Wright King

Acting

Wright King

Born 11 January 1923 · Okmulgee, Oklahoma, USA · Died 25 November 2018 at 95

Wright Thornburgh King (January 11, 1923 – November 25, 2018) was an American stage, film and television actor whose career lasted for over forty years. He is best known for playing Jason Nichols in the television series Wanted Dead or Alive (1958–1961).

Known for

Highlights

Planet of the Apes1968 · Film · Dr. Galen
The Twilight Zone1959 · Series · Paul Carson
A Streetcar Named Desire1951 · Film · A Collector
Perry Mason1957 · Series · Lee Gregson
Friendly Persuasion1956 · Film · Forager (uncredited)
The Streets of San Francisco1972 · Series

Filmography

Movies

22 films

The Spell1977 · Film · Rian
The Macahans1976 · Film · Infantry Captain
Nightmare1974 · Film · Director
Invasion of the Bee Girls1973 · Film · Dr. Murger
House Made of Dawn1972 · Film · Father Olguin
Journey Through Rosebud1972 · Film · Indian Agent
The Andersonville Trial1970 · Film · Major Hosmer
Along Came a Spider1970 · Film · Frank Dietzler
Finian's Rainbow1968 · Film · District Attorney
Shadow Over Elveron1968 · Film · Dr. Parker
Planet of the Apes1968 · Film · Dr. Galen
King Rat1965 · Film · Brough
We Learn About The Telephone1965 · Film · Uncle Bill
Dangerous Charter1962 · Film · Joe
Cast a Long Shadow1959 · Film · Noah Pringle (uncredited)
The Gunfight at Dodge City1959 · Film · Billy Townsend
Hot Rod Rumble1957 · Film · Ray Johnson - Arnie's sidekick
Stagecoach to Fury1956 · Film · Ralph Slader
Friendly Persuasion1956 · Film · Forager (uncredited)
The Young Guns1956 · Film · Jonesy
The Bold and the Brave1956 · Film · Technician Fifth Grade
A Streetcar Named Desire1951 · Film · A Collector

Filmography

Series

33 shows

The Critical List1978 · Series · Dr. Kenderly
Logan's Run1977 · Series · Jonathon
Bronk1975 · Series
The Streets of San Francisco1972 · Series
McCloud1970 · Series · Carter
Lancer1968 · Series
The Outcasts1968 · Series
Mannix1967 · Series
Judd, for the Defense1967 · Series
The Invaders1967 · Series · Ed Tonkin
The F.B.I.1965 · Series · Scott Boles
Kraft Suspense Theatre1963 · Series · Chaplain
The Fugitive1963 · Series · Joe Penny
Hazel1961 · Series
Outlaws1960 · Series
The Rebel1959 · Series · Woody
The Twilight Zone1959 · Series · Paul Carson
Johnny Ringo1959 · Series · Junior
Rawhide1959 · Series · Collie Quade
The Texan1958 · Series · Mac Kernin
Bronco1958 · Series
Wanted: Dead or Alive1958 · Series · Seth Blake
Maverick1957 · Series · Rick
Perry Mason1957 · Series · Lee Gregson
Sugarfoot1957 · Series · Wolf Wilkes
Have Gun, Will Travel1957 · Series
Telephone Time1956 · Series
Cheyenne1955 · Series
Navy Log1955 · Series
Gunsmoke1955 · Series · Ben Walling
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars1951 · Series
Studio One1948 · Series
The Philco Television Playhouse1948 · Series