Max Wright

1943–2019 (age 76)

Actor

Biography

Max Wright (1943-2019) earned a place in households everywhere through his portrayal of Willie Tanner on the beloved sitcom ALF and countless other stage and screen roles.

He approached every performance with intelligence and warmth, and his fans remember him as a talented actor who brought heart to every part.

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