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WE REMEMBER ACTOR CARL WRIGHT: Former tap dancer had parts in ‘Barbershop’ franchise and ‘Big Momma's House.’
*One time tap dancer-turned-actor Carl Wright, who was bitten by the acting bug later in life and starred in such films as "Barbershop" and "Big Momma's House," has died, his family confirmed Sunday. He was 75.
Wright died of cancer at his home Saturday in Chicago, according to his daughter, Kia Wright.
The Orlando, Fla. native began his career as a tap dancer who once worked with a one-legged partner as a team called the Three-Leggers, his daughter said. He also worked as a comedian, emcee and songwriter.
"He's done so many things," said Kia Wright. "He worked with everyone from Elvis Presley to Frank Sinatra."
His movie career began in 1997 with the role of Rev. Williams in the feature film “Soul Food.” Since then, he’s had roles in “Big Momma’s House,” “Barbershop,” “Barbershop 2: Back in Business” and his final film, 2004’s “The Cookout.”
Wright is survived by his wife, Shirley, two other daughters and a granddaughter.
