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Big Jim Wright(1966-2018)

  • Composer
  • Music Department
  • Actor
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Big Jim Wright
Big Jim Wright was born on 19 March 1966 in Rockford, Illinois, USA. He was a composer and actor, known for The Fighting Temptations (2003), Radio (2003) and Melinda and Melinda (2004). He was married to Brigitte Latricia Hunt. He died on 29 September 2018 in Rockford, Illinois, USA.
BornMarch 19, 1966
DiedSeptember 29, 2018(52)
BornMarch 19, 1966
DiedSeptember 29, 2018(52)
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  • Awards
    • 3 wins & 2 nominations total

Known for

Cuba Gooding Jr. and Beyoncé in The Fighting Temptations (2003)
The Fighting Temptations
5.6
Movie
  • Composer(as James 'Big Jim' Wright)
  • 2003
Cuba Gooding Jr. and Ed Harris in Radio (2003)
Radio
6.9
Movie
  • Soundtrack("Eyes of the Heart (Radio's Song)")
  • 2003
Will Ferrell, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Radha Mitchell in Melinda and Melinda (2004)
Melinda and Melinda
6.4
Movie
  • Soundtrack(as James Wright, "Come On")
  • 2004
Gabourey Sidibe in Precious (2009)
Precious
7.3
Movie
  • Soundtrack("Soul Holidays")
  • 2009

Credits

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Composer

  • Mariah Carey in Empire Cast & Mariah Carey & Jussie Smollett: Infamous (2016)
    Empire Cast & Mariah Carey & Jussie Smollett: Infamous
    2.6
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 2016
  • Deborah Cox: Beautiful U R
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 2008
  • Chaka Khan: Angel
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 2007
  • Cuba Gooding Jr. and Beyoncé in The Fighting Temptations (2003)
    The Fighting Temptations
    5.6
    • Composer (as James 'Big Jim' Wright)
    • 2003
  • Deborah Cox: Up & Down (In & Out)
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 2002
  • Yolanda Adams: Never Give Up
    Music Video
    • Composer (as James Wright)
    • 2001
  • Blu Cantrell: I'll Find a Way (2001)
    Blu Cantrell: I'll Find a Way
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 2001
  • Patti LaBelle: When You Talk About Love (1997)
    Patti LaBelle: When You Talk About Love
    7.8
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1997
  • Gladys Knight: Next Time (1995)
    Gladys Knight: Next Time
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1995
  • Patti LaBelle: The Right Kinda Lover (1994)
    Patti LaBelle: The Right Kinda Lover
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1994

Music Department

  • 32nd Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards (2017)
    32nd Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards
    TV Special
    • music director
    • 2017
  • Cuba Gooding Jr. and Beyoncé in The Fighting Temptations (2003)
    The Fighting Temptations
    5.6
    • executive music producer (as James 'Big Jim' Wright)
    • 2003
  • Mariah Carey in Glitter (2001)
    Glitter
    2.4
    • composer: additional music
    • 2001
  • Michael McCary, Nathan Morris, Wanya Morris, Shawn Stockman, and Boyz II Men in Boyz II Men: I Will Get There (1999)
    Boyz II Men: I Will Get There
    Music Video
    • vocal arranger
    • 1999

Actor

  • Steve Harris, Lela Rochon, and Naturi Naughton in Let the Church Say Amen (2013)
    Let the Church Say Amen
    7.2
    TV Movie
    • Singer #6
    • 2013

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • James 'Big Jim' Wright
  • Born
    • March 19, 1966
    • Rockford, Illinois, USA
  • Died
    • September 29, 2018
    • Rockford, Illinois, USA
  • Spouse
    • Brigitte Latricia HuntJuly 20, 1997 - present

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