Michael Wright: key obituary facts
Is Michael Wright dead? Yes. Michael Wright died on August 21, 2026, at age 70.
Cause of death: Michael Wright's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Michael Wright known for?
He was an American actor (1956-).
More about Michael Wright
Born: 30 April 1956.
Place of birth: New York City.
Gender: male.
Occupation: actor, voice actor, television actor, singer, film producer, composer, songwriter.
Nationality: United States.
Education: Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, New Lincoln School.
Career began: 1978.
Years active: 1978–2026.
Michael Wright, an American film and television actor known for The Five Heartbeats, Streamers and Sugar Hill, died on August 21, 2026, aged 70.
Born in New York City, he began his career in 1978 and built a screen career that included an award-winning performance in Streamers, for which he won the Volpi Cup for Best Actor. He was also recognized for portraying Elias Taylor in V: The Series, Omar White in Oz and Lazarus Prime in Black Lightning, and his work extended across film, television and voice acting.