Biography
Richard Roundtree (July 9, 1942 β 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 β Actor in 1972.
He reprised the role of Shaft in the movie Shaft (2019), starring Samuel L. Jackson.
Filmography
all 158
Movies 102
TV Shows 56
self 14
Ben / In Memory Of

Thelma (2024)
Movie
Mandeville 'MV' St. James

Cherish the Day (2020)
TV
Grandpa

Family Reunion (2019)
TV
John Shaft, Sr.

Shaft (2019)
Movie
5.79
Skip Davis

What Men Want (2019)
Movie
7.33
Charles Floyd

Star (2016)
TV
6.29
Don Bennett

Lethal Weapon (2016)
TV
6.27
Samuel Letts

The Player (2015)
TV
5.94
Reverend Alonzo Sparks

Collar (2015)
Movie
Paul Patterson, Sr.

Being Mary Jane (2013)
TV
7.33
J.T.

Duke (2013)
Movie
Wallace Boden, Sr.

Chicago Fire (2012)
TV
6.8
Henshaw

Retreat! (2012)
Movie
Theodore Wolf

Whatever She Wants (2010)
Movie
Lou Bailey

Diary of a Single Mom (2009)
Movie
Lou Bailey

Diary of a Single Mom (2009)
TV
Floyd Benton

The Mentalist (2008)
TV
6.88
Gary Markash

Final Approach (2008)
Movie
Ben Burns

Speed Racer (2008)
Movie
6.06
Miles Porter

Point of Entry (2007)
Movie
Raymond McCray

Private Practice (2007)
TV
6.33
Charles Deveaux

Heroes (2006)
TV
6
Assistant V.P. Trueman

Brick (2006)
Movie
7
Lee Marvin - Cleetus Woods

Wild Seven (2006)
Movie
Colonel Watts

Painkiller Jane (2005)
Movie
Col. D.B. Walter

The Closer (2005)
TV
7.25
Donald Burke

Grey's Anatomy (2005)
TV
7.16
Mr. Shaw

Desperate Housewives (2004)
TV
10
Rick Apping

Vegas Vampires (2003)
Movie
Self - Narrator (voice)

The Rise and Fall of Jim Crow (2002)
TV
Felicia's Dad

Boat Trip (2002)
Movie
Boom-Boom

Al's Lads (2002)
Movie
John Shaft (archive footage) (uncredited)

Undercover Brother (2002)
Movie
Jack Blackburn

Joe and Max (2002)
Movie
Howard Shuster

Corky Romano (2001)
Movie
Brill

Alias (2001)
TV
Actor

Shoot! (2001)
Movie
Lyle Barton

Antitrust (2001)
Movie
6
Hardy Lester

Soul Food (2000)
TV
'Uncle' John Shaft

Shaft (2000)
Movie
6
Booker T. Washington

Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years (1999)
Movie
Captain Durfee

Rescue 77 (1999)
TV
Phil Thomas

413 Hope St. (1997)
TV
Uncle Joe

Steel (1997)
Movie
5.2
Gil Oberman

Any Place But Home (1997)
Movie
Det. James Henegar

Profiler (1996)
TV
6.43
Henry Carlisle

Buddies (1996)
TV
Commissioner Lynch

Theodore Rex (1995)
Movie
Talbot

Se7en (1995)
Movie
7.72
Harold

Ballistic (1995)
Movie
Dr. Saunders

The Wayans Bros. (1995)
TV
5
Frank Webb

Mind Twister (1994)
Movie
Jacob Briscoe

Bonanza: The Return (1993)
Movie
Agent Peterson

Deadly Rivals (1993)
Movie
Harry Reams

Body of Influence (1993)
Movie
General (uncredited)

Hangin' with Mr. Cooper (1992)
TV
Self

Vicki! (1992)
TV
Samuel Stark

Bloodfist III: Forced to Fight (1992)
Movie
4.33
Captain Ralph Phipps

A Time to Die (1991)
Movie
Russell Emerson

Roc (1991)
TV
Dr. Mumford

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990)
TV
7.36
Dr. Charles

Dream On (1990)
TV
6
Dr. Carlson

Gypsy Angels (1990)
Movie
Lt. Johnson

Crack House (1989)
Movie
Captain Crane

Night Visitor (1989)
Movie
Gamble

Miami Cops (1989)
Movie
Lt. Doniger

Angel III: The Final Chapter (1988)
Movie
8
Captain Barnes

Party Line (1988)
Movie
Dundee

Getting Even (1988)
Movie
Commissioner Pike

Maniac Cop (1988)
Movie
5.16
Jason Ruigh

Daddy Can't Read (1988)
Movie
Clinton Reese

A Different World (1987)
TV
6.11
Ben Halley

21 Jump Street (1987)
TV
8
Isaiah 'Ice' McAdams

Outlaws (1986)
TV
Chip Williams

Jocks (1986)
Movie
Judge Ira Menday

L.A. Law (1986)
TV
6
Stafford

Opposing Force (1986)
Movie
Cmdr. Frederick Bryce

The Fifth Missile (1986)
Movie
R.T. Hines

MacGyver (1985)
TV
5.87
Serpenius

A.D. (1985)
TV
Dehl Swift

City Heat (1984)
Movie
6
Major Kevin Cooper

Murder, She Wrote (1984)
TV
7
Agent Bill Bryant

Killpoint (1984)
Movie
Mean Willy

Masquerade (1983)
TV
Sergeant John Austin

Young Warriors (1983)
Movie
Powell

Q (1982)
Movie
6
Capt. Stevens

An Eye for an Eye (1981)
Movie
Sgt. Augustus Henderson

Inchon (1981)
Movie
Gideon Marunga

Game for Vultures (1979)
Movie
Nat Judson

Escape to Athena (1979)
Movie
Coco Morrell

Portrait of a Hitman (1979)
Movie
Dave Wilbur

The Love Boat (1977)
TV
6.85
Sgt. Aikens

CHiPs (1977)
TV
1
Sam Bennett

Roots (1977)
TV
Archie

Diamonds (1975)
Movie
Friday

Man Friday (1975)
Movie
Self

Dinah! (1974)
TV
John Shaft

Shaft (1973)
TV
John Shaft

Shaft in Africa (1973)
Movie
3
The Black Man

Charley-One-Eye (1973)
Movie
Shelly Forsythe

Firehouse (1973)
Movie
John Shaft

Shaft's Big Score! (1972)
Movie
4
Richard 'Dick' Shannon

Embassy (1972)
Movie
John Shaft

Shaft (1971)
Movie
5.33
Interracial Couple

What Do You Say to a Naked Lady (1970)
Movie
Self - Actor

Negermagasinet
TV
Actor

The Sin Choice
Movie
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Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1942-07-09
Deathday2023-10-24 (81 years old)
Birth PlaceNew Rochelle, United States
CitizenshipsUnited States
AwardsNAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture, MTV Movie & TV Awards
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