Cast & creator
Wright King
Best known for Perry Mason, Perry Mason, The Fugitive
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).
22
film credits
48
television credits
70
1948–1978 · acting roles
6.8
average across scored titles
Signature credits
Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (70)
Showing 70 of 70 credits
Perry Mason
Lee Gregson
1957Perry Mason
Sidney Weplo
1957
The Fugitive
Joe Penny
1963The Fugitive
Dave Simmons
1963
Maverick
Rick
1957
Mannix
1967
Have Gun, Will Travel
1957
The Twilight Zone
Paul Carson
1959The Twilight Zone
Hecate
1959
Studio One
1948
The Philco Television Playhouse
1948
The F.B.I.
Scott Boles
1965The F.B.I.
SAC Parker
1965
Rawhide
Collie Quade
1959
Cheyenne
1955
Wanted: Dead or Alive
Seth Blake
1958Wanted: Dead or Alive
Jason Nichols
1958Wanted: Dead or Alive
Joe Hooker
1958
Gunsmoke
Ben Walling
1955Gunsmoke
Joe Digger
1955Gunsmoke
Crep
1955Gunsmoke
Hi Stevens
1955Gunsmoke
Rod
1955Gunsmoke
Bud
1955Gunsmoke
Lon
1955Gunsmoke
Lon Jensen
1955
The Streets of San Francisco
1972
McCloud
Carter
1970
The Invaders
Ed Tonkin
1967
The Texan
Mac Kernin
1958
Kraft Suspense Theatre
Chaplain
1963
Bronco
1958
Judd, for the Defense
1967
Sugarfoot
Wolf Wilkes
1957
Hazel
1961
The Rebel
Woody
1959
Telephone Time
1956
Outlaws
1960
Navy Log
1955
Lancer
1968
Planet of the Apes
Dr. Galen
1968
Bronk
1975
Johnny Ringo
Junior
1959
The Outcasts
1968
Logan's Run
Jonathon
1977
A Streetcar Named Desire
A Collector
1951
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
Friendly Persuasion
Forager (uncredited)
1956
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
1951
The Critical List
Dr. Kenderly
1978
The Gunfight at Dodge City
Billy Townsend
1959
Invasion of the Bee Girls
Dr. Murger
1973
Cast a Long Shadow
Noah Pringle (uncredited)
1959
Finian's Rainbow
District Attorney
1968
Along Came a Spider
Frank Dietzler
1970
King Rat
Brough
1965
House Made of Dawn
Father Olguin
1972Captain Video and His Video Rangers
We Learn About The Telephone
Uncle Bill
1965
The Bold and the Brave
Technician Fifth Grade
1956
The Andersonville Trial
Major Hosmer
1970
The Macahans
Infantry Captain
1976
Shadow Over Elveron
Dr. Parker
1968
Journey Through Rosebud
Indian Agent
1972
The Young Guns
Jonesy
1956
The Spell
Rian
1977
Stagecoach To Fury
Ralph Slader
1956
Nightmare
Director
1974
Hot Rod Rumble
Ray Johnson - Arnie's sidekick
1957
Dangerous Charter
Joe
1962