Charles McGregor

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Charles McGregor
Born Charles McGregor
(1922-09-01)September 1, 1922
New York City, New York, United States
Died August 11, 1996(1996-08-11) (aged 73)
Santa Clara, California, USA
Years active 1971-1977
Spouse(s) Carolyn Pryor (1980-1996)

Charles McGregor (September 1, 1922 – August 11, 1996) was an African American actor, best known for his role as Fat Freddie in Super Fly. In his youth, he spent a number of years in prison. 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, drugs, and prison. In 1980, he married Carolyn Pryor. He wrote his autobiography, called Up From the Dead: The Charles McGregor Story with Sharon Sopher. He died on August 11, 1996.

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