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Carl Wright

Acting Born Feb 2, 1932 Orlando, Florida, U.S. 7 credits

Biography

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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Known for

Early Edition

as Henderson
Film

Big Momma's House

as Ben Rawley
Film

Barbershop

as Checkers Fred

Full filmography

  • Early Edition (1996) as Henderson
  • Big Momma's House (2000) as Ben Rawley
  • Barbershop (2002) as Checkers Fred
  • Murder Investigation Team (2003) as Darren
  • Soul Food (1997) as Reverend Williams
  • Barbershop 2: Back in Business (2004) as Checkers Fred
  • The Cookout (2004) as Grandpa