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Carl Wright

Carl Wright

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".

Known for

The Cookout
The Cookout
2004 • Grandpa
Barbershop 2: Back in Business
Barbershop 2: Back in Business
2004 • Checkers Fred
Barbershop
Barbershop
2002 • Checkers Fred
Big Momma's House
Big Momma's House
2000 • Ben Rawley
Soul Food
Soul Food
1997 • Reverend Williams

Full filmography

The Cookout
The Cookout
2004 • Grandpa
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Barbershop
Barbershop
2002 • Checkers Fred
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Big Momma's House
Big Momma's House
2000 • Ben Rawley
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Soul Food
Soul Food
1997 • Reverend Williams
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Carl Wright – Biography, Known For & Filmography