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.
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
The Closer
Desperate Housewives
Roc
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
MacGyver
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
Private Practice
Bad Jim
Murder, She Wrote
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Heroes
Roots
Beauty and the Beast
Lethal Weapon
Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years
Beverly Hills, 90210
Magnum, P.I.
Being Mary Jane
The Wayans Bros.
Touched by an Angel
21 Jump Street
L.A. Law
Profiler
Dream On
A Different World
Thelma
A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks
CHiPs
GAME ON: A Comedy Crossover Event
Brick
Alias
Renegade
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
Man Friday
Shaft
Speed Racer
Blade: The Series
Shaft
The Player
The Love Boat
What Men Want