Richard Roundtree

Biography

Richard Arnold 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. Roundtree died of pancreatic cancer at his home in Los Angeles. He was cremated at Chapel of the Pines Crematory. His family hosted a memorial service for him at Saint Catherine African Methodist Episcopal Church in New Rochelle, New York on February 17, 2024.

Filmografi

Se7en1995 · TalbotSpeed Racer2008 · Ben BurnsGeorge of the Jungle1997 · KwameWhat Men Want2019 · Skip DavisShaft2000 · "Uncle" John ShaftGetting Even1988 · DundeeUndercover Brother2002 · John Shaft (archive footage) (uncredited)Bad Jim1990 · JulySteel1997 · Uncle JoeShaft2019 · John Shaft, Sr.Party Line1988 · Captain BarnesQ1982 · PowellShaft1971 · John ShaftEarthquake1974 · Miles QuadeHawaiian Gardens2001 · M.O.Maniac Cop1988 · Commissioner PikeThelma2024 · BenBoat Trip2002 · Felicia's DadAntitrust2001 · Lyle BartonBrick2006 · Assistant V.P. TruemanShaft's Big Score!1972 · John ShaftMan Friday1975 · FridayInchon1981 · Sgt. Augustus HendersonEscape to Athena1979 · Nat Judson