Richard Roundtree
Known for department: Acting
Birthday: 1942-07-09 – 2023-10-24
Place of birth: New Rochelle, New York, USA
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
Shaft
2000"Uncle" John Shaft
Shaft
1971John Shaft
Shaft in Africa
1973John Shaft
Shaft's Big Score!
1972John Shaft
Wild Seven
2006Lee Marvin / Cleetus Woods
Se7en
1995Talbot
George of the Jungle
1997Kwame
Earthquake
1974Miles Quade
Al's Lads
2002Boom-Boom
Young Warriors
1983Sergeant John Austin
Speed Racer
2008Ben Burns
Steel
1997Uncle Joe
Amityville: A New Generation
1993Pauli
Brick
2006Assistant V.P. Trueman
Antitrust
2001Lyle Barton
The Banker
1989Lloyd
Q
1982Powell
Opposing Force
1986Stafford
Escape to Athena
1979Nat Judson