Michael Wright
American actor (1956-2026)
Michael Wright was an American actor best known for his roles in the films The Five Heartbeats (1991), Streamers (1983) for which he won the Volpi Cup for Best Actor, and Sugar Hill (1994), and for his television roles Elias Taylor in V: The Series (1984–1985), Omar White in Oz (2001–2003), and Lazarus Prime in Black Lightning (2019).
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 2 films (1986–1997) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field.
| Year ▼ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Money Talks | Brett Ratner | 91 min | 16mm | Color | sound |
| 1986 | Seat Belts / The Lifesaving Habit ▶ | Michael Wright; National Highway Traffic Safety Administration |