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Will Wright

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

March 25, 1894

Died

June 19, 1962 (age 68)

Place of Birth

San Francisco, California, USA

Also Known As

William Henry Wright

William H. Wright

Will Wright

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. William Henry "Will" Wright (March 26, 1894, San Francisco, California - June 19, 1962, Los Angeles, California) was an American character actor. He was frequently cast in westerns and in curmudgeonly roles. Over the course of his career, Wright appeared in more than 200 film and television roles. He started his acting career in vaudeville and later moved to the stage, then on to movies, radio, and television. Among the films in which Wright appeared are Shadow of the Thin Man (1941), The Major and the Minor (1943), So Proudly We Hail! (1943), Road to Utopia (1946), Mother Wore Tights (1947), Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House (1948), Little Women (1949), Walk Softly, Stranger (1950), Sunset in the West (1950), People Will Talk (1951), The Happy Time (1952), River of No Return (1954), The Man with the Golden Arm (1955), Jeanne Eagels (1957), and Gunman's Walk (1958). One of his most famous and memorable film roles was corrupt city official Dolph Pillsbury in the Academy Award-winning All the King's Men (1949). Wright provided the voice of Friend Owl in Walt Disney's animated film Bambi (1942). He guest starred on several television series. Will Wright died of cancer in 1962.

