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- John Wray was an American character actor from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was primarily active during the 1930s.
Wray's real name was "John Griffith Malloy". He had a notable theatrical career, and appeared regularly in Broadway. In the late 1920s, there was a transition from silent films to sound films. Many stage actors headed to Hollywood, in the hope that their acting experience may help them find steady work in the new medium. Wray was one of the actors in this wave of prospective film stars.
Wray made his film debut in "New York Nights" (1929), where he played racketeer Joe Prividi. Prividi was the film's main villain, and the role helped Wray find steady work as a heavy. Among his most notable roles was sadistic drill instructor Himmelstoss in "All Quiet On The Western Front" (1930), gangster Morton Bradstreet in "The Czar of Broadway", con-artist Frog in "The Miracle Man" (1932), the starving farmer in "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town" (1936), and prison warden Wheeler in "You Only Live Once" (1937).
Wray's career was seemingly in decline by the late 1930s, when he was at times reduced to the role of an uncredited extra. But he continued acting until 1940, with his last known role being a bit part in the screwball comedy "The Doctor Takes a Wife" (1940). Wray died in April 1940, at the age of 53. - Director
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John Wray is known for The Wayne & Shuster Comedy Special (1967), The Sammy Kaye Show (1950) and The Popsicle Parade of Stars (1950).- Director
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John Griffith Wray was born on 30 August 1881 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. He was a director and writer, known for The Gilded Butterfly (1926), Her Reputation (1923) and Human Wreckage (1923). He was married to Bradley King and Virginia Brissac. He died on 12 July 1929 in Los Angeles, California, USA.- John Wray is known for Kokua for the Pacific (2009).
- John Wray is known for All Right (2015).
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John Wray is known for Tracer (2019).- Additional Crew
John Wray is known for Lego Harry Potter: Years 5-7 (2011).- John Wray is known for Chaldea (2015).
- John Wray is known for Saturday's Warrior (2016).
- John Wray is known for Tigers' Quest III: After the Quest (2010).
- John Wray is known for Dejà Vu (2005).
- John Wray is known for Tracer (2019).
- John Wray is known for Lilo & Stitch: The Series (2003).