Biography
Richard Roundtree
Acting
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.
Career works
151
Movies
98
Series
53
Career average
6.1/10
Birth date
07/09/1942
Place of birth
New Rochelle, New York, USA
Date of death
10/24/2023
Filmography highlights
Movies
Thelma
2024 · 6.9
Moving On
2023 · 5.9
A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks
2021 · 6.8
Haunting of the Mary Celeste
2020 · 5.2
A Family Reunion Christmas
2019 · 5.9
Harlem to Hollywood
2019
Shaft
2019 · 6.5
What Men Want
2019 · 6.2
Collar
2015
Retreat!
2012
The Confidant
2010 · 4.6
Whatever She Wants
2010 · 6.7
Diary of a Single Mom
2009 · 4.0
Set Apart
2009 · 3.0
Ladies of the House
2008 · 4.5
Series
GAME ON: A Comedy Crossover Event
2020 · 6.9
Family Reunion
2019 · 8.0
Star
2016 · 8.0
Lethal Weapon
2016 · 7.3
The Player
2015 · 6.3
Being Mary Jane
2013 · 7.2
Chicago Fire
2012 · 8.4
The Mentalist
2008 · 8.4
Private Practice
2007 · 7.5
Lincoln Heights
2007 · 8.6
Heroes
2006 · 7.4
Blade: The Series
2006 · 6.4
Close to Home
2005 · 5.9
The Closer
2005 · 7.9
Grey's Anatomy
2005 · 8.2