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Wright King

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

Jan 11, 1923 (103 years old)

Place of Birth

Okmulgee, Oklahoma, USA

Biography

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

Acting
1978The Critical ListDr. Kenderly
1977The SpellRian
1977Logan's RunJonathon
1976The MacahansInfantry Captain
1975Bronk
1974NightmareDirector
1973Invasion of the Bee GirlsDr. Murger
1972House Made of DawnFather Olguin
1972Journey Through RosebudIndian Agent
1972The Streets of San Francisco
1970The Andersonville TrialMajor Hosmer
1970Along Came a SpiderFrank Dietzler
1970McCloud
1968Shadow Over ElveronDr. Parker
1968Planet of the ApesDr. Galen
1968Finian's RainbowDistrict Attorney
1968The Outcasts
1968Lancer
1967Mannix
1967Judd for the Defense
1967The InvadersEd Tonkin
1965We Learn About The TelephoneUncle Bill
1965King RatBrough
1965The F.B.I.Scott Boles
1965The F.B.I.SAC Parker
1963Kraft Suspense TheatreChaplain
1963The FugitiveJoe Penny
1963The FugitiveDave Simmons
1962Dangerous CharterJoe
1961Hazel
1960Outlaws
1959The Gunfight at Dodge CityBilly Townsend
1959Cast a Long ShadowNoah Pringle (uncredited)
1959The Twilight ZonePaul Carson
1959The Twilight ZoneHecate
1959RawhideCollie Quade
1959Johnny RingoJunior
1959The RebelWoody
1958Bronco
1958Wanted: Dead or AliveSeth Blake
1958The Texan
1958Wanted: Dead or AliveJason Nichols
1958Wanted: Dead or AliveJoe Hooker
1957Hot Rod RumbleRay Johnson - Arnie's sidekick
1957Perry MasonLee Gregson
1957Have Gun, Will Travel
1957SugarfootWolf Wilkes
1957MaverickRick
1957Perry MasonSidney Weplo
1956The Young GunsJonesy
1956The Bold and the BraveTechnician Fifth Grade
1956Stagecoach To FuryRalph Slader
1956Friendly PersuasionForager (uncredited)
1956Telephone Time
1955Day is Done2nd Soldier
1955Cheyenne
1955GunsmokeBen Walling
1955Navy Log
1955GunsmokeJoe Digger
1955GunsmokeCrep
1955GunsmokeHi Stevens
1955GunsmokeRod
1955GunsmokeBud
1955GunsmokeLon
1955GunsmokeLon Jensen
1951A Streetcar Named DesireA Collector
1951Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
1948Studio One
1948The Philco Television Playhouse
-Captain Video and His Video Rangers