Charles McGregor: Charles McGregor. Actor: Blazing Saddles. Bald, tubby and engaging African-American character actor Charles McGregor was born on September 1, 1922 in New York City. McGregor spent a fair share of his early life in jail, but cleaned up his act when he was released from prison and had a brief, but impressive career as a supporting actor in blaxploitation features made throughout the 70s. McGregor was excellent as sleazy snitch...
Known For: Blazing Saddles (Charlie), Super Fly (Fat Freddie(as Charles MacGregor)), Across 110th Street (Chink), Bad (Detective Hughes)