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Editor · screenwriter

John Wright

Died in 2023, aged 79 · born in Glendale

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John Wright’s filmography

Key films

All films, 41

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Show the other 31From The Thomas Crown Affair (1999) to McHale's Navy (1962)

Filmography: TMDB.

Who was John Wright?

John Wright (1943/1944–April 20, 2023) was an ACE-certified film editor.

Wright received two Academy Award nominations for his work on The Hunt for Red October (1990) and Speed (1994). He worked twice with director Mel Gibson, editing The Passion of the Christ (2004) and Apocalypto (2006).

Wright died after battling prostate and bone cancer on April 20, 2023, at the age of 79.

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Biography: TMDB.

At a glance

Born
July 4, 1943
Died
April 20, 2023 (age 79)
Place of birth
Glendale, California, USA

Facts: TMDB.

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John Wright’s career in numbers

roles: 38 films and 3 series
41
TV episodes
11
years behind the camera, since 1962
64
top rated: “Apocalypto” (TMDB)
7.7

Genres of his features

  • drama47%
  • action39%
  • thriller21%
  • tv movie21%
  • science fiction16%

Numbers from the TMDB filmography, genres from 38 features. One film can have several genres.

Regular collaborators of John Wright

Counted from TMDB casts and crews.

Frequently asked questions about John Wright

What has John Wright been in?

Among others: “The Incredible Hulk”, “X-Men”, and “Speed”.

Sources: TMDB (person data, filmography, photos). As of November 13, 2026. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. · Ta strona po polsku