Patrick Wright

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

50Total Films

8.5 Highest Rated

Born: Nov 28, 1939

Birth Place: San Francisco, California, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Patrick Wright reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Patrick Wright's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 4% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Patrick Wright remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Devil's Ecstasy, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Patrick Wright Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Patrick Wright's career based on audience ratings.

★8.5

★8.5

Devil's Ecstasy: A young college student gets word that her mother has died, so she returns to her family estate to claim her inheritance

Devil's Ecstasy

1976•Horror

★7.0

The Triangle Factory Fire Scandal (1979) movie poster

★7.0

The Triangle Factory Fire Scandal: The story of a fire in the Triangle Shirt Mfg. Co. building in New York City in 1911 that resulted in the deaths of 146

The Triangle Factory Fire Scandal

1979•Drama

★6.4

★6.4

Murder Is Easy: American computer whiz Luke Williams meets elderly Lavinia Fullerton on a London-bound train. She reveals she's discover

Murder Is Easy

1982•Mystery

★6.1

★6.1

Maniac Cop: A killer dressed in a police uniform begins murdering innocent people on the streets of New York City.

Maniac Cop

1988•Crime

★6.0

★6.0

The Norliss Tapes: A newspaper publisher listens to the personal tapes of investigative reporter David Norliss, who has disappeared during

The Norliss Tapes

1973•Horror

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Patrick Wright.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2018	Heaven & Hell	Righteous Earl	Flop	Similar →
1994	A Million to Juan	Henchman	Flop	Similar →
1992	The Bikini Carwash Company	Uncle Elmer	Flop	Similar →
1992	Blackbelt	Bartender	Flop	Similar →
1989	Nerds of a Feather	Motorcycle Cop	Flop	Similar →
1988	Maniac Cop	Prison Guard	Average	Similar →
1987	Death Feud	Hank	Flop	Similar →
1986	Never Too Young to Die	Exploding Biker	Flop	Similar →
1982	Murder Is Easy	Attendant	Average	Similar →
1981	Frightmare	First Policeman	Flop	Similar →
1981	Carbon Copy	Truck Driver	Average	Similar →
1981	Graduation Day	Truck Driver	Flop	Similar →
1980	Falling in Love Again	Pat the Cop (1940's)	Average	Similar →
1979	Roller Boogie	Sgt. Danner	Average	Similar →
1979	The Last Ride of the Dalton Gang	California Sheriff	Flop	Similar →
1979	Abraham's Sacrifice	-	Flop	Similar →
1979	Beneath the Valley of the Ultra-Vixens	Mr. Peterbuilt	Flop	Similar →
1979	The Triangle Factory Fire Scandal	Policeman Rafferty	Hit	Similar →
1979	Up Yours	Michael (as John Simmons)	Flop	Similar →
1978	Cat in the Cage	-	Flop	Similar →
1977	Bare Knuckles	Max Baumer	Flop	Similar →
1977	Can I Do It Till I Need Glasses?	Himself	Flop	Similar →
1977	Young Lady Chatterley	Flash Back Gardener	Flop	Similar →
1976	Hollywood High	Policeman (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1976	Cannonball	Brad Phillips	Average	Similar →
1976	Track of the Moon Beast	Police Captain McCabe	Flop	Similar →
1976	Revenge of the Cheerleaders	Cop	Flop	Similar →
1976	Devil's Ecstasy	Prof. Mac McGregor	Super Hit	Similar →
1976	All Night Long	Jack Denning	Flop	Similar →
1976	The Amorous Adventures of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza	Eduardo	Flop	Similar →
1976	Tanya	Cop	Flop	Similar →
1975	The Candy Tangerine Man	Big Floyd	Flop	Similar →
1975	If You Don't Stop It...You'll Go Blind!!!	Man Rescuing Captive Woman (as Pat Wright)	Flop	Similar →
1975	Tarz & Jane, Cheeta & Boy	Tarz	Flop	Similar →
1974	Girls for Rent	Ruiz	Flop	Similar →
1974	Caged Heat	Cop at Gas Station	Flop	Similar →
1973	Sassy Sue	Pa	Flop	Similar →
1973	Wicked, Wicked	Stepfather (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1973	The Cheerleaders	Coach Gannon	Average	Similar →
1973	The Norliss Tapes	Larry Mather	Average	Similar →
1972	Night of the Strangler	Assassin (as Michael Wright)	Flop	Similar →
1972	Hot Connections	Lineman at Protest	Flop	Similar →
1972	The Abductors	Jablon	Flop	Similar →
1972	It's... Francy's Friday	Charlie	Flop	Similar →
1971	The Seven Minutes	Detective	Average	Similar →
1971	I Feel It Coming	Peter (as Sammy Cole)	Flop	Similar →
1971	Wendy's Palace	Vince	Flop	Similar →
1970	Changes	Sex Club Performer	Flop	Similar →
1968	Project X	Stover	Average	Similar →
1967	Good Morning... and Goodbye!	Stone	Flop	Similar →

Patrick Wright - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Patrick Wright?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Patrick Wright is "Devil's Ecstasy" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Patrick Wright acted in?

Patrick Wright has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Patrick Wright?

Other notable films include "The Triangle Factory Fire Scandal", "Murder Is Easy", and "Maniac Cop".