Wright King
Biography
Wright Thornburgh King was an American stage, film, and television actor whose career spanned over forty years. Born on January 11, 1923, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, he had fifty-seven known acting credits during his lifetime. He is best known for playing the role of Jason Nichols in the television series Wanted Dead or Alive, appearing in the show between 1958 and 1961. Throughout his professional life, he worked across multiple mediums including theater, movies, and television. He passed away on November 25, 2018, at the age of ninety-five.
Career overview
Wright Thornburgh King was an American stage, film, and television actor whose career spanned over forty years. Born on January 11, 1923, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, he established a prolific body of work in the entertainment industry. Throughout his extensive career in acting, he amassed fifty-seven known credits across movies and television shows.
He is best known for his television work, specifically for playing the character Jason Nichols in the television series Wanted Dead or Alive. His tenure on the series took place between 1958 and 1961.
Later in life, King passed away on November 25, 2018, at the age of ninety-five.
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Full Filmography
70 titles- The Critical List (1978) as Dr. Kenderly
- Logan's Run (1977) as Jonathon
- The Spell (1977) as Rian
- The Macahans (1976) as Infantry Captain
- Bronk (1975)
- Nightmare (1974) as Director
- Invasion of the Bee Girls (1973) as Dr. Murger
- The Streets of San Francisco (1972)
- House Made of Dawn (1972) as Father Olguin
- Journey Through Rosebud (1972) as Indian Agent
- McCloud (1970)
- The Andersonville Trial (1970) as Major Hosmer
- Along Came a Spider (1970) as Frank Dietzler
- Planet of the Apes (1968) as Dr. Galen
- Lancer (1968)
- The Outcasts (1968)
- Finian's Rainbow (1968) as District Attorney
- Shadow Over Elveron (1968) as Dr. Parker
- Mannix (1967)
- The Invaders (1967) as Ed Tonkin
- Judd, for the Defense (1967)
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Scott Boles
- The F.B.I. (1965) as SAC Parker
- King Rat (1965) as Brough
- We Learn About The Telephone (1965) as Uncle Bill
- The Fugitive (1963) as Joe Penny
- The Fugitive (1963) as Dave Simmons
- Kraft Suspense Theatre (1963) as Chaplain
- Dangerous Charter (1962) as Joe
- Hazel (1961)
- Outlaws (1960)
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Paul Carson
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Hecate
- Rawhide (1959) as Collie Quade
- The Rebel (1959) as Woody
- Johnny Ringo (1959) as Junior
- The Gunfight at Dodge City (1959) as Billy Townsend
- Cast a Long Shadow (1959) as Noah Pringle (uncredited)
- Wanted: Dead or Alive (1958) as Seth Blake
- Wanted: Dead or Alive (1958) as Joe Hooker
- Wanted: Dead or Alive (1958) as Jason Nichols
- The Texan (1958) as Mac Kernin
- Bronco (1958)
- Perry Mason (1957) as Lee Gregson
- Perry Mason (1957) as Sidney Weplo
- Maverick (1957) as Rick
- Have Gun, Will Travel (1957)
- Sugarfoot (1957) as Wolf Wilkes
- Hot Rod Rumble (1957) as Ray Johnson - Arnie's sidekick
- Telephone Time (1956)
- Friendly Persuasion (1956) as Forager (uncredited)
- The Bold and the Brave (1956) as Technician Fifth Grade
- The Young Guns (1956) as Jonesy
- Stagecoach To Fury (1956) as Ralph Slader
- Cheyenne (1955)
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Ben Walling
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Joe Digger
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Crep
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Hi Stevens
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Rod
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Bud
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Lon
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Lon Jensen
- Navy Log (1955)
- A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) as A Collector
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951)
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951)
- The Philco Television Playhouse (1948)
- Studio One (1948)
- Captain Video and His Video Rangers
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Wright King best known for?
Wright King is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Logan's Run (1977), MINDHUNTER (2017), Bronk (1975), Invasion of the Bee Girls (1973).
When and where was Wright King born?
Wright King was born on January 11, 1923 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, USA. They passed away on November 25, 2018.
How many credits does Wright King have?
Wright King has accumulated over 70 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 1978.
What is Wright King's background in cinema and television?
Wright Thornburgh King was an American stage, film, and television actor whose career spanned over forty years. Born on January 11, 1923, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, he had fifty-seven known acting credits during his lifetime. He is best known for playing the role of Jason Nichols in the television series Wanted Dead or Ali...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) — aged about 28
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Paul Carson — aged about 36
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Hecate — aged about 36
- Planet of the Apes (1968) as Dr. Galen — aged about 45
- Judd, for the Defense (1967) — aged about 44
- Perry Mason (1957) as Lee Gregson — aged about 34
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