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Acting
Wright King
Wright King is best known for The Twilight Zone, Perry Mason, Gunsmoke and The Streets of San Francisco. Wright King was born on January 11, 1923. Wright King died on November 25, 2018 at the age of 95.
- Born
- January 11, 1923
- Place of birth
- Okmulgee, Oklahoma, USA
- Died
- November 25, 2018 (95 years old)
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
Filmography
- —Captain Video and His Video Rangers
- 1978The Critical ListDr. Kenderly
- 1977Logan's RunJonathon
- 1975Bronk
- 1972The Streets of San Francisco
- 1970McCloudCarter
- 1968The Outcasts
- 1968Lancer
- 1967Mannix
- 1967Judd, for the Defense
- 1967The InvadersEd Tonkin
- 1965The F.B.I.Scott Boles
- 1963Kraft Suspense TheatreChaplain
- 1963The FugitiveJoe Penny
- 1961Hazel
- 1960Outlaws
- 1959The Twilight ZonePaul Carson
- 1959RawhideCollie Quade
- 1959Johnny RingoJunior
- 1959The RebelWoody
- 1958Bronco
- 1958Wanted: Dead or AliveSeth Blake
- 1958The TexanMac Kernin
- 1957Perry MasonLee Gregson
- 1957Have Gun, Will Travel
- 1957SugarfootWolf Wilkes
- 1957MaverickRick
- 1956Telephone Time
- 1955Cheyenne
- 1955GunsmokeBen Walling
- 1955Navy Log
- 1951Hallmark Hall of Fame
- 1951Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
- 1948Studio One
- 1948The Philco Television Playhouse
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Wright King been in?
Wright King is best known for The Twilight Zone, Perry Mason, Gunsmoke and The Streets of San Francisco.
When was Wright King born?
Wright King was born on January 11, 1923. (Okmulgee, Oklahoma, USA)
How old is Wright King?
Wright King died on November 25, 2018 at the age of 95.
Updated: October 25, 2026 ·