Wright King
Known for Acting · 57 credits
- Born
- 1923-01-11
- Died
- 2018-11-25
- Place of birth
- Okmulgee, Oklahoma, USA
Biography
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).
Known For
TV Shows (35)
Perry Mason
1957
as Lee Gregson / Sidney Weplo
The Fugitive
1963
as Joe Penny / Dave Simmons
The Twilight Zone
1959
as Paul Carson / Hecate
Maverick
1957
as Rick
Have Gun, Will Travel
1957
Mannix
1967
Studio One
1948
Cheyenne
1955
The F.B.I.
1965
as Scott Boles / SAC Parker
Gunsmoke
1955
as Ben Walling / Joe Digger / Crep / Hi Stevens / Rod / Bud / Lon / Lon Jensen
Rawhide
1959
as Collie Quade
The Philco Television Playhouse
1948
The Invaders
1967
as Ed Tonkin
Hazel
1961
Wanted: Dead or Alive
1958
as Seth Blake / Jason Nichols / Joe Hooker
The Rebel
1959
as Woody
Telephone Time
1956
McCloud
1970
Sugarfoot
1957
as Wolf Wilkes
The Streets of San Francisco
1972
Kraft Suspense Theatre
1963
as Chaplain
Navy Log
1955
The Texan
1958
as Mac Kernin
Outlaws
1960
Judd, for the Defense
1967
Lancer
1968
Johnny Ringo
1959
as Junior
Bronco
1958
The Outcasts
1968
Bronk
1975
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
Logan's Run
1977
as Jonathon
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
1951
The Critical List
1978
as Dr. Kenderly
Captain Video and His Video Rangers
Movies (22)
Planet of the Apes
1968
as Dr. Galen
A Streetcar Named Desire
1951
as A Collector
Friendly Persuasion
1956
as Forager (uncredited)
King Rat
1965
as Brough
The Andersonville Trial
1970
as Major Hosmer
Along Came a Spider
1970
as Frank Dietzler
Journey Through Rosebud
1972
as Indian Agent
The Gunfight at Dodge City
1959
as Billy Townsend
The Spell
1977
as Rian
Invasion of the Bee Girls
1973
as Dr. Murger
House Made of Dawn
1972
as Father Olguin
Finian's Rainbow
1968
as District Attorney
The Bold and the Brave
1956
as Technician Fifth Grade
Nightmare
1974
as Director
Cast a Long Shadow
1959
as Noah Pringle (uncredited)
We Learn About The Telephone
1965
as Uncle Bill
The Young Guns
1956
as Jonesy
Hot Rod Rumble
1957
as Ray Johnson - Arnie's sidekick
Shadow Over Elveron
1968
as Dr. Parker
The Macahans
1976
as Infantry Captain
Stagecoach To Fury
1956
as Ralph Slader
Dangerous Charter
1962
as Joe
About Wright King
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). With 57 credits spanning from 1948 to 1978, Wright King has appeared in 22 films and 35 TV shows.
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Most Popular Wright King Movies
- Planet of the Apes (1968) — as Dr. Galen
- A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) — as A Collector
- Friendly Persuasion (1956) — as Forager (uncredited)
- King Rat (1965) — as Brough
- The Andersonville Trial (1970) — as Major Hosmer
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