Jenny Wright

Acting

Jenny Wright

Born March 23, 1962 · New York City, New York, USA (age 64)

Jennifer G. Wright (born March 23, 1962) is an American actress who made her film debut portraying the role of Cushie in The World According to Garp in 1982. That same year she made an appearance in Pink Floyd The Wall, playing an American groupie. Wright had roles in both The Wild Life as Eileen and St. Elmo's Fire as Felicia. She also starred with Anthony Michael Hall in the 1986 thriller Out of…

Known For

Pink Floyd: The WallPink Floyd: The Wall · 1982
Pink Floyd: The Wall
7.91982
MovieMusicDrama
A troubled rock star descends into madness in the midst of his physical and social isolation from everyone.
Young Guns IIYoung Guns II · 1990
Young Guns II
6.51990
MovieWesternAdventure
Three of the original five "young guns" — Billy the Kid, Jose Chavez y Chavez, and Doc Scurlock — return in Young Guns, Part 2, which is the story of Billy the Kid and his race to safety in Old Mexico while being trailed by a group of government agents led by Pat Garrett.
Near DarkNear Dark · 1987
Near Dark
6.91987
MovieHorror
A farm boy reluctantly becomes a member of the undead when a girl he meets turns out to be part of a band of vampires who roam the highways in stolen cars.
St. Elmo's FireSt. Elmo's Fire · 1985
St. Elmo's Fire
6.11985
MovieDramaRomance
Reluctant to let go of college life, a close-knit team of seven friends--irresponsible saxophone player Billy, young Republican Alec, his girlfriend Leslie, struggling journalist Kevin, drama queen Jules, lovesick waiter Kirby, and Wendy, a social worker with a heart of gold--realise the party is over. And as the burdens of maturity close in on the young dreamers, the complexities of adulthood and the daily struggle of growing up put their sacred friendship to the test. But everyone knows life is not a bed of roses. It won't be easy, but when all is said and done, what will it take for St. Elmo's clique to find its place in the real world?
The Lawnmower ManThe Lawnmower Man · 1992
The Lawnmower Man
5.61992
MovieScience FictionHorror
A simple man is turned into a genius through the application of computer science.
TwisterTwister · 1989
Twister
5.61989
MovieDramaComedy
An oddball family on a Kansas farm are trapped in their farmhouse by an impending storm. The patriarch of the clan is a retired soda pop tycoon. He is currently dating a children's TV evangelist. Also living at the farm is his layabout daughter and her precocious 8 year old daughter, his would-be artist son, the son's fiancée, and the black maid. Also thrown into the mix is the daughter's ex-husband, a ne-er-do-well who is seeking to get back in his ex-wife's good graces.
A Shock to the SystemA Shock to the System · 1990
A Shock to the System
6.51990
MovieCrimeComedy
When experienced advertising executive Graham Marshall loses out on a promotion to a young man, he goes down in a path of vengeance.
I, MadmanI, Madman · 1989
I, Madman
5.91989
MovieHorrorThriller
A bookshop clerk starts seeing the disfigured killer from her favorite 1950s pulp novels come to life and start killing people around her.

