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Wright King

Bio: 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)
Born: Thu, Jan 11 1923
Birthplace: Okmulgee, Oklahoma, USA

Death: Sun, Nov 25 2018
Wright King is 95 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of The Spell
The Spell
Wright King was 54 in The Spell as 'Rian'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 20 1977
Poster of The Macahans
The Macahans
Wright King was 53 in The Macahans as 'Infantry Captain'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 19 1976
Poster of Nightmare
Nightmare
Wright King was 50 in Nightmare as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 08 1974
Poster of Invasion of the Bee Girls
Invasion of the Bee Girls
Wright King was 50 in Invasion of the Bee Girls as 'Dr. Murger'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 01 1973
Poster of House Made of Dawn
House Made of Dawn
Wright King was 49 in House Made of Dawn as 'Father Olguin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 24 1972
Poster of Journey Through Rosebud
Journey Through Rosebud
Wright King was 49 in Journey Through Rosebud as 'Indian Agent'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 02 1972
Poster of The Andersonville Trial
The Andersonville Trial
Wright King was 47 in The Andersonville Trial as 'Major Hosmer'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 17 1970
Poster of Along Came a Spider
Along Came a Spider
Wright King was 47 in Along Came a Spider as 'Frank Dietzler'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 03 1970
Poster of Finian's Rainbow
Finian's Rainbow
Wright King was 45 in Finian's Rainbow as 'District Attorney'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 09 1968
Poster of Shadow Over Elveron
Shadow Over Elveron
Wright King was 45 in Shadow Over Elveron as 'Dr. Parker'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 05 1968
Poster of Planet of the Apes
Planet of the Apes
Wright King was 45 in Planet of the Apes as 'Dr. Galen'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 07 1968
Poster of King Rat
King Rat
Wright King was 42 in King Rat as 'Brough'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 27 1965
Poster of We Learn About The Telephone
We Learn About The Telephone
Wright King was 42 in We Learn About The Telephone as 'Uncle Bill'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 01 1965
Poster of Dangerous Charter
Dangerous Charter
Wright King was 39 in Dangerous Charter as 'Joe'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 19 1962
Poster of Cast a Long Shadow
Cast a Long Shadow
Wright King was 36 in Cast a Long Shadow as 'Noah Pringle'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 24 1959
Poster of The Gunfight at Dodge City
The Gunfight at Dodge City
Wright King was 36 in The Gunfight at Dodge City as 'Billy Townsend'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 01 1959
Poster of Hot Rod Rumble
Hot Rod Rumble
Wright King was 34 in Hot Rod Rumble as 'Ray Johnson - Arnie's sidekick'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 09 1957
Poster of Stagecoach To Fury
Stagecoach To Fury
Wright King was 33 in Stagecoach To Fury as 'Ralph Slader'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 13 1956
Poster of Friendly Persuasion
Friendly Persuasion
Wright King was 33 in Friendly Persuasion as 'Forager (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 25 1956
Poster of The Young Guns
The Young Guns
Wright King was 33 in The Young Guns as 'Jonesy'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 12 1956
Poster of The Bold and the Brave
The Bold and the Brave
Wright King was 32 in The Bold and the Brave as 'Technician Fifth Grade'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 04 1956
Poster of Day is Done
Day is Done
Wright King was 32 in Day is Done as '2nd Soldier'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 12 1955
Poster of A Streetcar Named Desire
A Streetcar Named Desire
Wright King was 28 in A Streetcar Named Desire as 'A Collector'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 19 1951

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Critical List
The Critical List
Wright King was 55+ in The Critical List as 'Dr. Kenderly'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1978
Poster of Logan's Run
Logan's Run
Wright King was 54+ in Logan's Run
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 16 1977
Poster of Bronk
Bronk
Wright King was 52+ in Bronk
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 17 1975
Poster of The Streets of San Francisco
The Streets of San Francisco
Wright King was 49+ in The Streets of San Francisco
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 23 1972
Poster of McCloud
McCloud
Wright King was 47+ in McCloud
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 17 1970
Poster of Lancer
Lancer
Wright King was 45+ in Lancer
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1968
Poster of The Outcasts
The Outcasts
Wright King was 45+ in The Outcasts
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 1968
Poster of Mannix
Mannix
Wright King was 44+ in Mannix
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1967
Poster of Judd for the Defense
Judd for the Defense
Wright King was 44+ in Judd for the Defense
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 08 1967
Poster of The Invaders
The Invaders
Wright King was 43+ in The Invaders as 'Ed Tonkin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 10 1967
Poster of The F.B.I.
The F.B.I.
Wright King was 42+ in The F.B.I. as 'Scott Boles, SAC Parker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 1965
Poster of Kraft Suspense Theatre
Kraft Suspense Theatre
Wright King was 40+ in Kraft Suspense Theatre as 'Chaplain'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 10 1963
Poster of The Fugitive
The Fugitive
Wright King was 40+ in The Fugitive as 'Joe Penny, Dave Simmons'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1963
Poster of Hazel
Hazel
Wright King was 38+ in Hazel
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 28 1961
Poster of Outlaws
Outlaws
Wright King was 37+ in Outlaws
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 26 1960
Poster of Johnny Ringo
Johnny Ringo
Wright King was 36+ in Johnny Ringo as 'Junior'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 02 1959
Poster of The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
Wright King was 36+ in The Twilight Zone as 'Paul Carson, Hecate'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 02 1959
Poster of Rawhide
Rawhide
Wright King was 35+ in Rawhide as 'Collie Quade'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 09 1959
Poster of The Texan
The Texan
Wright King was 35+ in The Texan
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 29 1958
Poster of Bronco
Bronco
Wright King was 35+ in Bronco
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 1958
Poster of Wanted: Dead or Alive
Wanted: Dead or Alive
Wright King was 35+ in Wanted: Dead or Alive as 'Seth Blake, Joe Hooker, Jason Nichols'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1958
Poster of Maverick
Maverick
Wright King was 34+ in Maverick as 'Rick'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 22 1957
Poster of Perry Mason
Perry Mason
Wright King was 34+ in Perry Mason as 'Lee Gregson, Sidney Weplo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1957
Poster of Sugarfoot
Sugarfoot
Wright King was 34+ in Sugarfoot as 'Wolf Wilkes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1957
Poster of Have Gun, Will Travel
Have Gun, Will Travel
Wright King was 34+ in Have Gun, Will Travel
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1957
Poster of Telephone Time
Telephone Time
Wright King was 33+ in Telephone Time
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 08 1956
Poster of Navy Log
Navy Log
Wright King was 32+ in Navy Log
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 1955
Poster of Cheyenne
Cheyenne
Wright King was 32+ in Cheyenne
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 1955
Poster of Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
Wright King was 32+ in Gunsmoke as 'Ben Walling, Joe Digger, Crep, Hi Stevens, Rod, Bud, Lon, Lon Jensen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Wright King was 28+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951
Poster of Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Wright King was 28+ in Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1951
Poster of Studio One
Studio One
Wright King was 25+ in Studio One
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 1948
Poster of The Philco Television Playhouse
The Philco Television Playhouse
Wright King was 25+ in The Philco Television Playhouse
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 1948
Poster of Captain Video and His Video Rangers
Captain Video and His Video Rangers
Wright King will be 95+ in Captain Video and His Video Rangers
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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