Carl Wright (actor)
Carl Wright (February 2, 1932 – May 19, 2007) was an American tap dancer, actor, and comedian. He was known for his roles in Soul Food, Barbershop, and Big Momma's House.
Carl Wright | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 2, 1932 |
| Died | May 19, 2007 (aged 75) |
| Occupation | Tap dancer, actor, comedian |
For several years, Wright teamed up with Chicago radio legend Pervis Spann playing a misguided and mischievous reverend on his Chicago television show, "Blues and More".
Wright was born in Orlando, Florida on February 2, 1932. He toured as a tap dancer as a young man, and for a time performed as The Three-Leggers with a one-legged partner. Wright died of cancer at his home in Chicago.[1]
Movies
- The Cookout (2004) .... Grandpa
- Barbershop 2: Back in Business (2004) .... Checkers Fred
- Platinum Playaz (2003) .... Mr. Green
- M.I.T.: Murder Investigation Team .... Darren (1 episode, 2003)
- Rubbish (2003) TV episode .... Darren
- When Thugs Cry (2003) .... Minister
- Barbershop (2002) .... Checkers Fred
- Just Visiting (2001) .... Station Master
- Big Momma's House (2000) .... Ben Rawley
- Early Edition .... Henderson (1 episode, 1998)
- Walk, Don't Run (1998) TV episode .... Henderson
- Soul Food (1997) .... Reverend Williams
References
- ↑ Associated Press (May 20, 2007). Dancer, Actor Carl Wright Dies at 75.
Other websites
- Carl Wright on IMDb