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 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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