Will Wright
Acting
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.
The 30 Foot Bride of Candy Rock
as Pentagon General
Age 65 (now 68)
The Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell
as Admiral William S. Sims
Age 61 (now 68)
Atomic Energy as a Force for Good
as Tim Summers
Age 60 (now 68)
O. Henry's Full House
as Hotel Desk Clerk (segment "The Clarion Call") (uncredited)
Age 58 (now 68) O. Henry's Full House
as Manager (segment "The Clarion Call") (uncredited)
Age 58 (now 68)
Walk Softly, Stranger
as Jake - Poker Player (uncredited)
Age 56 (now 68)
Miss Grant Takes Richmond
as Roscoe Johnson (uncredited)
Age 55 (now 68)
Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
as Eph Hackett (uncredited)
Age 53 (now 68)
Speaking of Animals: Home Sweet Home
as Babirusa / Pig (voice)
Age 53 (now 68)
Without Reservations
as Pullman Conductor (uncredited)
Age 52 (now 68)
The Hoodlum Saint
as Allan 'Knucklehead' Smith - Times Editor (uncredited)
Age 52 (now 68)
The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry
as Mr. Nelson
Age 51 (now 68)
You Can't Ration Love
as Judge Cary - Justice of the Peace
Age 49 (now 68)
The Meanest Man in the World
as Pawn Shop Owner (uncredited)
Age 48 (now 68)
The Major and the Minor
as Ticket Agent #1 (uncredited)
Age 48 (now 68)
The Tell-Tale Heart
as Second Deputy Sheriff (uncredited)
Age 47 (now 68)
Nothing but the Truth
as Mr. Bart Prichard (uncredited)
Age 47 (now 68)
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
as King - Newspaper Editor
Age 62 (now 68)
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet
as Mr. Jackson
Age 58 (now 68)
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
as Judge Kramer
Age 56 (now 68)
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Also Known As
William Henry Wright, William H. Wright
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