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Will Wright

Mar 25, 1894 - Jun 19, 1962 (68 years old) in San Francisco, California, USA

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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.

Known For

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Lassie
Caleb Brown
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The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet
Mr. Jackson
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The Lone Ranger
Uncle Ed
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Perry Mason
James Vardon
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The Dick Van Dyke Show
Sam Petrie
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Dragnet
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I Love Lucy
Mr. Walters
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Dennis the Menace
Merrivale
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The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
Judge Kramer
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Leave It to Beaver
Pete at Firehouse #7

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