Charles McGregor

Charles McGregor (September 1, 1922 – August 11, 1996) was an American actor, best known for his role as Fat Freddie in Super Fly. McGregor served twenty-eight years in a number of state prisons for two murders. During the 1970s, he became an actor and played supporting roles in several blaxploitation films. After his film career, he toured the United States and went to junior high schools and high schools, counseling children on the dangers of crime, drugs and prison. In 1980, he married Carolyn Pryor. He wrote his autobiography, called Up From the Walking Dead: The Charles McGregor Story with Sharon Sopher.

Filmography Year Title Role Notes 1971 The French Connection 'Baldy' Uncredited 1971 Born to Win Lethal Messenger 1972 The Ringer Advertising Executive 1972 Come Back Charleston Blue 'Fatback', The Bartender 1972 Super Fly Freddie 'Fat Freddie' 1972 Across 110th Street 'Chink' 1973 Gordon's War Jim, Drug Dealer On Subway Station Platform Uncredited 1973 Hell Up in Harlem Himself 1974 Blazing Saddles Charlie 1974 Three the Hard Way Charley 1975 That's the Way of the World Mantan 1975 Take a Hard Ride Cloyd 1975 Aaron Loves Angela 'Duke' 1977 The Baron The Cokeman 1977 Andy Warhol's Bad Detective Hughes (final film role)