Carl Wright (actor)
American actor (1932-2007) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Carl Wright (February 2, 1932 ā 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.
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Born | February 2, 1932 |
Died | May 19, 2007(2007-05-19) (aged 75) |
Occupation(s) | Tap dancer, actor, comedian |
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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]