Norman Wright

Acting

Freshness: Jan 25, 2026

7Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Born: Aug 31, 1918

About Norman Wright

Norman Wright was an actor.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Norman Wright reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 7 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Norman Wright's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 29% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Norman Wright remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Inherit the Wind, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Norman Wright Movies Ranked

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

★8.0

★8.0

Inherit the Wind: A young man, Bert Cates, is arrested in a small Bible Belt town for teaching the theory of Evolution in the public schoo

Inherit the Wind

1965•TV Movie

★7.3

From Here to Eternity (1953) movie poster

★7.3

From Here to Eternity: In 1941 Hawaii, a private is cruelly punished for not boxing on his unit's team, while his captain's wife and second in

From Here to Eternity

1953•War

★5.3

★5.3

Kismet: A silver-tongued poet and self-proclaimed "King of the Beggars" searches old Baghdad for a rich bachelor to marry his dr

Kismet

1955•Music

★4.5

Ghost of the China Sea (1958) movie poster

★4.5

Ghost of the China Sea: A ragtag group of survivors escape a Filipino sugar plantation overrun by Japanese soldiers during World War II, finding

Ghost of the China Sea

1958•War

★3.6

Twilight for the Gods (1958) movie poster

★3.6

Twilight for the Gods: An alcoholic captain sails a two-master through danger with a call girl and others on board.

Twilight for the Gods

1958•Adventure

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1965	Inherit the Wind	Townsman	Super Hit	Similar →
1958	Twilight for the Gods	Winkle	Flop	Similar →
1958	Ghost of the China Sea	Rev. Darby Edwards	Flop	Similar →
1956	The Flesh Merchant	Bernie Sokol (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1955	Kismet	Nobleman (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1955	Broadway Jungle	Fletcher	Flop	Similar →
1953	From Here to Eternity	Minor Role (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →

Norman Wright - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Norman Wright?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Norman Wright is "Inherit the Wind" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Norman Wright acted in?

Norman Wright has been featured in at least 7 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Norman Wright?

Other notable films include "From Here to Eternity", "Kismet", and "Ghost of the China Sea".