About Tenny Wright
Lived 1885 – 1971 (aged 85). Tenny Wright was an American film director, production manager, director and unit production manager.
Tenny Wright (November 18, 1885 – September 13, 1971) was an American stuntman and film director. From 1929 he worked for Warner Brothers, and in 1934 was promoted to production manager where he "became an integral part of the moviemaking process".
Selected filmography Director The Fightin' Comeback (1927) Hoof Marks (1927) The Big Stampede (1932) The Telegraph Trail (1933)
Assistant director Milestones (1920) The Broken Gate (1920) Driftwood (1928) Nothing to Wear (1928) The Faker (1929) The Lone Wolf's Daughter (1929) Behind Closed Doors (1929) The Donovan Affair (1929) The Flying Marine (1929) Manhattan Parade (1931)
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Who was Tenny Wright?
American film director
When was Tenny Wright born?
Tenny Wright was born on 18 November 1885 in Brooklyn.
When did Tenny Wright die?
Tenny Wright died on 13 September 1971 in Hollywood.
What was Tenny Wright's occupation?
Tenny Wright was a film director, production manager, director and unit production manager.
What nationality was Tenny Wright?
Tenny Wright was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tenny Wright. https://biography.guide/tenny-wright/
MLA: "Tenny Wright." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tenny-wright/.
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