Richard Roundtree
ActingJuly 9, 1942 (81 years old at death)New Rochelle, New York, USA
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.
Movies
8.4
Movie
Se7en
1995
8.0
Movie
Nationtime
1972
7.3
Movie
Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years
1999
7.3
Movie
Bad Jim
1990
7.0
Movie
Men Cry in the Dark
2003
7.0
Movie
Just an Overnight Guest
1983
7.0
Movie
Soul in Cinema: Filming 'Shaft' on Location
1971
6.9
Movie
Man Friday
1975
6.9
Movie
Thelma
2024
6.8
Movie
Brick
2006
6.8
Movie
All The Days Before Tomorrow
2007
6.8
Movie
A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks
2021
