Richard Roundtree
Acting
- Born:
- 1942-07-09
- Died:
- 2023-10-24
- Place of birth:
- New Rochelle, New York, USA
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.
Known For
Filmography
Breakdown: 1975
Thelma
Moving On
A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks
Haunting of the Mary Celeste
GAME ON: A Comedy Crossover Event
A Family Reunion Christmas
Family Reunion
Harlem to Hollywood
Shaft
What Men Want
Star
Lethal Weapon
The Player
Collar
Being Mary Jane
Chicago Fire
Retreat!
The Confidant
Whatever She Wants
Diary of a Single Mom
Set Apart
Ladies of the House
The Mentalist
Final Approach
Speed Racer
Speed Racer: Wonderful World of Racing - The Amazing Racer Family
Point of Entry
Private Practice
All The Days Before Tomorrow
Lincoln Heights
Heroes
Blade: The Series
Brick
Wild Seven
Painkiller Jane
Close to Home
The Closer
Grey's Anatomy
Max Havoc: Curse Of The Dragon
Desperate Housewives
Vegas Vampires
Men Cry in the Dark
Boat Trip
The Rise and Fall of Jim Crow
BaadAsssss Cinema
Al's Lads
Undercover Brother
Joe and Max
Hawaiian Gardens
Corky Romano
Alias
Antitrust
Soul Food
Shaft
Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years
Rescue 77
413 Hope St.
Steel
George of the Jungle
Any Place But Home
Profiler
Original Gangstas
Buddies
Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored
Theodore Rex
Se7en
Ballistic
Bonanza: Under Attack
The Wayans Bros.
Touched by an Angel
Shadows of Desire
Moscacieca
Body of Influence
Mind Twister
Black as the Heart
Sins of the Night
Bonanza: The Return
Amityville: A New Generation
Deadly Rivals
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
Christmas in Connecticut
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
Renegade
Vicki!
Bloodfist III: Forced to Fight
A Time to Die
Roc
Beverly Hills, 90210
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Dream On
Gypsy Angels
Bad Jim
The Banker
Crack House
Night Visitor
Miami Cops
Angel III: The Final Chapter
Party Line
Getting Even
Maniac Cop
Daddy Can't Read
Beauty and the Beast
A Different World
21 Jump Street
Outlaws
Jocks
Amen
L.A. Law
Opposing Force
The Fifth Missile
MacGyver
Hollywood Beat
A.D.
City Heat
The Baron and the Kid
Murder, She Wrote
Killpoint
Masquerade
Young Warriors
Just an Overnight Guest
The Big Score
One Down, Two to Go
Q
An Eye for an Eye
Inchon
Magnum, P.I.
Day of the Assassin
Game for Vultures
Escape to Athena
Portrait of a Hitman
The Love Boat
CHiPs
Roots
Diamonds
Man Friday
Earthquake
Dinah!
Shaft
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
Shaft in Africa
Charley-One-Eye
Listen to a Stranger: An Interview with Gordon Parks
Firehouse
Nationtime: Gary
Shaft's Big Score!
Embassy
Shaft
Soul in Cinema: Filming 'Shaft' on Location
What Do You Say to a Naked Lady?
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Mike Douglas Show