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Dancer, actor Carl Wright dies at 75
(AP)
Updated: 2007-05-21 08:28
CHICAGO - Actor Carl Wright, who began his career as a tap dancer and
comedian and later appeared in movies including "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.
Wright's film credits also include "Soul Food," "Barbershop 2: Back in
Business" and "The Cookout."
Born in Orlando, Fla., Wright traveled the world as a young man working
as a tap dancer, and he once danced with a one-legged partner as a team
called the Three-Leggers, his daughter said. He also worked as a
comedian, emcee and songwriter.
His movie career began late in his life, his daughter said.
"He's done so many things," she said. "He worked with everyone from Elvis
Presley to Frank Sinatra."
Wright is survived by his wife, Shirley, two other daughters and a
granddaughter.
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