Wendell Wright - Actor Profile

Wendell Wright

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
11Total Films
7.7 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 1, 1948

Wendell Wright Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Wendell Wright reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 11 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 18% of Wendell 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 All the President's Men, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Wendell Wright Movies Ranked

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

★7.7
All the President's Men (1976) movie poster
★7.7

All the President's Men: During the 1972 elections, two reporters' investigation sheds light on the controversial Watergate scandal that compels

All the President's Men

1976•Drama
★6.6
The Howling (1981) movie poster
★6.6

The Howling: After a bizarre and near fatal encounter with a serial killer, a newswoman is sent to a rehabilitation center whose inha

The Howling

1981•Horror
★6.4
Cloak & Dagger (1984) movie poster
★6.4

Cloak & Dagger: Davey Osborne is an average 11-year-old boy with an overactive imagination. He spends his days playing video games and p

Cloak & Dagger

1984•Adventure
★6.0
Stingray (1985) movie poster
★6.0

Stingray: A district attorney is kidnapped by a criminal who then has a deranged doctor do something to him that leaves him with t

Stingray

1985•Mystery
★6.0
The Onion Field (1979) movie poster
★6.0

The Onion Field: An LA police officer is murdered in the onion fields outside of Bakersfield. However, legal loopholes could keep his kid

The Onion Field

1979•Crime

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2008 Emilio Bearded Bum Flop Similar →
2006 The Visitation Baptist Preacher Flop Similar →
1988 Jack's Back Capt. Walter Prentis Flop Similar →
1985 Stingray Fast Freddy Average Similar →
1984 Cloak & Dagger Airport Security Guard #2 Average Similar →
1982 In Love with an Older Woman Williams Flop Similar →
1981 The Howling Man at Bar Hit Similar →
1980 Marathon Desk Clerk Flop Similar →
1979 Strange Fruit Lukas Flop Similar →
1979 The Onion Field LAPD Sergeant Average Similar →
1976 All the President's Men Assistant Metro Editor Super Hit Similar →

Wendell Wright - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Wendell Wright?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Wendell Wright is "All the President's Men" with a rating of 7.7/10.

How many movies has Wendell Wright acted in?

Wendell Wright has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Wendell Wright?

Other notable films include "The Howling", "Cloak & Dagger", and "Stingray".

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