Wright King
Known for Acting · 58 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
Mannix
1967
The Philco Television Playhouse
1948
Maverick
1957
as Rick
Have Gun, Will Travel
1957
The Twilight Zone
1959
as Paul Carson / Hecate
Rawhide
1959
as Collie Quade
Cheyenne
1955
The F.B.I.
1965
as Scott Boles / SAC Parker
Studio One
1948
Wanted: Dead or Alive
1958
as Seth Blake / Jason Nichols / Joe Hooker
The Invaders
1967
as Ed Tonkin
Gunsmoke
1955
as Ben Walling / Joe Digger / Crep / Hi Stevens / Rod / Bud / Lon / Lon Jensen
McCloud
1970
Hazel
1961
The Streets of San Francisco
1972
The Rebel
1959
as Woody
Sugarfoot
1957
as Wolf Wilkes
Kraft Suspense Theatre
1963
as Chaplain
Lancer
1968
The Texan
1958
as Mac Kernin
Telephone Time
1956
Judd, for the Defense
1967
Bronco
1958
Navy Log
1955
Johnny Ringo
1959
as Junior
Outlaws
1960
Bronk
1975
Logan's Run
1977
as Jonathon
The Outcasts
1968
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
1951
The Critical List
1978
as Dr. Kenderly
Captain Video and His Video Rangers
Movies (23)
Planet of the Apes
1968
as Dr. Galen
A Streetcar Named Desire
1951
as A Collector
King Rat
1965
as Brough
The Macahans
1976
as Infantry Captain
Friendly Persuasion
1956
as Forager (uncredited)
Finian's Rainbow
1968
as District Attorney
The Gunfight at Dodge City
1959
as Billy Townsend
Invasion of the Bee Girls
1973
as Dr. Murger
Cast a Long Shadow
1959
as Noah Pringle (uncredited)
The Andersonville Trial
1970
as Major Hosmer
The Spell
1977
as Rian
The Bold and the Brave
1956
as Technician Fifth Grade
We Learn About The Telephone
1965
as Uncle Bill
Stagecoach To Fury
1956
as Ralph Slader
Nightmare
1974
as Director
House Made of Dawn
1972
as Father Olguin
Shadow Over Elveron
1968
as Dr. Parker
The Young Guns
1956
as Jonesy
Along Came a Spider
1970
as Frank Dietzler
Hot Rod Rumble
1957
as Ray Johnson - Arnie's sidekick
Journey Through Rosebud
1972
as Indian Agent
Dangerous Charter
1962
as Joe
Day is Done
1955
as 2nd Soldier
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 58 credits spanning from 1948 to 1978, Wright King has appeared in 23 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
- King Rat (1965) — as Brough
- The Macahans (1976) — as Infantry Captain
- Friendly Persuasion (1956) — as Forager (uncredited)
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