Richard Roundtree
ActingBorn: July 9, 1942 in New Rochelle, New York, USA
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 r...
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Se7en1995

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Django Unchained2012

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Speed Racer2008

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George of the Jungle1997

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Shaft2019

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Shaft2000

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What Men Want2019

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Earthquake1974

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Thelma2024

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Boat Trip2002

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Brick2006

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Undercover Brother2002

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Shaft1971

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Steel1997

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Maniac Cop1988

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Q: The Winged Serpent1982
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