Filmography

1964FilmFail Safeas Bit Part (uncredited)1962FilmCape Fearas Dr. Pearsall 1961TVThe Dick Van Dyke Showas Sam Petrie 1961FilmTwenty Plus Twoas Newspaper morgue attendant 1961FilmThe Deadly Companionsas Doctor Acton 1961TVMister Edas Mr. Thompson 1960TVThe Andy Griffith Showas Ben Weaver 1960TVOutlaws 1960TVPete and Gladys 1960TVThrilleras Constable Tom Walker 1960TVThe Tall Man 1960FilmInherit the Windas Bible Salesman (uncredited)1959TVMr. Luckyas The Leadville Kid 1959TVDennis the Menaceas Merrivale 1959TVRiverboatas J.C. Sickel 1959FilmThe 30 Foot Bride of Candy Rockas Pentagon General 1959FilmAlias Jesse Jamesas Titus Queasley 1959TVRawhideas Grandfather 1958TV77 Sunset Stripas Luther Hanks 1958TVBat Mastersonas Billy Willow 1958TVLawman 1958TVThe Donna Reed Showas Oliver 1958TVBronco 1958FilmRock-a-Bye Babyas Fire Chief (uncredited)1958FilmGunman's Walkas Judge 1958FilmQuantrill's Raidersas Judge Wood 1958FilmThe Missouri Traveleras Sheriff Marvin Peavy 1957TVTrackdown 1957TVLeave It to Beaveras Pete at Firehouse #7 1957TVThe Real McCoys 1957TVMaverick 1957TVPerry Masonas James Vardon 1957TVSugarfootas Charlie Cade 1957FilmJeanne Eagelsas Marshal (uncredited)1957FilmJohnny Tremainas Ephraim Lapham 1957FilmThe Wayward Busas Van Brunt 1957FilmThe Iron Sheriffas Judge 1957TVOfficial Detective 1956TVDick Powell's Zane Grey Theatreas King - Newspaper Editor 1956TVHey, Jeannie!as McClish 1956FilmThese Wilder Yearsas Old Cab Driver 1955FilmThe Court-Martial of Billy Mitchellas Admiral William S. Sims 1955FilmThe Man with the Golden Arm 1955TVThe 20th Century Fox Houras Judge O'Neill 1955FilmThe Tall Menas Gus - Bartender (uncredited)1955FilmThe Kentuckianas John Decker (uncredited)1955FilmNot as a Strangeras Mr. Roberts (uncredited)1955TVThe Millionaireas Grandpa Costello 1955FilmAtomic Energy as a Force for Goodas Tim Summers 1954TVDecember Bride 1954TVLassieas Caleb Brown 1954FilmThe Raidas Josiah Anderson 1954FilmJohnny Guitaras Ned - Bank Teller (uncredited)1954FilmRiver of No Returnas Trader (uncredited)1953FilmThe Wild Oneas Art Kleiner 1953TVLetter to Lorettaas Father Gourdian 1953FilmThe Last Posseas Todd Mitchell 1953TVGeneral Electric Theater 1953TVYou Are There 1953FilmNiagaraas Boatman 1952FilmThe Happy Timeas Family Doctor 1952TVThe Adventures of Ozzie and Harrietas Mr. Jackson 1952TVThe Ford Television Theatreas Mr. Crane 1952TVCavalcade of Americaas George's Father 1952TVFour Star Playhouseas Willie 1952FilmO. Henry's Full Houseas Manager (segment "The Clarion Call") (uncredited)1952FilmHoliday for Sinnersas The Man with a Cigar 1952FilmLure of the Wildernessas Sheriff Brink 1952FilmLydia Baileyas Consul (uncredited)1952FilmPaulaas Raymond Bascom 1952FilmYoung Man with Ideasas Party Guest (uncredited)1952FilmThe Las Vegas Storyas Mike Fogarty 1951TVDragnet 1951TVI Love Lucyas Mr. Walters 1951TVSchlitz Playhouse of Starsas Pop 1951FilmPeople Will Talkas Uncle John Higgins (uncredited)1951FilmThe Tall Targetas Thomas Ogden (uncredited)1951FilmNever Trust a Gambleras Cap Douglas (uncredited)1951FilmExcuse My Dustas Race judge 1951FilmMy Forbidden Pastas Luther Toplady 1951TVThe Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok 1951FilmVengeance Valleyas Mr. Willoughby 1951TVThe Living Christas Herod The Great 1950FilmDallasas Judge Harper 1950FilmWalk Softly, Strangeras Jake - Poker Player (uncredited)1950TVThe George Burns and Gracie Allen Showas Judge Kramer 1950FilmSunset in the Westas Sheriff Tad Osborne 1950FilmNo Way Outas Dr. Cheney (uncredited)1950FilmThe Savage Hordeas Judge Thomas Cole 1950FilmA Ticket to Tomahawkas Marshal Kit Dodge 1950FilmHouse by the Riveras Inspector Sarten 1949FilmMrs. Mikeas Dr. McIntosh 1949FilmAdam's Ribas Judge Marcasson 1949FilmAll the King's Menas Dolph Pillsbury 1949FilmThey Live by Nightas Mobley 1949FilmMiss Grant Takes Richmondas Roscoe Johnson (uncredited)1949TVThe Lone Rangeras Uncle Ed 1949FilmBrimstoneas Martin Tredwell 1949FilmLust for Goldas Parsons (uncredited)1949FilmThe Price of Freedomas McTrees 1949FilmGrape Nuttyas Crow (Voice)1949FilmBig Jackas Will Farnsworth 1949FilmThe Green Promiseas Mr. Grenstedt 1949FilmLittle Womenas Mr. Grace (uncredited)1949FilmAct of Violenceas Pop 1948FilmWhispering Smithas Sheriff McSwiggin 1948FilmAn Act of Murderas Judge Jim Wilder 1948FilmDisasteras Pop Hansford 1948FilmThe Walls of Jerichoas