Richard Roundtree
Acting · Born 1942-07-09 · New Rochelle, New York, USA
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.
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Thelma 2024
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Moving On 2023
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A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks 2021
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Haunting of the Mary Celeste 2020
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A Family Reunion Christmas 2019
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Harlem to Hollywood 2019
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Shaft 2019
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What Men Want 2019
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Collar 2015
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Retreat! 2012
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The Confidant 2010
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Whatever She Wants 2010
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Diary of a Single Mom 2009
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Set Apart 2009
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Ladies of the House 2008
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Final Approach 2008
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Speed Racer 2008
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Speed Racer: Wonderful World of Racing - The Amazing Racer Family 2008
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Point of Entry 2007
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All The Days Before Tomorrow 2007
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Brick 2006
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Wild Seven 2006
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Painkiller Jane 2005
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Max Havoc: Curse Of The Dragon 2004
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Vegas Vampires 2003
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Men Cry in the Dark 2003
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Boat Trip 2002
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BaadAsssss Cinema 2002
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Al's Lads 2002
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Undercover Brother 2002
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Joe and Max 2002
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Hawaiian Gardens 2001
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Corky Romano 2001
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Antitrust 2001
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Shaft 2000
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Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years 1999
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Steel 1997
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George of the Jungle 1997
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Any Place But Home 1997
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Original Gangstas 1996
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Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored 1996
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Theodore Rex 1995
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Se7en 1995
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Ballistic 1995
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Bonanza: Under Attack 1995
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Shadows of Desire 1994
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Blind Man's Bluff 1994
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Body of Influence 1994
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Mind Twister 1994
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Black as the Heart 1994
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Sins of the Night 1993
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Bonanza: The Return 1993
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Amityville: A New Generation 1993
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Deadly Rivals 1993
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Christmas in Connecticut 1992
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Bloodfist III: Forced to Fight 1992
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A Time to Die 1991
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Gypsy Angels 1990
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Bad Jim 1990
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The Banker 1989
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Crack House 1989
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Night Visitor 1989
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Miami Cops 1989
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Angel III: The Final Chapter 1988
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Party Line 1988
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Getting Even 1988
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Maniac Cop 1988
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Daddy Can't Read 1988
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Jocks 1986
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Opposing Force 1986
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The Fifth Missile 1986
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City Heat 1984
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The Baron and the Kid 1984
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Killpoint 1984
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Young Warriors 1983
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Just an Overnight Guest 1983
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The Big Score 1983
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One Down, Two to Go 1982
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Q 1982
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An Eye for an Eye 1981
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