7.7
Movie
Acting
Wright King
- Born
- Died
- (aged 95)
- Birthplace
- Okmulgee, Oklahoma, USA
- Credits
- 57 titles
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).
Signature work
Known For
7.7
Movie
7.6
Movie
A Streetcar Named Desire
8.5
TV
The Twilight Zone
7.7
TV
Perry Mason
6.7
TV
Gunsmoke
7.1
TV
The Streets of San Francisco
7.1
Movie
King Rat
4.7
Movie
Invasion of the Bee Girls
7.3
TV
The Fugitive
6.8
TV
The Invaders
6.9
TV
Mannix
7.2
TV
McCloud
5.9
Movie
Finian's Rainbow
7.3
TV
Rawhide
7.3
TV
Have Gun, Will Travel
7.0
TV
Maverick
6.8
TV
Logan's Run
7.1
TV
Wanted: Dead or Alive
Acting credits 57
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | Captain Video and His Video Rangers TV | (2 ep) |
| 1978 | The Critical List TV | Dr. Kenderly (2 ep) |
| 1977 | Logan's Run TV | Jonathon (3 ep) |
| 1977 | The Spell Film | Rian |
| 1976 | The Macahans Film | Infantry Captain |
| 1975 | Bronk TV | (1 ep) |
| 1974 | Nightmare Film | Director |
| 1973 | Invasion of the Bee Girls Film | Dr. Murger |
| 1972 | The Streets of San Francisco TV | (1 ep) |
| 1972 | House Made of Dawn Film | Father Olguin |
| 1972 | Journey Through Rosebud Film | Indian Agent |
| 1970 | The Andersonville Trial Film | Major Hosmer |
| 1970 | McCloud TV | Carter (1 ep) |
| 1970 | Along Came a Spider Film | Frank Dietzler |
| 1968 | Finian's Rainbow Film | District Attorney |
| 1968 | Lancer TV | (1 ep) |
| 1968 | The Outcasts TV | (1 ep) |
| 1968 | Shadow Over Elveron Film | Dr. Parker |
| 1968 | Planet of the Apes Film | Dr. Galen |
| 1967 | Mannix TV | (2 ep) |
| 1967 | Judd, for the Defense TV | (1 ep) |
| 1967 | The Invaders TV | Ed Tonkin (1 ep) |
| 1965 | King Rat Film | Brough |
| 1965 | The F.B.I. TV | Scott Boles, SAC Parker (1 ep) |
| 1965 | We Learn About The Telephone Film | Uncle Bill |
| 1963 | Kraft Suspense Theatre TV | Chaplain (1 ep) |
| 1963 | The Fugitive TV | Joe Penny, Dave Simmons (1 ep) |
| 1962 | Dangerous Charter Film | Joe |
| 1961 | Hazel TV | (1 ep) |
| 1960 | Outlaws TV | (2 ep) |
| 1959 | The Rebel TV | Woody (1 ep) |
| 1959 | The Twilight Zone TV | Paul Carson, Hecate (1 ep) |
| 1959 | Johnny Ringo TV | Junior (1 ep) |
| 1959 | Cast a Long Shadow Film | Noah Pringle (uncredited) |
| 1959 | The Gunfight at Dodge City Film | Billy Townsend |
| 1959 | Rawhide TV | Collie Quade (1 ep) |
| 1958 | The Texan TV | Mac Kernin (1 ep) |
| 1958 | Bronco TV | (1 ep) |
| 1958 | Wanted: Dead or Alive TV | Seth Blake, Joe Hooker, Jason Nichols (1 ep) |
| 1957 | Maverick TV | Rick (1 ep) |
| 1957 | Perry Mason TV | Lee Gregson, Sidney Weplo (1 ep) |
| 1957 | Sugarfoot TV | Wolf Wilkes (1 ep) |
| 1957 | Have Gun, Will Travel TV | (5 ep) |
| 1957 | Hot Rod Rumble Film | Ray Johnson - Arnie's sidekick |
| 1956 | Stagecoach To Fury Film | Ralph Slader |
| 1956 | Friendly Persuasion Film | Forager (uncredited) |
| 1956 | The Young Guns Film | Jonesy |
| 1956 | Telephone Time TV | (1 ep) |
| 1956 | The Bold and the Brave Film | Technician Fifth Grade |
| 1955 | Cheyenne TV | (3 ep) |
| 1955 | Navy Log TV | (2 ep) |
| 1955 | Gunsmoke TV | Ben Walling, Joe Digger, Crep, Hi Stevens, Rod, Bud, Lon, Lon Jensen (1 ep) |
| 1951 | Hallmark Hall of Fame TV | (1 ep) |
| 1951 | Schlitz Playhouse of Stars TV | (1 ep) |
| 1951 | A Streetcar Named Desire Film | A Collector |
| 1948 | Studio One TV | (2 ep) |
| 1948 | The Philco Television Playhouse TV | (3 ep) |