Wright King
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For decades now, Wright King has been an American actor who has treated acting as a trade rather than a spotlight. Careers that pass the 75-year mark are a small club. The most visible line on the filmography is 'Planet of the Apes' (Dr. Galen). Viewers may also know him from 'A Streetcar Named Desire'. He started at 28.
Wright King
16 Movies
16 Series
For decades now, Wright King has been an American actor who has treated acting as a trade rather than a spotlight. Careers that pass the 75-year mark are a small club. The most visible line on the filmography is 'Planet of the Apes' (Dr. Galen). Viewers may also know him from 'A Streetcar Named Desire'. He started at 28.
Movies
Plays Dr. Galen
Planet of the Apes
1968
Plays A Collector
A Streetcar Named Desire
1951
Plays Dr. Murger
Invasion of the Bee Girls
1973
Plays Brough
King Rat
1965
Plays District Attorney
Finian's Rainbow
1968
Plays Billy Townsend
The Gunfight at Dodge City
1959
Plays Uncle Bill
We Learn About The Telephone
1965
Plays Joe
Dangerous Charter
1962
Plays Technician Fifth Grade
The Bold and the Brave
1956
Plays Jonesy
The Young Guns
1956
Plays Ralph Slader
Stagecoach To Fury
1956
TV Shows
Plays Seth Blake
Wanted: Dead or Alive
1958
Plays Ben Walling
Gunsmoke
1955
Plays Jonathon
Logan's Run
1977
Plays Dr. Kenderly
The Critical List
1978
Plays Scott Boles
The F.B.I.
1965
Plays Paul Carson
The Twilight Zone
1959
Plays Lee Gregson
Perry Mason
1957
Plays Joe Penny
The Fugitive
1963
Plays Chaplain
Kraft Suspense Theatre
1963
Plays Carter
McCloud
1970
Plays Wolf Wilkes
Sugarfoot
1957
Plays Junior
Johnny Ringo
1959
Plays Rick
Maverick
1957
Plays Ed Tonkin
The Invaders
1967
Plays Woody
The Rebel
1959
Plays Mac Kernin
The Texan
1958
Latest Trailers
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The Spell
Full Filmography
The Critical List
Dr. Kenderly · 2 episodes
1978–
TV
Logan's Run
Jonathon · 3 episodes
1977–
TV
Invasion of the Bee Girls
Dr. Murger
1973
Film
House Made of Dawn
Father Olguin
1972
Film
Journey Through Rosebud
Indian Agent
1972
Film
McCloud
Carter · 1 episode
1970–
TV
Finian's Rainbow
District Attorney
1968
Film
Planet of the Apes
Dr. Galen
1968
Film
The Invaders
Ed Tonkin · 1 episode
1967–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wright King still alive?
Wright King passed away on November 25, 2018 at age 95.
What are the most famous roles of Wright King?
Wright King is best known for roles in Planet of the Apes, A Streetcar Named Desire, Friendly Persuasion.
How many movies has Wright King been in?
Over a 67-year career (since 1951), Wright King has appeared in 16 movies and 16 TV shows.
What was Wright King's first movie?
The career of Wright King began with A Streetcar Named Desire (1951).
What is Wright King's most recent movie or series?
Wright King's most recent release is The Critical List, which premiered on September 11, 1978.
What TV shows has Wright King appeared in?
On television, Wright King has appeared in The Twilight Zone, Perry Mason, Gunsmoke, The Streets of San Francisco.
Wright King
1923-01-11 · Okmulgee, Oklahoma, USA
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).