Carl Wright

Carl Wright (February 2, 1932 – May 19, 2007) was an American tap dancer, actor, and comedian whose 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".

Born in Orlando, Florida, 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 in 2007.

Filmography Year Title Role Notes1997 Soul Food Reverend Williams 1998 Early Edition Henderson Episode: "Walk, Don't Run"2000 Big Momma's House Ben Rawley 2001 Just Visiting Station Master 2002 Barbershop Checker Fred 2003 Platinum Playaz Mr. Green 2003 When Thugs Cry Minister 2004 Barbershop 2: Back in Business Checker Fred 2004 The Cookout Grandpa Final film role