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Carl Wright

Carl Wright

Born in Orlando, FL, in 1932, Carl Wright began his show-business career as a tap dancer, touring the globe with various troupes. Wright also had careers as a songwriter and musician before beginning a movie career at age 65 in 1997's Soul Food. Wright had tremendous acting ability and an undeniable charisma onscreen, and he followed Soul Food's success with roles in Barbershop and Big Momma's House. Wright passed away in 2007 at the age of 75. ~ Cammila Albertson, All Movie Guide


Filmography of Carl Wright:

Carl Wright Trivia

Who did Carl Wright play in Big Momma's House?
Carl Wright was Ben in Big Momma's House

Who did Carl Wright portray in Soul Food?
Carl Wright was Reverend Williams in Soul Food

What role did Carl Wright portray in Barbershop 2: Back in Business?
Carl Wright played Checkers Fred in Barbershop 2: Back in Business

Who did Carl Wright portray in The Cookout?
Carl Wright was Grandpa in The Cookout

What role did Carl Wright play in Barbershop?
Carl Wright played Checkers Fred in Barbershop


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