Thomas M. Wright - Actor Profile

Thomas M. Wright

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
9Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 22, 1983
Birth Place: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

About Thomas M. Wright

Thomas Michael Wright (born 22 June 1983; Melbourne) is an Australian actor, writer, film director and producer. He is the co-founder (2006) and director of theatre company Black Lung and director of the feature film Acute Misfortune (2019). As an actor he came to attention in Jane Campion's series Top of the Lake, for which he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the (US-Canadian) Critics' Choice Awards. He directed the thriller film The Stranger, which is scheduled to appear at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival.

Known For: Acting

Thomas M. Wright Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Thomas M. Wright reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 9 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Thomas M. Wright's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 44% of Thomas M. Wright's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Sleeping Dogs, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Thomas M. Wright Movies Ranked

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

★7.0
Sleeping Dogs (2024) movie poster
★7.0

Sleeping Dogs: Roy Freeman, an ex-homicide detective with a fractured memory, is forced to revisit a case he can't remember. As a man's

Sleeping Dogs

2024•Mystery
★6.8
Everest (2015) movie poster
★6.8

Everest: Inspired by the incredible events surrounding a treacherous attempt to reach the summit of the world's highest mountain,

Everest

2015•Adventure
★6.6
The Man with the Iron Heart (2017) movie poster
★6.6

The Man with the Iron Heart: With the Third Reich at its peak in 1942, the Czech resistance in London plans the most ambitious military operation of

The Man with the Iron Heart

2017•War
★6.6
Sweet Country (2018) movie poster
★6.6

Sweet Country: In 1929, an Australian Aboriginal stockman kills a white station owner in self-defense and goes on the lam, pursued by a

Sweet Country

2018•Western
★6.0
The King (2007) movie poster
★6.0

The King: The King is the story of Graham Kennedy, Australia's first and greatest home grown TV superstar. It traces his rise from

The King

2007•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Thomas M. Wright has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 Wolfram Mick Kennedy Flop Similar →
2024 Sleeping Dogs Wayne Devereaux Hit Similar →
2018 Sweet Country Mick Kennedy Hit Similar →
2017 The Man with the Iron Heart Josef Valčík Hit Similar →
2015 Everest Michael Groom Hit Similar →
2009 Van Diemen's Land Thomas Bodenham Flop Similar →
2007 The King Alfie Average Similar →
2001 Zenon: The Zequel Orion Average Similar →
2000 Stepsister from Planet Weird Cutter (as Tom Wright) Average Similar →

Thomas M. Wright - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Thomas M. Wright?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Thomas M. Wright is "Sleeping Dogs" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Thomas M. Wright acted in?

Thomas M. Wright has been featured in at least 9 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Thomas M. Wright?

Other notable films include "Everest", "The Man with the Iron Heart", and "Sweet Country".

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