William Wright

Biography

William Wright (January 5, 1911 – January 19, 1949) was an American leading man in films who was most popular in the 1940s when he was typically compared to Clark Gable, whose career was temporarily derailed by World War II. Wright even played Gable's part in a 1945 musical comedy remake of It Happened One Night entitled Eve Knew Her Apples. He also played Philo Vance in Philo Vance Returns (1947) and the title role in King of the Gamblers (1948). Wright's other films include Eadie Was a Lady (1945), Rose of the Yukon (1949), Daughter of the Jungle (1949), and Impact (1949). Wright died from cancer in 1949 at the age of 38.

Filmografi

A Man's World1942 · Dan O'DriscollImpact1949 · ProsecutorA Night to Remember1942 · Scott CarstairsEscape in the Fog1945 · Barry MalcolmEadie Was a Lady1945 · Tommy FoleyReveille with Beverly1943 · Barry LangDaughter of the Jungle1949 · Carl EastonGas House Kids Go West1947 · Jim KingsleyKing of the Gamblers1948 · Dave FowlerMeet the Stewarts1942 · Winkie Rogers (uncredited)True to the Army1942 · Lt. DanversMurder in Times Square1943 · Detective Lieutenant TaborNight in New Orleans1942 · George WallaceRose of the Yukon1949 · Tom ClarkNot a Ladies' Man1942 · John KeenLucky Legs1942 · 'Pinkie' ConnorsThe Mask of Diijon1946 · Tony HolidayThe Daring Young Man1942 · Sam LongChina Clipper1936 · PilotOne Mysterious Night1944 · Paul MartensDevil Pays Off1941 · Christopher WaringDown Missouri Way1946 · Mike BurtonPhilo Vance Returns1947 · Philo VanceLover Come Back1946 · Jimmy Hennessey