Michael Wright
Biography
Michael Wright is an American actor born in New York City, New York, USA. His birthdate is April 30, 1956. Wright has appeared in various film and television roles throughout his career. He is known for his work in the 1991 film The Five Heartbeats as Eddie Kane, Jr. Wright has also appeared in the 1983 NBC science fiction miniseries V and its sequels. In addition, he played roles in the TV series Miami Vice, the HBO series Oz, and the film Sugar Hill. Wright's film roles include The Principal and The Wanderers. His known credits include acting in 34 projects.
Career overview
Michael Wright is an American actor known for his work in film and television. He has appeared in various science fiction productions, including the 1983 NBC miniseries V and its sequel V: The Final Battle. Wright also played a role in the TV series V: The Series as Elias Taylor.
In addition to his work in science fiction, Wright has appeared in other notable television shows, such as the 1987 episode "The Savage" from the series Miami Vice. He also had a recurring role in the 1997 HBO series Oz, playing Omar White from 2001 to 2003. Wright's film career includes roles in the 1987 drama The Principal and the 1994 film Sugar Hill, which starred Wesley Snipes.
Wright's most notable film role is that of Eddie Kane, Jr. in the 1991 film The Five Heartbeats. He has also appeared in the cult film The Wanderers, playing the role of Clinton, the leader of The Del Bombers. Wright's body of work showcases his versatility as an actor, with a range of roles in both film and television.
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- Black Lightning (2018) as Lazarus Prime
- 2 Aces and a Dirty Heart (2017) as Redds
- D'Curse (2013) as Officer Ruda
- Jesse (2011) as Juan
- Before I Self Destruct (2009) as First Victim
- Diminished Capacity (2008) as McCormick
- Hardrock (2007)
- Raving (2007) as Security Guard
- El Cantante (2006) as Shooting Gallery Man
- Coalition (2006) as Lou
- The Interpreter (2005) as Marcus
- Downtown: A Street Tale (2004) as Rudy
- Piñero (2001) as Edgar Bowser
- Point Blank (1998) as Sonny
- Oz (1997) as Omar White
- Money Talks (1997) as Aaron
- The Cottonwood (1996) as Simon Z
- New York Undercover (1994)
- Sugar Hill (1994) as Raynathan Skuggs
- Confessions of a Hitman (1994) as Charley
- The Five Heartbeats (1991) as Eddie
- Bedtime Eyes (1987)
- The Principal (1987) as Victor Duncan
- The Laundromat (1985) as Shooter Stevens
- Miami Vice (1984) as The Savage
- V (1984) as Elias Taylor
- V: The Final Battle (1984) as Elias Taylor
- V (1983) as Elias Taylor
- Streamers (1983) as Carlyle
- The Moonstone Gem (1983) as Narrator
- Benny's Place (1982) as Jimmy Mills
- We're Fighting Back (1981) as Melvin Gilford
- Dream House (1981) as Mace
- The Wanderers (1979) as Clinton