1942-07-09 New Rochelle, New York, USA
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.
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Thelma | Ben | 2024-06-21 |
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Moving On | Ralph | 2023-03-17 |
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A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks | Self | 2021-06-18 |
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Haunting of the Mary Celeste | Tulls | 2020-10-23 |
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A Family Reunion Christmas | Jebidiah McKellan | 2019-12-09 |
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Harlem to Hollywood | Self | 2019-07-07 |
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What Men Want | Skip Davis | 2019-02-08 |
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Shaft | John Shaft, Sr. | 2019-06-14 |
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Collar | Alonzo Sparks | 2015-01-01 |
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Retreat! | Henshaw | 2012-05-25 |
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Whatever She Wants | Theodore Wolf | 2010-02-02 |
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The Confidant | Claude | 2010-08-24 |
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Set Apart | J.T. | 2009-01-19 |
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Diary of a Single Mom | Lou Bailey | 2009-01-27 |
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Final Approach | Gary Markash | 2008-05-24 |
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Ladies of the House | Stan | 2008-10-18 |
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Speed Racer | Ben Burns | 2008-05-07 |
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All The Days Before Tomorrow | El Doctor | 2007-04-01 |
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Point of Entry | Miles Porter | 2007-11-03 |
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Wild Seven | Lee Marvin / Cleetus Woods | 2006-01-01 |
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Brick | Assistant V.P. Trueman | 2006-03-31 |
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Painkiller Jane | Colonel Watts | 2005-12-10 |
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Max Havoc: Curse Of The Dragon | Tahsi | 2004-11-10 |
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Vegas Vampires | Rick Apping | 2003-12-12 |
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Men Cry in the Dark | 2003-10-21 | |
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Boat Trip | Felicia's Dad | 2002-10-01 |
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Undercover Brother | John Shaft (archive footage) (uncredited) | 2002-05-31 |
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Joe and Max | Jack Blackburn | 2002-03-03 |
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Al's Lads | Boom-Boom | 2002-06-29 |
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BaadAsssss Cinema | Self | 2002-08-14 |
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Corky Romano | Howard Shuster | 2001-10-12 |
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Antitrust | Lyle Barton | 2001-01-11 |
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Hawaiian Gardens | M.O. | 2001-12-06 |
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Shaft | "Uncle" John Shaft | 2000-06-15 |
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Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years | Booker T. Washington | 1999-04-18 |
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George of the Jungle | Kwame | 1997-07-15 |
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Steel | Uncle Joe | 1997-08-15 |
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Any Place But Home | Gil Oberman | 1997-01-01 |
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Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored | Cleve | 1996-01-26 |
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Original Gangstas | Slick | 1996-05-10 |
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Theodore Rex | Commissioner Lynch | 1995-12-14 |
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Ballistic | Harold | 1995-02-28 |
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Se7en | Talbot | 1995-09-22 |
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Bonanza: Under Attack | Jacob | 1995-01-15 |
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Shadows of Desire | Dunc | 1994-09-20 |
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Moscacieca | Gray | 1994-06-29 |
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Mind Twister | Frank Webb | 1994-03-16 |
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Nero come il cuore | Rod | 1994-01-05 |
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Sins of the Night | Les | 1993-12-07 |
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Amityville: A New Generation | Pauli | 1993-09-29 |
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Deadly Rivals | Agent Peterson | 1993-06-30 |
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Bonanza: The Return | Jacob Briscoe | 1993-11-24 |
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Body of Influence | Harry Reams | 1993-04-21 |
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Bloodfist III: Forced to Fight | Samuel Stark | 1992-01-05 |
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Christmas in Connecticut | Prescott | 1992-12-22 |
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A Time to Die | Captain Ralph Phipps | 1991-12-05 |
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Bad Jim | July | 1990-04-25 |
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Gypsy Angels | Dr. Carlson | 1990-06-08 |
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The Banker | Lloyd | 1989-12-20 |
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Miami Cops | Gamble | 1989-04-08 |
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Crack House | Lt. Johnson | 1989-11-10 |
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Night Visitor | Captain Crane | 1989-05-12 |
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La vendetta | Dundee | 1988-05-24 |
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Maniac Cop | Commissioner Pike | 1988-05-13 |
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Angel III: The Final Chapter | Lt. Doniger | 1988-11-10 |
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Party Line | Captain Barnes | 1988-10-01 |
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Daddy Can't Read | Jason Ruigh | 1988-03-16 |
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Opposing Force | Stafford | 1986-08-01 |
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Jocks | Chip | 1986-11-14 |
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The Fifth Missile | Cmdr. Frederick Bryce | 1986-02-23 |
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City Heat | Dehl Swift | 1984-12-07 |
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The Baron and the Kid | Frosty | 1984-11-21 |
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Killpoint | Agent Bill Bryant | 1984-03-01 |
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Young Warriors | Sergeant John Austin | 1983-08-28 |
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Just an Overnight Guest | 1983-08-01 | |
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The Big Score | Gordon | 1983-03-17 |
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Q | Powell | 1982-09-08 |
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One Down, Two to Go | Ralph | 1982-11-19 |
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Inchon | Sgt. Augustus Henderson | 1981-05-04 |
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An Eye for an Eye | Capt. Stevens | 1981-08-14 |
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Portrait of a Hitman | Coco Morrell | 1979-05-11 |
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Escape to Athena | Nat Judson | 1979-05-21 |
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Game for Vultures | Gideon Marunga | 1979-06-25 |
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Day of the Assassin | Fessler | 1979-12-15 |
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Man Friday | Friday | 1975-03-04 |
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Diamonds | Archie | 1975-10-22 |
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Earthquake | Miles Quade | 1974-11-15 |
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Charley-One-Eye | The Black Man | 1973-04-18 |
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Shaft in Africa | John Shaft | 1973-06-14 |
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Firehouse | Shelly Forsythe | 1973-01-02 |
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Embassy | Dick Shannon | 1972-03-02 |
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Nationtime | Self | 1972-11-01 |
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Shaft's Big Score! | John Shaft | 1972-06-08 |
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Shaft | John Shaft | 1971-06-25 |
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Soul in Cinema: Filming 'Shaft' on Location | Self | 1971-06-02 |
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What Do You Say to a Naked Lady | Interracial Couple | 1970-02-18 |