Steven Wright
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- December 6, 1955 in New York City, New York, USA
- Active Years
- 1962–2022 (61 Years)
- Total Credits
- 76 credits in database
Biography
Steven Alexander Wright is an American comedian, actor, and writer who was born on December 6, 1955, in New York City, New York, USA. He is known for his distinctly lethargic voice and slow, deadpan delivery of ironic, philosophical, and sometimes nonsensical jokes and one-liners involving contrived situations. His professional portfolio on the Movie Database includes sixty-four known credits within acting. As a male performer in the entertainment industry, he is credited under his full name, Steven Alexander Wright.
Career overview
Steven Alexander Wright is an American comedian, actor, and writer who was born on December 6, 1955, in New York City, New York, USA. He is recognized for his distinctly lethargic voice and his slow, deadpan delivery. His comedic style features ironic, philosophical, and sometimes nonsensical jokes and one-liners delivered within contrived situations.
Active in the entertainment industry as a male performer, Wright has accumulated a substantial body of work throughout his career. His professional output includes sixty-four known credits in the acting category, reflecting his involvement in film and television projects.
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76 titles- The Opening Act - The Extraordinary Journey of JAMES LEE STANLEY (2022) as Himself
- Chillin Island (2021) as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated (2021) as Self
- The Emoji Movie (2017) as Mel Meh (voice)
- Horace and Pete (2016) as Leon
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self - Guest
- Call Me Lucky (2015) as Self
- Inside Comedy (2012) as Self
- Conan (2010) as R.A.N.D.Y
- Louie (2010) Story
- Louie (2010) Consulting Producer
- Louie (2010) Producer
- Steven Wright: When the Leaves Blow Away (2006) as Himself
- Steven Wright: When the Leaves Blow Away (2006) Writer
- The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005) as Self
- Son of the Mask (2005) as Daniel Moss
- The Aristocrats (2005) as Self
- Reservoir Dogs Revisited (2005) as Self
- Coffee and Cigarettes (2004) as Steven (segment "Strange to Meet You")
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- The Curse of the Bambino (2003) as Himself
- The Downer Channel (2001) as Walter
- Aqua Teen Hunger Force (2000) as Danny (voice)
- Loser (2000) as Panty Hose Customer
- The Muse (1999) as Stan Spielberg
- One Soldier (1999) as Soldier
- One Soldier (1999) Director
- One Soldier (1999) Writer
- Hercules (1998) as Bootes (voice)
- Babe: Pig in the City (1998) as Bob (voice)
- Half Baked (1998) as The Guy on the Couch (uncredited)
- 1999 (1997) as Goatman
- Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special (1997) as The Bogey Man (voice)
- Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995) as The Bogey Man (voice)
- Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist (1995) as Steven (voice)
- Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist (1995) Additional Writing
- Almost Perfect (1995)
- Canadian Bacon (1995) as RCMP Officer at Headquarters
- For Better or Worse (1995) as Cabbie
- Space Ghost Coast to Coast (1994)
- Natural Born Killers (1994) as Dr. Emil Reingold
- The Swan Princess (1994) as Mr. Lorenzo "Speed" Trudgealong (voice)
- Mixed Nuts (1994) as Man at Pay Phone
- Speechless (1994) as Eddie
- Late Show with David Letterman (1993) as Self - Guest
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- So I Married an Axe Murderer (1993) as Pilot
- Two Mikes Don't Make a Wright (1993) as Dennis Jennings
- Two Mikes Don't Make a Wright (1993) Writer
- Mad About You (1992) as Warren Mermelman
- The Larry Sanders Show (1992) as Steven Wright
- Reservoir Dogs (1992) as K-Billy DJ (voice)
- Bob (1992)
- Men Of Respect (1990) as Sterling
- Comic Relief '90 (1990) as Self
- Steven Wright: Wicker Chairs and Gravity (1990) as Himself
- Steven Wright: Wicker Chairs and Gravity (1990) Writer
- The Simpsons (1989) as Steven Wright (voice)
- Comic Relief III (1989) as Self
- Stars & Bars (1988) as Pruitt
- The Appointments of Dennis Jennings (1988) as Dennis Jennings
- The Appointments of Dennis Jennings (1988) Writer
- Coffee and Cigarettes (1987) as Steven
- Coffee and Cigarettes (1987) Writer
- The Young Comedians All-Star Reunion (1986) as Self
- Star Wars: Droids (1985) Writer
- Desperately Seeking Susan (1985) as Larry Stillman D.D.S.
- A Steven Wright Special (1985) as Himself
- A Steven Wright Special (1985) Writer
- The 7th Annual Young Comedians Show (1982)
- The Last Word (1979) as Man in Crowd
- WKRP in Cincinnati (1978) as Security Officer
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Special Guest
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self (uncredited)
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- Aside From That as Comedian
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Steven Wright best known for?
Steven Wright is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Emoji Movie (2017), The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015), The Constant Husband (1955), Conan (2010).
When and where was Steven Wright born?
Steven Wright was born on December 6, 1955 in New York City, New York, USA.
How many credits does Steven Wright have?
Steven Wright has accumulated over 76 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1962 to 2022.
What is Steven Wright's background in cinema and television?
Steven Alexander Wright is an American comedian, actor, and writer who was born on December 6, 1955, in New York City, New York, USA. He is known for his distinctly lethargic voice and slow, deadpan delivery of ironic, philosophical, and sometimes nonsensical jokes and one-liners involving contrived situations. His pro...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Reservoir Dogs (1992) as K-Billy DJ (voice) — aged about 36
- The Simpsons (1989) as Steven Wright (voice) — aged about 33
- Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist (1995) as Steven (voice) — aged about 39
- Almost Perfect (1995) — aged about 39
- Space Ghost Coast to Coast (1994) — aged about 38
- The Larry Sanders Show (1992) as Steven Wright — aged about 36
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