Jeffrey Wright Short biography
Jeffrey Wright (born December 7, 1965) is an American actor of stage, film, and television. Born in Washington, D.C., he was raised by his mother, an attorney for the U.S. Customs Bureau, and his aunt following the death of his father when Wright was one year old. He graduated from St. Albans School and attended Amherst College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science in 1987. Although he originally intended to pursue a career in law, Wright pivoted to acting after receiving a scholarship to New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. He left NYU after two months to begin his professional career, initially working as a bicycle messenger while performing in local and off-Broadway theaters.
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What is Jeffrey Wright's rank among Actors?
Currently # 189 among all Actors.
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He is best known as an actor, producer, and businessperson.
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We last updated this estimate in December 2025.
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Jeffrey Wright earns income primarily from Acting and Music, as shown in our latest estimate above.
When did Jeffrey Wright start his career?
Jeffrey Wright's career ran from 1990 to 0000.
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