Charles McGregor facts for kids
This page is about the actor Charles McGregor. For the British General, see Charles MacGregor. For the baronets, see Charles McGrigor.
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Charles McGregor
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Charles McGregor
September 1, 1922 New York City, New York, United States
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| Died | August 11, 1996 (aged 73) Santa Clara, California, United States
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| Years active | 1971–1977 |
| Spouse(s) | Carolyn Pryor (1980–1996) |
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 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 |
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| 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, Criminal On Subway Station Platform | Uncredited |
| 1974 | 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) |
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