Carl Wright | Dancer, comic, actor, 75
Actor Carl Wright, 75, who began his career as a tap dancer and comedian, has died.
Actor Carl Wright, 75, who began his career as a tap dancer and comedian, has died.
He died May 19 of cancer at his home in the Maple Park neighborhood of Chicago, according to his daughter Kia Wright.
His film credits include Barbershop, Soul Food and Big Momma's House.
Born in Orlando, Fla., he traveled the world as a young man working as a tap dancer, and once danced with a one-legged partner as a team called the Three-Leggers, his daughter said.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley, two other daughters, and one granddaughter. - AP