Movies

Pink Floyd: The WallPink Floyd: The Wall · 1982
Pink Floyd: The Wall
7.91982
MovieMusicDrama
A troubled rock star descends into madness in the midst of his physical and social isolation from everyone.
Young Guns IIYoung Guns II · 1990
Young Guns II
6.51990
MovieWesternAdventure
Three of the original five "young guns" — Billy the Kid, Jose Chavez y Chavez, and Doc Scurlock — return in Young Guns, Part 2, which is the story of Billy the Kid and his race to safety in Old Mexico while being trailed by a group of government agents led by Pat Garrett.
Near DarkNear Dark · 1987
Near Dark
6.91987
MovieHorror
A farm boy reluctantly becomes a member of the undead when a girl he meets turns out to be part of a band of vampires who roam the highways in stolen cars.
St. Elmo's FireSt. Elmo's Fire · 1985
St. Elmo's Fire
6.11985
MovieDramaRomance
Reluctant to let go of college life, a close-knit team of seven friends--irresponsible saxophone player Billy, young Republican Alec, his girlfriend Leslie, struggling journalist Kevin, drama queen Jules, lovesick waiter Kirby, and Wendy, a social worker with a heart of gold--realise the party is over. And as the burdens of maturity close in on the young dreamers, the complexities of adulthood and the daily struggle of growing up put their sacred friendship to the test. But everyone knows life is not a bed of roses. It won't be easy, but when all is said and done, what will it take for St. Elmo's clique to find its place in the real world?
The Lawnmower ManThe Lawnmower Man · 1992
The Lawnmower Man
5.61992
MovieScience FictionHorror
A simple man is turned into a genius through the application of computer science.
TwisterTwister · 1989
Twister
5.61989
MovieDramaComedy
An oddball family on a Kansas farm are trapped in their farmhouse by an impending storm. The patriarch of the clan is a retired soda pop tycoon. He is currently dating a children's TV evangelist. Also living at the farm is his layabout daughter and her precocious 8 year old daughter, his would-be artist son, the son's fiancée, and the black maid. Also thrown into the mix is the daughter's ex-husband, a ne-er-do-well who is seeking to get back in his ex-wife's good graces.
A Shock to the SystemA Shock to the System · 1990
A Shock to the System
6.51990
MovieCrimeComedy
When experienced advertising executive Graham Marshall loses out on a promotion to a young man, he goes down in a path of vengeance.
I, MadmanI, Madman · 1989
I, Madman
5.91989
MovieHorrorThriller
A bookshop clerk starts seeing the disfigured killer from her favorite 1950s pulp novels come to life and start killing people around her.
The Wild LifeThe Wild Life · 1984
The Wild Life
6.11984
MovieComedyDrama
Eighties teen romp involving Bill and his new apartment, Jim and his rebellious antics, Tom and his crazy self, and Anita with her older man David.
The World According to GarpThe World According to Garp · 1982
The World According to Garp
6.71982
MovieDramaComedy
A struggling young writer finds his life and work dominated by his unfaithful wife and his radical feminist mother, whose best-selling manifesto turns her into a cultural icon.
Out of BoundsOut of Bounds · 1986
Out of Bounds
5.41986
MovieDramaAction
Farm boy Daryl Cage's parents ship him off to the big city to live with his brother, hoping he will have a better life there. After a baggage mixup at the airport, Daryl finds himself in possession of a drug cache, which a ruthless drug dealer wants back. The dealer murders Daryl's brother and the small town boy ends up all alone in the big city, being pursued by both the drug dealer and the police, who suspect him of the murder.
Queens LogicQueens Logic · 1991
Queens Logic
5.81991
MovieComedyDrama
When childhood friends Al, Dennis and Eliot get together for Ray's wedding, which may or may not happen, they end up on a roller-coaster ride through reality. During one tumultuous, crazy weekend, they face adulthood and each other with new found maturity and discover what Queens Logic is all about. This comedy takes a look at friendship, loyalty, and love.
The Chocolate WarThe Chocolate War · 1988
The Chocolate War
6.31988
MovieDrama
Jerry, a new student at an elite Catholic prep school, must face the hazing practices handed down by the Vigils, a group of powerful students. When teacher Brother Leon pushes the students to sell chocolates for a fundraiser, the head of the Vigils, Archie, gets Jerry to reject selling for 10 days. However, Jerry decides to keep up the refusal past the original time frame, which pits him against the Vigils and the school staff.
The Executioner's SongThe Executioner's Song · 1982
The Executioner's Song
5.81982
MovieCrimeDrama
In this fact-based made-for TV film, Gary Gilmore, an Indiana man who just finished serving a lengthy stay in prison, tries to start anew by moving to Utah. Before long, Gary begins an ill-advised romance with the troubled Nicole Baker, a teenage single mother. As their relationship quickly deteriorates, Gary goes on a murderous rampage, leaving two dead. During his trial, he demands capital punishment; a media circus ensues and outsiders look to profit from his story.
Valentino ReturnsValentino Returns · 1989
Valentino Returns
2.11989
MovieDramaRomance
On a Saturday night, in a small 1950s Californian town, a young man, whose parents are an inch from a divorce, takes his brand new pink Cadillac for a spin to meet girls. He hooks up with the daughter of the town's radical preacher.
Nadja YetNadja Yet · 1983
Nadja Yet
7.01983
MovieDrama
Nadja Yet is a story of obsessive teen love, adapted from Turgenev, and starred Jenny Wright.

TV Shows

NYPD BlueNYPD Blue · 1993
NYPD Blue
7.11993
SeriesDrama
Police drama set in New York City, exploring the internal and external struggles of the fictional 15th precinct of Manhattan. Each episode typically intertwined several plots involving an ensemble cast.
MatlockMatlock · 1986
Matlock
7.11986
SeriesDramaCrime
Thrifty, folksy and cantankerous, Matlock charges a premium for his services but is worth every penny: This renowned attorney, always clothed in his trademark light-gray suit and driving his signature Ford Crown Victoria, has an uncanny knack for finding overlooked clues and exposing murderers in dramatic courtroom scenes.
Crime StoryCrime Story · 1986
Crime Story
8.01986
SeriesCrimeDrama
The hard-boiled saga of hair-trigger cop Lieutenant Mike Torello and his obsessive pursuit of ruthless gangster Ray Luca.
Midnight CallerMidnight Caller · 1988
Midnight Caller
7.61988
SeriesDrama
An ex-cop hosts a late-night talk radio program while getting involved with his listeners' problems in his off-time.
Love, SidneyLove, Sidney · 1981
Love, Sidney
3.81981
SeriesComedy
A middle-aged gay artist shares his New York apartment with a single mother and her little girl. Based on a short story written by Marilyn Cantor Baker, which was subsequently adapted into a TV movie entitled Sidney Shorr: A Girl's Best Friend. Love, Sidney was the first program on American television to feature a gay character as the central lead, although for the series, Sidney's homosexuality was almost entirely downplayed from its subtle yet unmistakable presence in the two-hour pilot.
NurseNurse · 1981
Nurse
7.51981
SeriesDrama
Nurse is an American medical drama that aired on CBS from April 2, 1981 to May 1982. Series star Michael Learned won an Emmy in 1982 for her role on the show.
SirensSirens · 1993
Sirens
7.01993
SeriesDramaCrime
Sirens focused on the work and lives of three rookie female Pittsburgh Police officers. Officer Sarah Berkezchuk is dealing with her failing marriage, Officer Lynn Stanton is a single mom, and second-generation cop Officer Molly Whelan has a bad attitude which starts to interfere with her job. Each rookie officer worked under a veteran cop, and each grows and becomes more focused as a result.
Capital NewsCapital News · 1990
Capital News
6.51990
SeriesDrama
Capital News is a short-lived American drama series that aired on ABC in 1990. Starring Lloyd Bridges and Helen Slater, Capital News was created by David Milch and Christian Williams.