Richard Roundtree
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
Moving On
A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks
Haunting of the Mary Celeste
A Family Reunion Christmas
Harlem to Hollywood
Shaft
What Men Want
Collar
Retreat!
The Confidant
Whatever She Wants
Diary of a Single Mom
Set Apart
Ladies of the House
Final Approach
Speed Racer
Speed Racer: Wonderful World of Racing - The Amazing Racer Family
Point of Entry
All The Days Before Tomorrow
Brick
Wild Seven
Painkiller Jane
Max Havoc: Curse Of The Dragon
Vegas Vampires
Men Cry in the Dark
Boat Trip
BaadAsssss Cinema
Al's Lads
Undercover Brother
Joe and Max
Hawaiian Gardens
Corky Romano
Antitrust
Shaft
Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years
Steel
George of the Jungle
Any Place But Home
Original Gangstas
Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored
Theodore Rex
Se7en
Ballistic
Bonanza: Under Attack
Shadows of Desire
Blind Man's Bluff
Body of Influence
Mind Twister
Black as the Heart
Sins of the Night
Bonanza: The Return
Amityville: A New Generation
Deadly Rivals
Christmas in Connecticut
Bloodfist III: Forced to Fight
A Time to Die
Gypsy Angels
Bad Jim
The Banker
Crack House
Night Visitor
Miami Cops
Angel III: The Final Chapter
Party Line
Getting Even
Maniac Cop
Daddy Can't Read
Jocks
Opposing Force
The Fifth Missile
City Heat
The Baron and the Kid
Killpoint
Young Warriors
Just an Overnight Guest
The Big Score
One Down, Two to Go
Q
An Eye for an Eye
Inchon
Day of the Assassin
Game for Vultures
Escape to Athena
Portrait of a Hitman
Diamonds
Man Friday
Earthquake
Shaft in Africa
Charley One-Eye
Listen to a Stranger: An Interview with Gordon Parks
Firehouse
Nationtime
Shaft's Big Score!
Embassy
Shaft
Soul in Cinema: Filming 'Shaft' on Location
What Do You Say to a Naked Lady?