Tom Wright is a multifaceted individual with accomplishments in various fields. As an architect, he is known for his iconic design of the Burj al Arab hotel in Dubai, which has become a symbol of modern architecture and luxury. Born in 1957, Tom Wright's vision brought to life one of the most recognizable buildings in the world, leaving a lasting impact on the skyline of Dubai and the field of architecture.

Also sharing the name Tom Wright, born in 1952, is an acclaimed American actor with a robust career spanning both film and theater. His contributions to the performing arts have been recognized with critical acclaim and a dedicated fanbase.

Another notable Tom Wright was one of the first journalists to report on the raid that resulted in the death of Osama bin Laden. His investigative work continued with coverage of the tragic Rana Plaza factory collapse in Bangladesh in 2013, which took over 1,000 lives. This reporting earned the Wall Street Journal a Sigma Delta Chi award. Wright, a Pulitzer finalist and Loeb winner, has received numerous accolades from the Society of Publishers in Asia, including being named "Journalist of the Year" in 2016. Beyond his journalism career, he is also a polyglot, fluent in English, Malay, French, and Italian.