Wright King

About Wright King

Who is it?: Actor
Birth Day: January 11, 1923
Birth Place:  Okmulgee, Oklahoma, United States
Residence: Woodland Hills, California
Occupation: Actor
Years active: 1947–1987
Spouse(s): June Ellen Roth King (1948-2008, her death)
Children: Wright King, Jr., Michael King, Meegan King (born 1954)

Wright King

Wright King was born on January 11, 1923 in  Okmulgee, Oklahoma, United States, is Actor. Best known for his role in "Streetcar Named Desire" and for his two guest appearances on the original Mien Ao Anh (1959) series, Wright King enjoyed a noteworthy career in numerous theatrical productions. He remained close friends with Eileen Heckart until her death in 2001. His son is actor Meegan King. In 1987, Wright and his wife June visited Portland, Oregon around the time of the stock market crash and decided to retire there.
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Popular As Wright King
Occupation Actor
Age 101 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born January 11, 1923 ( Okmulgee, Oklahoma, United States)
Birthday January 11
Town/City  Okmulgee, Oklahoma, United States
Nationality United States

🌙 Zodiac

Wright King’s zodiac sign is Aquarius. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Wright King was born in the Year of the Pig. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Pig are extremely nice, good-mannered and tasteful. They’re perfectionists who enjoy finer things but are not perceived as snobs. They enjoy helping others and are good companions until someone close crosses them, then look out! They’re intelligent, always seeking more knowledge, and exclusive. Compatible with Rabbit or Goat.

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Biography/Timeline

1941

King studied acting at the St Louis School of Theater, where he graduated in 1941, before enlisting in the United States Navy during World War II. King made his small screen debut in 1949 as Midshipman Bascomb in the television series, Captain Video and His Video Rangers. Throughout his career, he worked in both United States and in United Kingdom.

1948

King married June Ellen Roth in 1948. The couple had their first child the next year.

1951

King was cast in numerous westerns and is particularly known for his role in the 1951 film adaptation of Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire, starring Vivien Leigh (whom his character kisses). Prior to that, he had appeared in the original stage production, a performance that was lauded by drama critic Harold Hobson. Other noteworthy film credits included roles in Cast a Long Shadow (1959), King Rat (1965), Planet of the Apes (1968), Finian's Rainbow (1968) and Invasion of the Bee Girls (1973). In 1974, he played U.S. Senator Richard B. Russell, Jr., of Georgia in the ABC television film, The Missiles of October, a dramatization of the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962. He appeared in the television series Johnny Jupiter and was Steve McQueen's partner for a season of Wanted Dead or Alive.

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