Charles McGregor
Born
Charles McGregor

(1922-09-01)September 1, 1922
New York City, New York, United States
DiedAugust 11, 1996(1996-08-11) (aged 73)
Years active1971–1977
SpouseCarolyn 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.[1] 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 Walking Dead: The Charles McGregor Story with Sharon Sopher.

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1971The French Connection'Baldy'Uncredited
1971Born to WinLethal Messenger
1972The Ringer Advertising Executive
1972Come Back Charleston Blue'Fatback', The Bartender
1972Super FlyFreddie 'Fat Freddie'
1972Across 110th Street'Chink'
1973Gordon's WarJim, Drug Dealer On Subway Station PlatformUncredited
1973Hell Up in HarlemHimself
1974Blazing SaddlesCharlie
1974Three the Hard WayCharley
1975That's the Way of the WorldMantan
1975Take a Hard RideCloyd
1975Aaron Loves Angela'Duke'
1977The BaronThe Cokeman
1977Andy Warhol's BadDetective Hughes(final film role)

References

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  1. Pasts Imperfect New York Daily News (October 14, 1987)
  2. "Charles McGregor : Biography". IMDb.com. Retrieved 2016-12-12.
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