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Cobina Wright (1921–2011)

Actress | Soundtrack

Cobina Wright came from a wealthy aristocratic family from New York City and started her show business career as a model, being in the top ten at John Robert Powers (the most sought after agency at that time). Bob Hope used her as the basis for character Cobina on his radio program in 1939. She was friends with Dolores and Bob and appeared on his program numerous times... See full bio »

Born:

Cobina Carolyn Wright
in New York City, New York, USA

Died:

(age 90) in Solvang, California, USA
Cobina Wright Party Bob Hope, Red Skelton, Dolores Hope C. 1955
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Christopher Mann's Theatrical Demo Reel -- This reel contains Christopher performing in Film and Television. The clips included are from the following: "The Boundary", "The Wire", "Duplicity", "Law & Order(SVU)", "Michael Clayton", "Cost Of A Soul", "HEROES" and "Law & Order (CI)".

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My Demo Reel -- Includes clips from GLORY DAZE, COMMUNITY and horror film URBAN EXPLORER.

My Demo Reel

Franklin Ojeda Smith - -- "...back in the day the 'barb wire' was more visible" and early on I chose baseball over acting; then academia and not baseball. Now,"...the kids are grown, the dog is dead and now that I may, I choose acting." Please take a look: 1)Boardwalk Empire - Deacon Cuffy 2)Murder Incorporated - Sam Christenson 3)Cayman Went - Aniston Turnkey 4)Letting Go -Therapist 5)Footsteps in the Sand - Jim. Thank You! Franklin

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Francine Locke Film Reel -- Family Law (Best Actress, Gideon), Stealing Home (Best Supporting Actress-nom.) 168 Project, True Tale Monster (Albert P. Weisman Award), The Discarded (2011 Feature Release).

Francine Locke Film Reel


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1943 Something to Shout About
Donna Davis (as Cobina Wright Jr.)
 
1942 Footlight Serenade
Estelle Evans (as Cobina Wright Jr.)
 
1942 Right to the Heart
Barbara Paxton
 
1941 Week-End in Havana
Terry McCracken (as Cobina Wright Jr.)
 
1941 Charlie Chan in Rio
Grace Ellis (as Cobina Wright Jr.)
 
1941 Accent on Love
Linda Hyndman
 
1941 Moon Over Miami
Connie Fentress (as Cobina Wright Jr.)
 
1941 Murder Among Friends
Jessica Gerald
 
1941 Small Town Deb
Helen Randall
 
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1942 Footlight Serenade (performer: "Except with You" - uncredited)
 
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Personal Details

Alternate Names:

Cobina Wright Jr.

Height:

5' 9" (1.75 m)
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Personal Quote:

It is not just the singing and the acting that I miss--it's the people. I loved all the people I worked with. CW Jr., regarding her retirement See more »

Trivia:

Her mother was notorious social climber and society columnist 'Cobina Wright Sr' . An aggressive and undeterred socialite when it came to clawing her way to fame and success, she pushed Cobina Jr. into a show business career which included singing, modeling and acting. See more »

Trademark:

The song My Funny Valentine and the non profit organization Happy Endings Animal Rescue Sanctuary in the Santa Ynez Valley, California See more »

Star Sign:

Leo