Acting
Richard Roundtree
1 popularity24 movies24 TV shows
BornJuly 9, 1942
DiedOctober 24, 2023 (age 81)
BirthplaceNew Rochelle, New York, USA
GenderMale
Zodiac♋ Cancer
Active1961 – 2024 (64 yrs)
Credits154 titles
DepartmentActing
Biography
Richard Roundtree (July 9, 1942 – October 24, 2023) was an American actor. He is noted as being "the first black action hero" for his portrayal of private detective John Shaft in the 1971 film Shaft, and its four sequels, released between 1972 and 2019. For his performance in the original film, he was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actor in 1972.
He reprised the role of Shaft in the movie Shaft (2019), starring Samuel L. Jackson.
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🎂Date of BirthJuly 9, 1942
🕊️Date of DeathOctober 24, 2023 (age 81)
✨Zodiac Sign♋ Cancer
📍BirthplaceNew Rochelle, New York, USA
👤GenderMale
🎬Known ForActing
📅Career Span1961 – 2024
🏆Total Credits154 titles
🎥Movies24 films
📺TV Shows24 series
⭐Popularity Score1.5
Filmography
Donald Burke
Floyd Benton
Wallace Boden, Sr.
Col. D.B. Walter
Robinson Ashe Jr.
Kevin Cooper
Charles Deveaux
R.T. Hines
Raymond McCray
Peter Jordan
Dave Wilbur
Judge Ira Menday
Ben Halley
Talbot
'Barracuda' Jim Barnes
Det. James Henegar
Clinton Reese
Cyrus Carter
Ben Burns
"Uncle" John Shaft
John Shaft, Sr.
Miles Quade
Assistant V.P. Trueman
Skip Davis
John Shaft
Felicia's Dad
John Shaft (archive footage) (uncredited)
Commissioner Pike
Capt. Stevens
Lyle Barton
Uncle Joe
Harry Reams
Powell
Nat Judson
Miles Porter
Commissioner Lynch
Gary Markash
Sgt. Augustus Henderson