
Wright King
Known for Acting · 58 credits
- Born
- 1923-01-11
- Died
- 2018-11-25
- 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
TV Shows (35)

Perry Mason
1957
as Lee Gregson / Sidney Weplo

Mannix
1967

The Fugitive
1963
as Joe Penny / Dave Simmons

Maverick
1957
as Rick

The Twilight Zone
1959
as Paul Carson / Hecate

Have Gun, Will Travel
1957

The Philco Television Playhouse
1948

Cheyenne
1955

The F.B.I.
1965
as Scott Boles / SAC Parker

Studio One
1948

Rawhide
1959
as Collie Quade

The Invaders
1967
as Ed Tonkin

Wanted: Dead or Alive
1958
as Seth Blake / Joe Hooker / Jason Nichols

Gunsmoke
1955
as Ben Walling / Joe Digger / Crep / Hi Stevens / Rod / Bud / Lon / Lon Jensen

McCloud
1970

The Streets of San Francisco
1972

Hazel
1961

The Rebel
1959
as Woody

Kraft Suspense Theatre
1963
as Chaplain

Sugarfoot
1957
as Wolf Wilkes

The Texan
1958
as Mac Kernin

Telephone Time
1956

Lancer
1968

Navy Log
1955

Judd, for the Defense
1967

Bronco
1958

Outlaws
1960

Johnny Ringo
1959
as Junior

Bronk
1975

Logan's Run
1977
as Jonathon

The Outcasts
1968

Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
1951

The Critical List
1978
as Dr. Kenderly
Captain Video and His Video Rangers
Movies (23)

Planet of the Apes
1968
as Dr. Galen

A Streetcar Named Desire
1951
as A Collector

King Rat
1965
as Brough

Friendly Persuasion
1956
as Forager (uncredited)

The Macahans
1976
as Infantry Captain

Finian's Rainbow
1968
as District Attorney

The Gunfight at Dodge City
1959
as Billy Townsend

Invasion of the Bee Girls
1973
as Dr. Murger

The Andersonville Trial
1970
as Major Hosmer

The Spell
1977
as Rian

Cast a Long Shadow
1959
as Noah Pringle (uncredited)

Nightmare
1974
as Director

Shadow Over Elveron
1968
as Dr. Parker

The Young Guns
1956
as Jonesy

House Made of Dawn
1972
as Father Olguin

Stagecoach To Fury
1956
as Ralph Slader

We Learn About The Telephone
1965
as Uncle Bill

Along Came a Spider
1970
as Frank Dietzler

The Bold and the Brave
1956
as Technician Fifth Grade

Journey Through Rosebud
1972
as Indian Agent

Day is Done
1955
as 2nd Soldier

Hot Rod Rumble
1957
as Ray Johnson - Arnie's sidekick

Dangerous Charter
1962
as Joe
About Wright King
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). With 58 credits spanning from 1948 to 1978, Wright King has appeared in 23 films and 35 TV shows.
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Most Popular Wright King Movies
- Planet of the Apes (1968) — as Dr. Galen
- A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) — as A Collector
- King Rat (1965) — as Brough
- Friendly Persuasion (1956) — as Forager (uncredited)
- The Macahans (1976) — as Infantry Captain
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