Biography
Charles McGregor (September 1, 1922 β 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, 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
all 15
Movies 15
Detective Hughes
Bad (1977)
Movie
Cokeman
The Baron (1977)
Movie
Duke
Aaron Loves Angela (1975)
Movie
Cloyd
Take a Hard Ride (1975)
Movie
Mantan
That's the Way of the World (1975)
Movie
Charley
Three the Hard Way (1974)
Movie
Charlie
Blazing Saddles (1974)
Movie
6.75
Jim
Gordon's War (1973)
Movie
The People
Hail (1973)
Movie
Chink
Across 110th Street (1972)
Movie
Advertising Executive
The Ringer (1972)
Movie
Fat Freddie
Super Fly (1972)
Movie
Fatback
Come Back, Charleston Blue (1972)
Movie
Lethal Messenger
Born to Win (1971)
Movie
'Baldy' (uncredited)
The French Connection (1971)
Movie
3.83
Ratings
Average 6.09
Based on 314 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
1971
1972
1974
1975
1977
Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1922-09-01
Deathday1996-08-11 (73 years old)
Birth PlaceNew York City, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
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