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Bobby Wright

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Bobby Wright

Performer
Birthday

March 30, 1942

Birthplace

Charleston, West Virginia

Date of Passing

October 27, 2026

Bobby Wright was an actor and musician who worked in television, film, and music. He was best known as Willy Morse on McHale's Navy. Additionally, Wright appeared on Pistols 'n' Petticoats and The Road West.

Wright reprised his role as Morse in the film of the same name, as well as its sequel McHale's Navy Joins the Air Force. He also acted in the films Lock Up and Catch the Black Sunshine.

Wright had a productive career in music in addition to his work as an actor. When he was eight years old, he sang with his parents — pioneering country music star Kitty Wells and Johnnie Wright — on the popular TV series Louisiana Hayride. As an adult, he had a hit single with the song "Here I Go Again."

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