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