About John Wright
Lived 1943 – 2023 (aged 79). John Wright was an American film editor.
John Wright (1943/1944 – April 20, 2023) was an ACE-certified film editor.
Career 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).
Death Wright died after battling prostate and bone cancer, on April 20, 2023, at the age of 79.
Filmography
Documentaries
+ Editor Year Film Director1977 Life Goes to War: Hollywood and the Home FrontJack Haley Jr.
TV documentaries
+ Editor Year Film Director1973 Strange Creatures of the Night
+ Editorial department Year Film Director Role1973 Strange Creatures of the NightAssistant editor
TV movies
TV series
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Wright?
American film editor (1943–2023)
When was John Wright born?
John Wright was born on 4 July 1943 in Glendale.
When did John Wright die?
John Wright died on 20 April 2023 in Calabasas.
What was John Wright's occupation?
John Wright was a film editor.
What nationality was John Wright?
John Wright was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Wright (film editor)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Wright. https://biography.guide/john-wright-film-editor/
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