Known for movies

Short Info

DiedJuly 6, 2004, Los Angeles, California, United States
SpouseStevie Wonder
FactBerry Gordy chose her to replace Diana Ross as lead singer of The Supremes, but Mary Wilson vetoed it.


Syreeta Wright was born on August 3, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan. Her parents were both music industry professionals. Her father, Stevie Wonder, was a well-known Motown artist, and her mother, Syreeta Wright, was a singer and songwriter. Wright began her career as a child actress, appearing in several films and television shows. She also appeared in a number of stage productions.

In the early 1970s, she began working as a songwriter and producer for Motown. She wrote or co-wrote several hits for the label, including “You’re the One I Need” and “I’m Gonna Let My Heart Do the Walking. ” She also produced several albums for other artists, including Wonder’s “Talking Book” and “Innervisions. ” In the late 1970s, Wright left Motown and began working independently.

She continued to write and produce for a number of artists, including Michael Jackson, Billy Joel, and Paul McCartney. She also released a number of solo albums, including “Syreeta” and “One to One. ” Wright died of cancer on July 6, 2004 at the age of 58. ..

General Info

Full NameSyreeta Wright
DiedJuly 6, 2004, Los Angeles, California, United States
ProfessionSinger-songwriter
NationalityAmerican

Family

SpouseStevie Wonder
ChildrenHodari Robertson, Takiyah Muhammad, Harmoni Muhammad, Jamal Robertson, With You I'm Born Again, To Know You Is to Love You, Your Kiss Is Sweet
ParentsEssie Wright
SiblingsKim Wright

Social profile links

Facts

#Fact
1Berry Gordy chose her to replace Diana Ross as lead singer of The Supremes, but Mary Wilson vetoed it.
2Recorded last album in 1983 titled "The Spell".

Movies

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Nunca es tarde2016TV Series writer - 1 episode
Samba2014performer: "To Know You, Is t Love You" / writer: "To Know You, Is t Love You" - as Syreeta Wright
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon2014TV Series writer - 1 episode
The X Factor2011-2013TV Series writer - 2 episodes
The Voice of the Philippines2013TV Series writer - 1 episode
LevensliedTV Series lyrics - 1 episode, 2013 music - 1 episode, 2013
Glee2013TV Series writer - 1 episode
Dancing with the Stars2013TV Series writer - 1 episode
Duets2012TV Series writer - 2 episodes
The Three Stooges2012writer: "It's A Shame" - as Syreeta Wright
The Office2012TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno2011-2012TV Series writer - 4 episodes
Joyful Noise2012writer: "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours" - as Syreeta Wright
Jimmy Kimmel Live!2010TV Series writer - 1 episode
Valentine's Day2010/Iwriter: "Signed Sealed Delivered I'm Yours" - as Syreeta Wright
The Young and the Restless2008TV Series writer - 1 episode
Idols2008TV Series writer - 1 episode
Doctors2007TV Series writer - 1 episode
Idols2007TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Holiday2006writer: "It's a Shame" 1970 - as Syreeta White
Idols2005TV Series writer - 1 episode
Australian Idol2005TV Series writer - 1 episode
Canadian Idol2003-2005TV Series writer - 3 episodes
Junebug2005performer: "Harmour Love"
Malaysian Idol2004TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Oprah Winfrey Show2004TV Series writer - 1 episode
American Idol2002-2004TV Series writer - 4 episodes
Naked Fame2004Documentary writer: "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours" - as S. Write
Laws of Attraction2004writer: "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours" - as Syreeta Wright
Johnson Family Vacation2004performer: "Come Inside"
Idols!2004TV Series writer - 1 episode
Idols2003TV Series writer - 1 episode
The West Wing2002TV Series writer - 1 episode
You've Got Mail1998writer: "Signed Sealed Delivered I'm Yours" - as Syreeta Wright
Overnight Delivery1998Video writer: "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours" - as Syreeta Wright
Hercules and Xena - The Animated Movie: The Battle for Mount Olympus1998Video performer: "Across the Sea of Time"
Now and Then1995writer: "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours"
Chicago Hope1995TV Series writer - 1 episode
Crooklyn1994writer: "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours"
Poetic Justice1993writer: "Never Dreamed You'd Leave in Summer" - as Syreeta Wright
Class Act1992writer: "It's a Shame My Sister" - as Syreeta Wright
Designing Women1987-1989TV Series writer - 2 episodes
The Last Dragon1985performer: "First Time On a Ferris Wheel"
DTV: Rock, Rhythm & Blues1984Video writer: "Signed, Sealed and Delivered"
Happy Endings1983/IITV Movie performer: "HAPPY ENDINGS", "I'LL NEVER FALL IN LOVE AGAIN"
Body and Soul1981performer: "You Make Me Feel Born Again" - as Syreeta Wright
Time Bandits1981performer: "Dream Away" - uncredited
The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia1981performer: "It's So Easy"
Happy Birthday to Me1981performer: "Happy Birthday to Me"
Loving Couples1980performer: "AND SO IT BEGINS", "TURN UP THE MUSIC"
Top of the Pops1979-1980TV Series performer - 3 episodes
Fast Break1979"He Didn't Stay Long Enough to Say Goodbye" / performer: "With You I'm Born Again" uncredited, "Go for It", "Go for It Disco" uncredited
The Secret Life of Plants1978Documentary performer: "Come Back as a Flower"
The Krofft Comedy Hour1978TV Movie writer: "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours"
Thank God It's Friday1978performer: "Let's Make a Deal"
Saturday Night Live1975TV Series writer - 1 episode
Aloha, Bobby and Rose1975writer: "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours" - uncredited

Actress

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Don't Forget the Motorcity2008Video

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
New American Bandstand 19651982TV SeriesHerself
Soul Train1974-1982TV Series documentaryHerself / Guest
The Merv Griffin Show1981TV SeriesHerself - Vocalist
The John Davidson Show1980TV SeriesHerself
The Mike Douglas Show1974-1980TV SeriesHerself - Vocalist
Search for a Star1980TV SeriesHerself - Guest
Top of the Pops1979-1980TV SeriesHerself
Saturday Night Live1975TV SeriesHerself on Fancy Lady
Dinah!1974TV SeriesHerself
In Session1974TV SeriesHerself

Archive Footage

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Top of the Pops1980-1981TV SeriesHerself

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia

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