Carl Wright (February 2, 1932 – May 19, 2007) was an American tap dancer, actor, and comedian whose later life acting credits included Soul Food, Barbershop, and Big Momma's House. For several years, Wright teamed with Chicago radio legend Pervis Spann, playing a misguided and mischievous reverend on his Chicago television show "Blues and More".

Carl Wright
BornFebruary 2, 1932
DiedMay 19, 2007(2007-05-19) (aged 75)
Occupation(s)Tap dancer, actor, comedian
Years active1954―2007

Born in Orlando, Florida, 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 in 2007.[1]

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
1997 Soul Food Reverend Williams
1998 Early Edition Henderson Episode: "Walk, Don't Run"
2000 Big Momma's House Ben Rawley
2001 Just Visiting Station Master
2002 Barbershop Checker Fred
2003 Platinum Playaz Mr. Green
2003 When Thugs Cry Minister
2004 Barbershop 2: Back in Business Checker Fred
2004 The Cookout Grandpa (final film role)

References

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  1. ^ Associated Press (May 20, 2007). Dancer, Actor Carl Wright Dies at 75.
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