William Wright

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Characters played by William Wright

Barry Malcolm — Escape in the Fog (1945)

Barry Malcolm is a recently honorably discharged sailor who becomes Eileen Carr's close companion. Secretly recruited for a dangerous mission, he must enter enemy-controlled territory under a false identity, protect his mission papers, and evade a trap while Eileen's prophetic dreams help guide his efforts.

Sam Long — The Daring Young Man (1942)

Sam is a gambler introduced to Jonathan by Jonathan's grandmother. He has devised a radio-controlled bowling ball and claims he can teach Jonathan to bowl quickly. The device makes Jonathan an overnight bowling phenomenon while Sam profits by betting against him. Sam also lets the Nazi spies use his radio for coded messages, then slips away after the cheating is revealed.

Scott Carstairs — A Night to Remember (1942)

Scott is Anne Carstairs's husband and one of the residents connected to the basement apartment building at 13 Gay Street. When Nancy and Jeff realize that the residents are being blackmailed and that the killer lives in the building, Scott is included among their suspects as they try to identify Andrew Bruhl.

Carl Easton — Daughter of the Jungle (1949)

The father who was stranded in the jungle twelve years prior. He lives quietly with the indigenous people and shares his daughter's desire to reclaim her fortune in civilization.

Lt. Woods — Parachute Nurse (1942)

An officer instructing parachute procedures. He develops a romantic relationship with Glenda and orchestrates a plane crash ruse to help her overcome her anxiety.

Paul Martens — One Mysterious Night (1944)

Criminal associate involved in the Blue Star robbery and murder.

Tommy Foley — Eadie Was a Lady (1945)

Manager of a burlesque house who recognizes Eadie's talent and stages her performances. He later disguises himself as an art professor to successfully defend Eadie and the college dean against expulsion charges following a police raid.

Christopher Waring — Devil Pays Off (1941)

A former naval lieutenant and the central investigator in the operation against shipowner Arnold DeBrock. Admiral Curtiss recruits him to approach DeBrock's wife, Valerie, and Chris pursues her aboard a ship. He works with Joan, Carlos, and Hunt, forces DeBrock to redirect his ships to American ports, and plans to marry Joan.

George Wallace — Night in New Orleans (1942)

A brother of Phillip and Edward Wallace who operates a casino. His body is discovered dead, leading detectives to deduce that his brother Edward is responsible for the murders.

Career Overview

William Wright has 33 screen credits in a career dating back to 1936. Their work is anchored in the Boston Blackie Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Philo Vance Returns, Escape in the Fog, Reveille with Beverly. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Gender
male
Known Credits
33
Birth Date
1911-01-06
Birth Place
Ogden, Utah, USA

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