Personal Info
Richard Roundtree
Acting
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.
Known For
Filmography
Movies
Thelma
as Ben
Moving On
as Ralph
A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks
as Self
Haunting of the Mary Celeste
as Tulls
Shaft
as John Shaft, Sr.
What Men Want
as Skip Davis
A Family Reunion Christmas
as Jebidiah McKellan
Harlem to Hollywood
as Self
Collar
as Alonzo Sparks
Retreat!
as Henshaw
TV Shows
GAME ON: A Comedy Crossover Event
as Grandpa · 1 ep.
Family Reunion
as Grandpa · 6 ep.
Lethal Weapon
as Don Bennett · 1 ep.
Star
as Charles Floyd · 5 ep.
The Player
as Samuel Letts · 2 ep.
Being Mary Jane
as Paul Patterson, Sr. · 51 ep.
Chicago Fire
as Wallace Boden, Sr. · 4 ep.
The Mentalist
as Floyd Benton · 1 ep.
Private Practice
as Raymond McCray · 1 ep.
Lincoln Heights
1 ep.