Richard Roundtree
Acting
Born 1942-07-09 · New Rochelle, New York, USA
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.
Filmography
Thelma
Jun 21, 2024
Moving On
Mar 17, 2023
A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks
Jun 18, 2021
Haunting of the Mary Celeste
Oct 23, 2020
A Family Reunion Christmas
Dec 9, 2019
Harlem to Hollywood
Jul 7, 2019
Shaft
Jun 14, 2019
What Men Want
Feb 8, 2019
Collar
Jan 1, 2015
Retreat!
May 25, 2012
The Confidant
Aug 24, 2010
Whatever She Wants
Feb 2, 2010
Diary of a Single Mom
Jan 27, 2009
Set Apart
Jan 19, 2009
Ladies of the House
Oct 18, 2008
Final Approach
May 24, 2008
Speed Racer
May 7, 2008
Speed Racer: Wonderful World of Racing - The Amazing Racer Family
May 4, 2008
Point of Entry
Nov 3, 2007
All The Days Before Tomorrow
Apr 1, 2007
Brick
Mar 31, 2006
Wild Seven
Jan 1, 2006
Painkiller Jane
Dec 10, 2005
Max Havoc: Curse Of The Dragon
Nov 10, 2004
Vegas Vampires
Dec 12, 2003
Men Cry in the Dark
Oct 21, 2003
Boat Trip
Oct 1, 2002
BaadAsssss Cinema
Aug 14, 2002
Al's Lads
Jun 29, 2002
Undercover Brother
May 31, 2002