TV
67
McHale's Navy
Willy Moss
6
Credits
3
Movies
3
TV series
29
Years active
0
Awards won
The life and career of John Wright
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Career timeline
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1942 · Born
Born in Charleston, West Virginia, USA
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1962 · Screen debut
McHale's Navy (TV)
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1964 · Breakthrough
McHale's Navy (Movie)
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1990 · Latest release
Blood Clan (Movie)
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2026 · Died
October 27, 2026
Career in numbers
4
1960s
1
1980s
1
1990s
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Comedy4
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Western2
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War & Politics1
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War1
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Drama1
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Thriller1
Most popular title
McHale's Navy
1962
6.7
Known for
TV
67
TV
The Road West
1966
Movie
McHale's Navy
Willy Moss
Movie
Mr. H Is Late
Editor
Movie
Blood Clan
Captain
Frequent collaborators
People who appear most often alongside John Wright in our catalogue.
Tim Conway
2 titles together
Gavin MacLeod
2 titles together
Filmography
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1990
Blood Clan
as Captain
Movie
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1966
Pistols 'n' Petticoats
TV
- 1966 The Road West TV
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1964
McHale's Navy
as Willy Moss
Movie
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1962
McHale's Navy
as Willy Moss
6.7 TV
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1988
Mr. H Is Late
Movie
Quick facts
When did John Wright die?
John Wright died on October 27, 2026 at the age of 84.
Where was John Wright born?
John Wright was born in Charleston, West Virginia, USA.
What was John Wright’s first screen role?
The earliest title in our catalogue featuring John Wright is McHale's Navy (1962).
How many movies and series has John Wright made?
Our catalogue lists 6 titles for John Wright: 3 movies and 3 TV series.
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