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Max Wright

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia George Edward Maxwell Wright (August 2, 1943 – June 26, 2019), credited professionally as Max Wright, was an American actor, known for his role as Willie Tanner on the sitcom ALF (1986-1990).

Born: Mon, Aug 02 1943

Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, USA

Death: Wed, Jun 26 2019

Max Wright is 75 years old

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Poster of Snow Falling on Cedars

Snow Falling on Cedars

Max Wright was 56 in Snow Falling on Cedars as 'Horace Whaley'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 22 1999

Poster of A Midsummer Night's Dream

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Max Wright was 55 in A Midsummer Night's Dream as 'Robin Starveling'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 20 1999

Poster of Twelfth Night

Max Wright was 55 in Twelfth Night as 'Sir Andrew Aguecheek'.

Movie Released: Sun, Aug 30 1998

Poster of Dead by Midnight

Dead by Midnight

Max Wright was 54 in Dead by Midnight as 'Dr. Jonas Reilly'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 23 1997

Poster of Grumpier Old Men

Grumpier Old Men

Max Wright was 52 in Grumpier Old Men as 'County Health Inspector'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 1995

Poster of A Mother's Gift

A Mother's Gift

Max Wright was 51 in A Mother's Gift as 'Herman Mandelbrot'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 16 1995

Poster of The Shadow

Max Wright was 50 in The Shadow as 'Berger'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 01 1994

Poster of White Mile

Max Wright was 50 in White Mile as 'Bill Spencer'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 21 1994

Poster of Going to the Chapel

Going to the Chapel

Max Wright was 45 in Going to the Chapel as 'Howard Haldane'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 09 1988

Poster of ALF’s Special Christmas

ALF’s Special Christmas

Max Wright was 44 in ALF’s Special Christmas as 'Willie Tanner'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 14 1987

Poster of ALF Try to Remember

ALF Try to Remember

Max Wright was 43 in ALF Try to Remember as 'Willie Tanner'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 09 1987

Poster of Soul Man

Max Wright was 43 in Soul Man as 'Dr. Aronson'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 24 1986

Poster of Touch and Go

Max Wright was 43 in Touch and Go as 'Lester'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 22 1986

Poster of Liberty

Max Wright was 42 in Liberty as 'Alexandre Gustave Eiffel'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 23 1986

Poster of Fraternity Vacation

Fraternity Vacation

Max Wright was 42 in Fraternity Vacation as 'Millard Tvedt'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 04 1985

Poster of Konrad

Max Wright was 42 in Konrad as 'Dr. Al Monford'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 13 1985

Poster of Scandal Sheet

Max Wright was 41 in Scandal Sheet as 'Stan Clark'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 21 1985

Poster of The Boy Who Loved Trolls

The Boy Who Loved Trolls

Max Wright was 41 in The Boy Who Loved Trolls as 'Secretary'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 29 1984

Poster of The Sting II

Max Wright was 39 in The Sting II as 'Floor Manager'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 18 1983

Poster of Dangerous Company

Dangerous Company

Max Wright was 38 in Dangerous Company as 'Dr. Boone'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 09 1982

Poster of Reds

Max Wright was 38 in Reds as 'Floyd Dell'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 25 1981

Poster of For Ladies Only

For Ladies Only

Max Wright was 38 in For Ladies Only as 'Shakespeare Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 09 1981

Poster of Playing for Time

Playing for Time

Max Wright was 37 in Playing for Time as 'Dr. Josef Mengele'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 30 1980

Poster of Simon

Max Wright was 36 in Simon as 'Leon Hundertwasser'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 01 1980

Poster of All That Jazz

Max Wright was 36 in All That Jazz as 'Joshua Penn'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 16 1979

Poster of Last Embrace

Max Wright was 35 in Last Embrace as 'Second Commuter'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 04 1979

Poster of In Fashion

Max Wright was 30 in In Fashion as 'Etienne'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 20 1974

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of The Norm Show

Max Wright was 55+ in The Norm Show as 'Max Denby'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 24 1999

Poster of From the Earth to the Moon

From the Earth to the Moon

Max Wright was 54+ in From the Earth to the Moon as 'Günter Wendt'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 05 1998

Poster of LateLine

Max Wright was 54+ in LateLine

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 17 1998

Poster of Early Edition

Max Wright was 53+ in Early Edition

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 28 1996

Poster of The Drew Carey Show

The Drew Carey Show

Max Wright was 52+ in The Drew Carey Show as 'Drew's stomach'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 13 1995

Poster of Friends

Max Wright was 51+ in Friends as 'Terry'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 1994

Poster of The Stand

Max Wright was 50+ in The Stand as 'Dr. Herbert Denninger'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 08 1994

Poster of Monty

Max Wright was 50+ in Monty

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 11 1994

Poster of The John Larroquette Show

The John Larroquette Show

Max Wright was 50+ in The John Larroquette Show as 'Jackson Bishop'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 02 1993

Poster of Dudley

Max Wright was 49+ in Dudley as 'Paul'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 16 1993

Poster of Mad About You

Max Wright was 49+ in Mad About You as 'Man in Elevator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 23 1992

Poster of The Powers That Be

The Powers That Be

Max Wright was 48+ in The Powers That Be

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 07 1992

Poster of Roc

Max Wright was 48+ in Roc as 'Mr. Cole'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 25 1991

Poster of Quantum Leap

Max Wright was 45+ in Quantum Leap as 'Doc Kinman'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 26 1989

Poster of ALF

Max Wright was 43+ in ALF as 'Willie Tanner'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 1986

Poster of Misfits of Science

Misfits of Science

Max Wright was 42+ in Misfits of Science as 'Dick Stetmeyer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 04 1985

Poster of The Comedy Factory

The Comedy Factory

Max Wright was 41+ in The Comedy Factory as 'Leon Pakulski'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jun 21 1985

Poster of Murder, She Wrote

Murder, She Wrote

Max Wright was 41+ in Murder, She Wrote as 'Gerald Yelverton'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984

Poster of Tales from the Darkside

Tales from the Darkside

Max Wright was 41+ in Tales from the Darkside as 'Mr. Bundle'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984

Poster of E/R

Max Wright was 41+ in E/R

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 16 1984

Poster of Buffalo Bill

Max Wright was 39+ in Buffalo Bill as 'Karl Shub'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 31 1983

Poster of Cheers

Max Wright was 39+ in Cheers as 'Jim Fleener'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 30 1982

Poster of Faerie Tale Theatre

Faerie Tale Theatre

Max Wright was 39+ in Faerie Tale Theatre as 'Prince Heinrick'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 11 1982

Poster of Open All Night

Max Wright was 38+ in Open All Night

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 28 1981

Poster of Code Red

Max Wright was 38+ in Code Red

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 20 1981

Poster of Hart to Hart

Max Wright was 36+ in Hart to Hart

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 22 1979

Poster of WKRP in Cincinnati

WKRP in Cincinnati

Max Wright was 35+ in WKRP in Cincinnati

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 18 1978

Poster of Taxi

Max Wright was 35+ in Taxi as 'Mr. Ambrose'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 12 1978

Poster of Great Performances

Great Performances

Max Wright was 27+ in Great Performances as 'Etienne'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 28 1971

Poster of Tony Awards

Max Wright was 12+ in Tony Awards as 'Self - Performer, Self - Nominee'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956