Overview
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
09 Jul, 1942 (82 years old)
Death date
24 Oct, 2023
Richard Roundtree
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.
Known For
Acting
2024
Thelma
2023
Moving On
2021
A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks
2020
Haunting of the Mary Celeste
2019
A Family Reunion Christmas
2019
Shaft
2019
What Men Want
2008
Speed Racer
2007
Point of Entry
2006
Brick
2005
Painkiller Jane
2004
Max Havoc: Curse Of The Dragon
2002
Boat Trip
2002
Al's Lads
2002
Undercover Brother
2001
Corky Romano
2001
Antitrust
2000
Shaft
1997
Steel
1997
George of the Jungle
1996
Original Gangstas
1995
Theodore Rex
1995
Se7en
1993
Sins of the Night
1993
Bonanza: The Return
1993
Amityville: A New Generation
1993
Body of Influence
1992
Christmas in Connecticut
1991
A Time to Die
1989
The Banker
1989
Night Visitor
1988
Angel III: The Final Chapter
1988
Party Line
1988
Maniac Cop
1986
Jocks
1986
Opposing Force
1984
City Heat
1984
Killpoint
1982
Q
1981
An Eye for an Eye
1980
Game for Vultures
1979
Day of the Assassin
1979
Escape to Athena
1975
Diamonds
1975
Man Friday
1974
Earthquake
1973
Shaft in Africa
1973
Charley-One-Eye
1972
Nationtime
1972
Shaft's Big Score!
1971
Shaft