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Jack Wrather

American businessman, producer, and director (1918–1984)

  • Fame43.7
  • Momentum0.0
  • Wikipedia1.4K
Lived 1918–1984, aged 66United States
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  • Era
    1918–1984
    Aged 66
  • Known for
    The Legend of the Lone…
    1981
Summary
Updated 2026-08-18

John Devereaux Wrather Jr., was an entrepreneur and petroleum businessman who became a television producer and later diversified by investing in broadcast stations and resort properties. He is best known for producing The Lone Ranger, Sergeant Preston of the Yukon, and Lassie television series in the 1950s as well as marrying actress Bonita Granville. His daughter, Linda Wrather appeared in one of the last episodes of the Lone Ranger, The Angel and the Outlaw.

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  • Disney Legends
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Source confidence30.0
Completeness60.0
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