Actor
Carl Wright
Born February 2, 1932 in Orlando, Florida, U.S.Died May 19, 20076 films
Carl Wright (February 2, 1932 – May 19, 2007) was an American tap dancer, actor, and comedian. His 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".
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First watchBarbershop20026.4as Checkers FredA day in the life of a barbershop on the south side of Chicago. Calvin, who inherited the struggling business from his deceased father, views the shop as nothing but a burden and waste of…View filmEssential films
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Filmography
6 films as actor- 2004The CookoutGrandpa
- 2004Barbershop 2: Back in BusinessCheckers Fred
- 2002BarbershopCheckers Fred
- 2001Just VisitingStation Master
- 2000Big Momma's HouseBen Rawley
- 1997Soul FoodReverend Williams