
Wright King
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- January 11, 1923
- Died
- November 25, 2018 (aged 95)
- Birthplace
- 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
Filmography

Captain Video and His Video Rangers
TV · 2 eps

The Critical List
TV · as Dr. Kenderly · 2 eps

The Spell
Movie · as Rian

Logan's Run
TV · as Jonathon · 3 eps

The Macahans
Movie · as Infantry Captain

Bronk
TV · 1 ep

Nightmare
Movie · as Director

Invasion of the Bee Girls
Movie · as Dr. Murger

House Made of Dawn
Movie · as Father Olguin

Journey Through Rosebud
Movie · as Indian Agent

The Streets of San Francisco
TV · 1 ep

The Andersonville Trial
Movie · as Major Hosmer

Along Came a Spider
Movie · as Frank Dietzler

McCloud
TV · as Carter · 1 ep

Shadow Over Elveron
Movie · as Dr. Parker

Planet of the Apes
Movie · as Dr. Galen

Finian's Rainbow
Movie · as District Attorney

The Outcasts
TV · 1 ep

Lancer
TV · 1 ep

Mannix
TV · 2 eps

Judd, for the Defense
TV · 1 ep

The Invaders
TV · as Ed Tonkin · 1 ep

We Learn About The Telephone
Movie · as Uncle Bill

King Rat
Movie · as Brough

The F.B.I.
TV · as Scott Boles, SAC Parker · 1 ep

Kraft Suspense Theatre
TV · as Chaplain · 1 ep

The Fugitive
TV · as Joe Penny, Dave Simmons · 1 ep

Dangerous Charter
Movie · as Joe

Hazel
TV · 1 ep

Outlaws
TV · 2 eps

The Gunfight at Dodge City
Movie · as Billy Townsend

Cast a Long Shadow
Movie · as Noah Pringle (uncredited)

The Twilight Zone
TV · as Paul Carson, Hecate · 1 ep

Rawhide
TV · as Collie Quade · 1 ep

Johnny Ringo
TV · as Junior · 1 ep

The Rebel
TV · as Woody · 1 ep

Bronco
TV · 1 ep

Wanted: Dead or Alive
TV · as Seth Blake, Joe Hooker, Jason Nichols · 1 ep

The Texan
TV · as Mac Kernin · 1 ep

Hot Rod Rumble
Movie · as Ray Johnson - Arnie's sidekick

Perry Mason
TV · as Lee Gregson, Sidney Weplo · 1 ep

Have Gun, Will Travel
TV · 5 eps

Sugarfoot
TV · as Wolf Wilkes · 1 ep

Maverick
TV · as Rick · 1 ep

The Young Guns
Movie · as Jonesy

The Bold and the Brave
Movie · as Technician Fifth Grade

Stagecoach to Fury
Movie · as Ralph Slader

Friendly Persuasion
Movie · as Forager (uncredited)

Telephone Time
TV · 1 ep

Cheyenne
TV · 3 eps

Gunsmoke
TV · as Ben Walling, Joe Digger, Crep, Hi Stevens, Rod, Bud, Lon, Lon Jensen · 1 ep

Navy Log
TV · 2 eps

A Streetcar Named Desire
Movie · as A Collector

Hallmark Hall of Fame
TV · 1 ep

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
TV · 1 ep

Studio One
TV · 2 eps

The Philco Television Playhouse
TV · 3 eps