Carl Wright

American actor (1932-2007)

PersonDied aged 75humanQ5040985

Born: February 2, 1932
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Died: May 19, 2007
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Birthplace: Orlando
Place of death: Chicago
Citizenship: United States
Occupation: comedian
, dancer
, actor
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Languages spoken, written or signed: English

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Carl Wright 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".

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SSoul Food1997 · 1997 film directed by George Tillman, Jr.

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Given name: Carl
Different from: Carl Wright
Family name: Wright
Cause of death: cancer
Manner of death: natural causes
Sex or gender: male
Native language: English
Writing language: English
Dance style: tap dance

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