Birth Day: 1894-03-25
Place of birth: San Francisco, California, USA
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.
Credits
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As Bit Part (uncredited)
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As Dr. Pearsall
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As Doctor Acton
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As Newspaper morgue attendant
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As Bible Salesman (uncredited)
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As Pentagon General
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As Titus Queasley
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As Fire Chief (uncredited)
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As Sheriff Marvin Peavy
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As Judge Wood
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As Judge
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As Van Brunt
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As Marshal (uncredited)
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As Ephraim Lapham
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As Judge
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As Old Cab Driver
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As Tim Summers
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As Admiral William S. Sims
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As Mr. Roberts (uncredited)
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As John Decker (uncredited)
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As Gus - Bartender (uncredited)
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As Josiah Anderson
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As Ned - Bank Teller (uncredited)
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As Trader (uncredited)
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As Art Kleiner
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As Todd Mitchell
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As Boatman
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As Mike Fogarty
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As Party Guest (uncredited)
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As Consul (uncredited)
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As Hotel Desk Clerk (segment "The Clarion Call") (uncredited)
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As The Man with a Cigar
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As Raymond Bascom
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As Family Doctor
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As Manager (segment "The Clarion Call") (uncredited)
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As Sheriff Brink
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As Uncle John Higgins (uncredited)
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As Luther Toplady
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As Race judge
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As Mr. Willoughby
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As Thomas Ogden (uncredited)
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As Cap Douglas (uncredited)
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As Judge Thomas Cole
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As Inspector Sarten
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As Marshal Kit Dodge
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As Dr. Cheney - Coroner (uncredited)
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As Jake, Poker Player (uncredited)
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As Sheriff Tad Osborne
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As Judge Harper
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As Roscoe Johnson (uncredited)
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As Mr. Grenstedt
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As Parsons (uncredited)
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As Judge Marcasson
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As Martin Tredwell
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As Dolph Pillsbury
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As Dr. McIntosh
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As Pop
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As Mr. Grace (uncredited)
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As Will Farnsworth
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As Mobley
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As Crow (Voice)
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As McTrees
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As Pop Hansford
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As Babirusa / Pig (voice)
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As Sheriff McSwiggin
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As Dr. Patterson (uncredited)
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As Uncle Fergus (uncredited)
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As Sheriff Clancy
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As Jake Willis
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As Pop Williams
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As Eph Hackett (uncredited)
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As Sam - the Horse Dealer
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As Judge Jim Wilder
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As J. J. Johnson
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As Jim Bridger
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As Withers (uncredited)
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As Chairman (uncredited)
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As Police Chief Bullward
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As Mr. Thomas
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As Dr. Grayson
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As Gus Wood, Thatcher's Real Estate Rep
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As Uncle Tom (uncredited)
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As Commissioner (uncredited)
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As Mr. Tully - the Janitor (uncredited)
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As Mike Alperson
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As Devil
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As Foreman (uncredited)
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As Wolfie Wolf (voice)
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As Tim Chapman
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As Pullman Conductor (uncredited)
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As Station Agent (uncredited)
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As Sourpuss Movie Patron (uncredited)
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As Wolfie Wolf (voice)
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As Wally Walrus (voice)
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As The Professor (voice)
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As Allan 'Knucklehead' Smith - Times Editor (uncredited)
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As Elmer Snodgrass
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As Mr. Latimer (uncredited)
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As Henry Boggs
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As "Dad" Newell
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As The Riverman
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As Henry, the Blacksmith
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As Dan - Stage Manager (uncredited)
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As Prof. Morris
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As Otis Piper
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As John Frey
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As Jeff Hines
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As Globe Loan Office Manager (uncredited)
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As Mr. Nelson (uncredited)
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As Hog Judge (uncredited)
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As Mr. Herkheimer
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As Construction Worker (voice)
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As Col. Dale V. Armstrong (uncredited)
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As Sheriff
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As Rachmaninoff
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As Mr. Nedsen, Parkson's Attorney (uncredited)
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As Judge Harry Schrank (uncredited)
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As Postal Clerk (uncredited)
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As Sen. Cowling (uncredited)
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As Hughes Campaign Orator in Maine (uncredited)
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As Baldy - Triangle A Ranch Hand (uncredited)
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As Judge Cary - Justice of the Peace (uncredited)
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As Rodeo Judge (uncredited)
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As Pawn Shop Owner (uncredited)
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As Brother from Danville (uncredited)
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As Doctor
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As Horace Parrot
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As Higgins
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As Cyrus Coates
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As Colonel Clark (Uncredited)
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As Ticket Agent #1 (uncredited)
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As J.C. Lormans - Company Official (uncredited)
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As Alderman (uncredited)
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As Jim Long
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As Mr. Slade
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As Commandant (uncredited)
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As Mr. Limpert
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As John 'Paw' Smithers
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As Friend Owl (voice) (uncredited)
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As Old Concertgoer (Laughton sequence) (uncredited)
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As Townsman at Meeting House
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As Senator
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As Maguire - Nervous Ticket Seller (uncredited)
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As Judge Thatcher (Uncredited)
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As Frederick Johnson
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As Second Deputy Sheriff (uncredited)
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As Mr. Bart Prichard (uncredited)
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As Sylvanus Boogle
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As Pawnbroker (uncredited)
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As Mr. Roberts
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As Mr. Tucker
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As Courtroom spectator (uncredited)
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As Lem (uncredited)