Richard Roundtree

Richard Roundtree
Movie and TV Credits

Richard Roundtree was born on July 9, 1942 and passed away recently at the age of 81 on October 24, 2023.

About Richard Roundtree

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.

Movie Credits

Richard Roundtree has appeared in 96 movies.

Full Cast of Embassy

Full Cast of Bloodfist III: Forced to Fight

Full Cast of Charley One-Eye

Full Cast of Deadly Rivals

Full Cast of Diamonds

Full Cast of Wild Seven

Full Cast of A Time to Die

Full Cast of Miami Cops

Full Cast of Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored

Full Cast of Firehouse

Full Cast of Portrait of a Hitman

Full Cast of The Fifth Missile

TV Credits

Richard Roundtree has appeared in 53 shows.

Full Cast of Dinah!

Full Cast of Star

Full Cast of Hangin' with Mr. Cooper

Full Cast of Family Reunion

Full Cast of Roots

Full Cast of Hollywood Beat

Full Cast of GAME ON: A Comedy Crossover Event

Full Cast of Buddies

Full Cast of Outlaws

Full Cast of Shaft

Full Cast of Rescue 77

Full Cast of The Rise and Fall of Jim Crow

Production Credits

Crew

Credited for In Memory Of in 1 show - Thelma.

Credited for Thanks in 1 show - Django Unchained.