Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
July 9, 1942
Died
October 24, 2023 (81 years old)
Place of Birth
New Rochelle, New York, USA
Richard Roundtree
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.
Known For
Acting
6.9
Thelma
2024
5.8
Moving On
2023
6.8
A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks
2021
5.2
Haunting of the Mary Celeste
2020
5.9
A Family Reunion Christmas
2019
8.0
Family Reunion
2019
6.5
Shaft
2019
6.2
What Men Want
2019
8.0
Star
2016
7.3
Lethal Weapon
2016
6.2
The Player
2015
7.1
Being Mary Jane
2013
8.4
Chicago Fire
2012
4.6
The Confidant
2010
8.4
The Mentalist
2008
5.0
Final Approach
2008
6.3
Speed Racer
2008
4.7
Point of Entry
2007
7.5
Private Practice
2007
8.7
Lincoln Heights
2007
7.5
Heroes
2006
6.4
Blade: The Series
2006
6.8
Brick
2006
4.0
Wild Seven
2006
