Richard Wright
- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- September 4, 1908 in Roxie, Mississippi, USA
- Active Years
- 1951–2009 (59 Years)
- Total Credits
- 2 credits in database
Biography
Richard Wright works in writing. Born September 4, 1908 in Roxie, Mississippi, USA. Archytele tracks 2 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
2 titles- Native Son (1951) as Bigger Thomas
- Richard Wright: Native Son, Author and Activist (2009) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Richard Wright best known for?
Richard Wright is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Native Son (1951).
When and where was Richard Wright born?
Richard Wright was born on September 4, 1908 in Roxie, Mississippi, USA.
How many credits does Richard Wright have?
Richard Wright has accumulated over 2 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 2009.
What is Richard Wright's background in cinema and television?
His powerful, eloquent work examined the injustices African-Americans face in a white society. He won immediate fame for his first novel, "Native Son" (1940). It tells the story of Bigger Thomas, a young chauffeur whose inarticulate rage over his lot ultimately erupts into violence. "Native Son" was adapted into a play...
Richard Wright by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Native Son (1951) as Bigger Thomas — aged about 42
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