Carl Wright

Acting

Born February 2, 1932, Orlando, Florida, U.S.

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".

Filmography

• 2004Barbershop 2: Back in Business — Checkers Fred
• 2004The Cookout — Grandpa
• Murder Investigation Team — Darren
• 2002Barbershop — Checkers Fred
• 2001Just Visiting — Station Master
• 2000Big Momma's House — Ben Rawley
• 1997Soul Food — Reverend Williams
• Early Edition — Henderson