Herbert Wright

American television producer (1947-2005)

PersonDied aged 57humanQ3133521

Born: November 9, 1947
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1.Stated in filmportal.deRetrieved 2017-10-09
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Died: August 24, 2005
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Birthplace: Columbus
Place of death: Woodland Hills
Citizenship: United States
Occupation: film producer
, science fiction writer
, screenwriter
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Spouse: Elaine Giftos

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Herbert J. Wright was a science fiction author and television director and producer. He was born in Keokuk, Iowa. His most notable works were Star Trek: The Next Generation and War of the Worlds. He directed a few episodes of the latter series and wrote and directed the season finale "The Angel of Death," which guest-starred his second wife Elaine Giftos. Among Star Trek fans he is known as the "Father of the Ferengi".

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Sex or gender: male
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1.port.hu/jump/person-507929Retrieved 2020-06-14
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Given name: Herbert
Family name: Wright

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