William Wright
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 6, 1911 in Ogden, Utah, USA
- Died
- January 20, 1949
- Active Years
- 1936–1949 (14 Years)
- Total Credits
- 33 credits in database
Biography
William Wright was an American actor born on January 6, 1911, in Ogden, Utah. Active primarily during the 1940s, he was frequently compared to Clark Gable, whose career was interrupted by World War II. Wright performed in the 1945 musical comedy Eve Knew Her Apples, a remake of It Happened One Night in which he played the role originally performed by Gable. His filmography includes Eadie Was a Lady, Philo Vance Returns, King of the Gamblers, Rose of the Yukon, Daughter of the Jungle, and Impact. With 33 known acting credits, Wright died on January 20, 1949, at the age of 38. His death was attributed to cancer.
Career overview
William Wright was an American actor who established himself as a leading man in films during the 1940s. Throughout his career, he was frequently compared to Clark Gable, particularly during the period when Gable’s own career was interrupted by World War II. Wright’s filmography includes a 1945 musical comedy titled Eve Knew Her Apples, in which he performed the role originally played by Gable in It Happened One Night. His other acting credits from the decade include Eadie Was a Lady, released in 1945, and the 1947 production Philo Vance Returns, where he portrayed the title character.
In the final years of his life, Wright continued to appear in several motion pictures. He took on the title role in the 1948 film King of the Gamblers. His later work featured appearances in Rose of the Yukon, Daughter of the Jungle, and Impact, all of which were released in 1949. According to records, Wright was born in Ogden, Utah, on January 6, 1911. He died on January 20, 1949, at the age of 38. While some sources note his death was caused by cancer, his known film credits total 33 productions.
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Full Filmography
33 titles- Impact (1949) as Prosecutor
- Daughter of the Jungle (1949) as Carl Easton
- Rose of the Yukon (1949) as Tom Clark
- Air Hostess (1949) as Fred MacCoy
- King of the Gamblers (1948) as Dave Fowler
- Gas House Kids Go West (1947) as Jim Kingsley
- Philo Vance Returns (1947) as Philo Vance
- Doctor Jim (1947) as Doctor Sylvester
- The Mask of Diijon (1946) as Tony Holiday
- Lover Come Back (1946) as Jimmy Hennessey
- Down Missouri Way (1946) as Mike Burton
- Escape in the Fog (1945) as Barry Malcolm
- Eve Knew Her Apples (1945) as Ward Williams
- Eadie Was a Lady (1945) as Tommy Foley
- One Mysterious Night (1944) as Paul Martens
- Dancing in Manhattan (1944) as Steve Crawford
- Murder in Times Square (1943) as Detective Lieutenant Tabor
- Reveille with Beverly (1943) as Barry Lang
- Saddles and Sagebrush (1943) as Krag Savin
- A Night to Remember (1942) as Scott Carstairs
- Meet the Stewarts (1942) as Winkie Rogers (uncredited)
- Night in New Orleans (1942) as George Wallace
- A Man's World (1942) as Dan O'Driscoll
- Not a Ladies' Man (1942) as John Keen
- The Daring Young Man (1942) as Sam Long
- Lucky Legs (1942) as 'Pinkie' Connors
- True to the Army (1942) as Lt. Danvers
- Fly By Night (1942) as Intern (Uncredited)
- Parachute Nurse (1942) as Lt. Woods
- Glamour Boy (1941) as Hank Landon
- Devil Pays Off (1941) as Christopher Waring
- World Premiere (1941) as Luther Shinkley
- China Clipper (1936) as Pilot
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What movies or TV shows is William Wright best known for?
William Wright is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Impact (1949), Wir in Bayern (2003), Veneno (2020).
When and where was William Wright born?
William Wright was born on January 6, 1911 in Ogden, Utah, USA. They passed away on January 20, 1949.
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William Wright has accumulated over 33 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1936 to 1949.
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William Wright was an American actor born on January 6, 1911, in Ogden, Utah. Active primarily during the 1940s, he was frequently compared to Clark Gable, whose career was interrupted by World War II. Wright performed in the 1945 musical comedy Eve Knew Her Apples, a remake of It Happened One Night in which he played ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Impact (1949) as Prosecutor — aged about 38
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