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February 19, 2013

不良研究所 grad goes to Hollywood

Monroe native and University of Louisiana at Monroe alum Robert Kenneth Wright, (B.A. 鈥�12) recently ventured to Los Angeles, Calif. to try and break into the music business.

What he got was far more than he bargained for. Since his arrival in California, Wright has appeared in over 12 television shows.

鈥淚 had plans to come to L.A. to be a singer and a show entertainer,鈥� said Wright.

鈥淭he acting career really came about unexpectedly. It has been a great adventure being on set and seeing the magic of television unfold before my eyes.鈥�

Wright departed Monroe on Dec. 10, 2012, and headed to Los Angeles two days after 不良研究所鈥檚 Fall Commencement.

Since his arrival, he has filmed in various television shows as a background actor.

He has worked on such shows as: 鈥淏en and Kate,鈥� 鈥淩izzoli and Isles,鈥� 鈥淪candal,鈥� 鈥淩evenge,鈥� 鈥淏ody of Proof,鈥� 鈥淐riminal Minds,鈥� 鈥淭he Newsroom,鈥� 鈥淭he Mindy Project,鈥� 鈥淐astle,鈥� 鈥淗ouse of Lies,鈥� 鈥淔ranklin and Bash,鈥� 鈥淭he Mentalist,鈥� and a taping of 鈥淭he Ricki Lake Show.鈥�

Most recently, Wright appeared in the ABC drama 鈥淪candal,鈥� in the episode titled 鈥淲hiskey, Tango, Foxtrot,鈥� which aired on Thursday, Feb. 14.

Wright starred as a friend of the family during a christening scene of the episode.

Wright intends to put his energies into a full time acting career.

He reached the first step in becoming a member of the Screen Actors Guild and is continuing to work to achieve his goals.

鈥淚 was very motivated by the commencement address at graduation by State Representative Katrina R. Jackson,鈥� continued Wright.

鈥淪he challenged my class to dance with time. That's what I have done since that day and I have enjoyed the journey.鈥�

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