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Gary Wright did indeed have a brief acting career prior to his music career. He appeared in several television shows and films in the 1960s, including "The Monkees" and "The Twilight Zone". He also played a small role in the 1971 film "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory". However, Wright eventually decided to focus on his music career, and he has released several albums since the 1970s.