Adrian Wright
Adrian Wright (1 July 1947 – 28 November 2015) was English Australian actor remembered for his roles in the 1970s children's television series Freewheelers[1] and the Australian serial Prisoner in which he played male nurse Neil Murray, after playing an off-duty policeman in episode 10.
Adrian Wright | |
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| Born | 1 July 1947 Maidenhead, England |
| Died | 28 November 2015 (aged 68) |
| Spouse | Abigail |
Personal life and career
Born in Maidenhead, England, he was the son of Matvin Wright, a painter and first appeared as an actor in repertory theatres in England and Wales. He subsequently moved to Australia where he continued his career. His most prominent role is probably that of Neil Murray in Prisoner. He was married to Australian actress and singer Abigail, he died in 2015.
Selected filmography
Film
- End Play (1975) as Andrew Gifford
- Summerfield (1977) as Peter Flynn
- The Survivor (1981) as Goodwin
- Sky Pirates (1986) as Valentine
- The Lighthorsemen (1987) as Lawson
- Gross Misconduct (1993) as Kenneth Carter
- Body Melt (1993) as Thompson Noble
- The Final Stage (1995)
Television
- Freewheelers (1970-72, seasons 4-7) as Mike Hobbs
- Village Hall (1974)
- Prisoner as Off Duty Policeman / Neil Murray
- Halifax f.p. (1995, season 1, episode 2) as Grammar School Teacher
References
- TV Times staff (1970). Who's Who on Television. Independent Television Publications.
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