Biography
Richard Arnold Roundtree was an American actor. He was best known for his portrayal of private detective John Shaft in the 1971 film Shaft and four of its sequels, Shaft's Big Score! (1972), Shaft in Africa (1973), its 2000 sequel and its 2019 sequel, as well as the television series (1973–1974). He was also known for featuring in several TV series, including Roots, Generations, and Desperate Housewives.
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Awards & recognition
- MTV Movie & TV Awards · 1994
- NAACP Image Award — Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture
- Golden Globe Awards · 1972 · nominated
Filmography50+ titles
Lincoln Heights
Chicago Fire
The Mentalist
Seven
Django Unchained
Grey's Anatomy
Family Reunion
Star
Nationtime
Desperate Housewives
Roc
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
The Closer
MacGyver
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
Private Practice
Bad Jim
Murder, She Wrote
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Heroes
Beauty and the Beast
Roots
Lethal Weapon
Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years
Beverly Hills, 90210
21 Jump Street
Magnum, P.I.
The Wayans Bros.
Touched by an Angel
A Different World
L.A. Law
Profiler
Dream On
A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks
GAME ON: A Comedy Crossover Event
Being Mary Jane
Thelma
Brick
Alias
CHiPs
Renegade
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
Man Friday
Shaft
Blade: The Series
Speed Racer
Shaft
The Player
The Love Boat
What Men Want