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Richard Roundtree
Acting
July 9, 1942
Died: October 24, 2023(81 years)
New Rochelle, New York, USA
150 Credits
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.
96 Movies
54 TV Shows
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.
Personal Details
- Born
- July 9, 1942
- Died
- October 24, 2023 (81 years old)
- Birthplace
- New Rochelle, New York, USA
- Known For
- Acting
- Gender
- Male
Acting Credits
Movies96
TV Shows54
Total Credits150
