame

tv

Hallmark Hall of Fame

1951

Hallmark Hall of Fame

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

tv

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

1951

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

A Streetcar Named Desire

movie

A Streetcar Named Desire

1951

A Streetcar Named Desire

as A Collector

Studio One

tv

Studio One

1948

Studio One

The Philco Television Playhouse

tv

The Philco Television Playhouse

1948

The Philco Television Playhouse

CineRaya

tv

Captain Video and His Video Rangers

TBA

Captain Video and His Video Rangers

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