

Richard Roundtree
Acting
July 9, 1942
New Rochelle, New York, USA
October 24, 2023
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.
The Filmography


Moving On

A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks

Shaft

What Men Want

The Confidant

Diary of a Single Mom

Ladies of the House

Speed Racer

Point of Entry

All The Days Before Tomorrow

Brick

Wild Seven

Painkiller Jane

Max Havoc: Curse Of The Dragon

Vegas Vampires

Al's Lads

Joe and Max

Hawaiian Gardens
