
Wright King
Born
January 11, 1923
Died
November 25, 2018 (95 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
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).
Known For

The Spell
Rian
1977

The Macahans
Infantry Captain
1976

Nightmare
Director
1974

Invasion of the Bee Girls
Dr. Murger
1973

The Streets of San Francisco
(1 episode)
1972

House Made of Dawn
Father Olguin
1972
Journey Through Rosebud
Indian Agent
1972

The Andersonville Trial
Major Hosmer
1970

Along Came a Spider
Frank Dietzler
1970

Finian's Rainbow
District Attorney
1968

Shadow Over Elveron
Dr. Parker
1968

Planet of the Apes
Dr. Galen
1968

Mannix
(2 episodes)
1967

King Rat
Brough
1965

The F.B.I.
Scott Boles · (1 episode)
1965

We Learn About The Telephone
Uncle Bill
1965

Kraft Suspense Theatre
Chaplain · (1 episode)
1963

Dangerous Charter
Joe
1962

The Twilight Zone
Paul Carson · (1 episode)
1959

The Twilight Zone
Hecate · (1 episode)
1959

Cast a Long Shadow
Noah Pringle
1959

The Gunfight at Dodge City
Billy Townsend
1959

Perry Mason
Lee Gregson · (1 episode)
1957

Hot Rod Rumble
Ray Johnson - Arnie's sidekick
1957

Stagecoach To Fury
Ralph Slader
1956

Friendly Persuasion
Forager (uncredited)
1956

The Young Guns
Jonesy
1956

The Bold and the Brave
Technician Fifth Grade
1956

Day is Done
2nd Soldier
1955

Cheyenne
(3 episodes)
1955

Hallmark Hall of Fame
(1 episode)
1951

A Streetcar Named Desire
A Collector
1951
Captain Video and His Video Rangers
(2 episodes)

The Critical List
Dr. Kenderly · (2 episodes)
1978

Logan's Run
(3 episodes)
1977

Bronk
(1 episode)
1975

McCloud
(1 episode)
1970

Lancer
(1 episode)
1968

The Outcasts
(1 episode)
1968

Judd for the Defense
(1 episode)
1967

The Invaders
Ed Tonkin · (1 episode)
1967

The F.B.I.
SAC Parker · (1 episode)
1965

The Fugitive
Joe Penny · (1 episode)
1963

The Fugitive
Dave Simmons · (1 episode)
1963

Hazel
(1 episode)
1961

Outlaws
(2 episodes)
1960

Johnny Ringo
Junior · (1 episode)
1959

Rawhide
Collie Quade · (1 episode)
1959

The Texan
(1 episode)
1958

Bronco
(1 episode)
1958

Wanted: Dead or Alive
Seth Blake · (1 episode)
1958

Wanted: Dead or Alive
Joe Hooker · (1 episode)
1958

Wanted: Dead or Alive
Jason Nichols · (9 episodes)
1958

Maverick
Rick · (1 episode)
1957

Perry Mason
Sidney Weplo · (1 episode)
1957

Sugarfoot
Wolf Wilkes · (1 episode)
1957

Have Gun, Will Travel
(5 episodes)
1957

Telephone Time
(1 episode)
1956
Navy Log
(2 episodes)
1955

Gunsmoke
Ben Walling · (1 episode)
1955

Gunsmoke
Joe Digger · (1 episode)
1955

Gunsmoke
Crep · (1 episode)
1955

Gunsmoke
Hi Stevens · (1 episode)
1955

Gunsmoke
Rod · (1 episode)
1955

Gunsmoke
Bud · (1 episode)
1955

Gunsmoke
Lon · (1 episode)
1955

Gunsmoke
Lon Jensen · (1 episode)
1955

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
(1 episode)
1951

Studio One
(2 episodes)
1948

The Philco Television Playhouse
(3 episodes)
1948