As Actor
Bad Jim
1990
7.3
Richard Roundtree
Acting
Born
July 9, 1942
Place of Birth
New Rochelle, New York, USA
Deceased
October 24, 2023
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.
The Filmography
As Actor
The Banker
1989
4.3
As Actor
Miami Cops
1989
5.0
As Actor
Angel III: The Final Chapter
1988
4.9
As Actor
Party Line
1988
4.8
As Actor
Maniac Cop
1988
6.1
As Actor
Jocks
1986
4.4
As Actor
Opposing Force
1986
4.4
As Actor
The Fifth Missile
1986
4.8
As Actor
City Heat
1984
5.5
As Actor
Killpoint
1984
5.5
As Actor
Young Warriors
1983
3.7
As Actor
The Big Score
1983
5.0
As Actor
One Down, Two to Go
1982
4.5
As Actor
Q
1982
5.7
As Actor
An Eye for an Eye
1981
5.2
As Actor
Inchon
1981
3.4
As Actor
Day of the Assassin
1979
4.5
As Actor
Game for Vultures
1979
4.4
As Actor
Escape to Athena
1979
5.7