Dr. Patterson (uncredited)1948FilmBlack Eagleas Sheriff Clancy 1948FilmRelentlessas Sam - the Horse Dealer 1948FilmGreen Grass of Wyomingas Jake Willis 1948FilmSo This Is New Yorkas Uncle Fergus (uncredited)1948FilmMr. Blandings Builds His Dream Houseas Eph Hackett (uncredited)1948FilmThe Inside Storyas J. J. Johnson 1948FilmJingle, Jangle, Jingleas Pop Williams 1948FilmSpeaking of Animals: Home Sweet Homeas Babirusa / Pig (voice)1948FilmCalifornia's Golden Beginning 1947FilmWild Harvestas Mike Alperson 1947FilmAlong the Oregon Trailas Jim Bridger 1947FilmCynthiaas Gus Wood, Thatcher's Real Estate Rep 1947FilmMother Wore Tightsas Withers (uncredited)1947FilmUncle Tom's Cabanaas Uncle Tom (uncredited)1947FilmKeeper of the Beesas Dr. Grayson 1947FilmThe Trouble with Womenas Commissioner (uncredited)1947FilmDanger Streetas Police Chief Bullward 1947FilmThe Long Nightas Mr. Tully - the Janitor (uncredited)1947FilmBlaze of Noonas Mr. Thomas 1947FilmCaliforniaas Chairman (uncredited)1946FilmFair Weather Fiendsas Wolfie Wolf (voice)1946FilmBlue Skiesas Dan - Stage Manager (uncredited)1946FilmThe Jolson Storyas Sourpuss Movie Patron (uncredited)1946FilmThe Reckless Driveras Wally Walrus (voice)1946FilmBig Townas Station Agent (uncredited)1946FilmDown Missouri Wayas Prof. Morris 1946FilmThe Inner Circleas Henry Boggs 1946FilmRendezvous with Annieas Elmer Snodgrass 1946FilmHot Cargoas Tim Chapman 1946FilmWho's Cookin Who?as Wolfie Wolf (voice)1946FilmOne Exciting Weekas Otis Piper 1946FilmWithout Reservationsas Pullman Conductor (uncredited)1946FilmThey Made Me a Killeras Henry, the Blacksmith 1946FilmThe Blue Dahliaas "Dad" Newell 1946FilmApple Andyas Devil 1946FilmJohnny Comes Flying Homeas Foreman (uncredited)1946FilmThe Hoodlum Saintas Allan 'Knucklehead' Smith - Times Editor (uncredited)1946FilmRoad to Utopiaas Mr. Latimer (uncredited)1946FilmThe Madonna's Secretas The Riverman 1946FilmProspecting for Petroleumas The Professor (voice)1945FilmScarlet Streetas Globe Loan Office Manager (uncredited)1945FilmThe Loose Nutas Construction Worker (voice)1945FilmState Fairas Hog Judge (uncredited)1945FilmThe Strange Affair of Uncle Harryas Mr. Nelson 1945FilmYou Came Alongas Col. Dale V. Armstrong (uncredited)1945FilmBewitchedas Mr. Herkheimer 1945FilmRhapsody in Blueas Rachmaninoff 1945FilmSalome, Where She Dancedas Sheriff 1945FilmFall Guyas Mr. Nedsen, Parkson's Attorney (uncredited)1945FilmHigh Poweredas Jeff Hines 1945FilmGrissly's Millionsas John Frey 1944FilmPractically Yoursas Sen. Cowling (uncredited)1944FilmDangerous Passageas Postal Clerk (uncredited)1944FilmThe Town Went Wildas Judge Harry Schrank (uncredited)1944FilmWilsonas Hughes Campaign Orator in Maine (uncredited)1944FilmTake It Bigas Rodeo Judge (uncredited)1944FilmYou Can't Ration Loveas Judge Cary - Justice of the Peace 1944FilmThe Navy Wayas Baldy - Triangle A Ranch Hand (uncredited)1943FilmIn Old Oklahomaas Doctor 1943FilmHere Comes Elmeras Horace Parrot 1943FilmSo Proudly We Hailas Colonel Clark (Uncredited)1943FilmSleepy Lagoonas Cyrus Coates 1943FilmThe Good Fellowsas Brother from Danville (uncredited)1943FilmCowboy in Manhattanas Higgins 1943FilmThe Meanest Man in the Worldas Pawn Shop Owner (uncredited)1942FilmTennessee Johnsonas Alderman (uncredited)1942FilmThe Major and the Minoras Ticket Agent #1 (uncredited)1942FilmA Letter From Bataanas Mr. Limpert 1942FilmWildcatas John 'Paw' Smithers 1942FilmBambias Friend Owl (voice) (uncredited)1942FilmTales of Manhattanas Old Concertgoer (uncredited)1942FilmThe Postman Didn't Ringas Mr. Slade 1942FilmSaboteuras J.C. Lormans - Company Official (uncredited)1942FilmShut My Big Mouthas Jim Long 1942FilmUSS VD: Ship of Shameas Commandant (uncredited)1941FilmShadow of the Thin Manas Maguire - Nervous Ticket Seller (uncredited)1941FilmThe Tell-Tale Heartas Second Deputy Sheriff (uncredited)1941FilmNothing but the Truthas Mr. Bart Prichard (uncredited)1941FilmMob Townas Pawnbroker (uncredited)1941FilmHonky Tonkas Townsman at Meeting House (uncredited)1941FilmBlossoms in the Dustas Senator 1941FilmThe Richest Man in Townas Frederick Johnson 1941FilmCracked Nutsas Sylvanus Boogle 1941FilmMaisie Was a Ladyas Judge Thatcher (Uncredited)1940FilmYou, the Peopleas Mr. Roberts 1940FilmBlondie Plays Cupidas Mr. Tucker 1935FilmIt's A Small Worldas Courtroom spectator (uncredited)1934FilmPure Feudas Lem (uncredited)