As Actor
Thelma
2024
6.9
Richard Roundtree
Acting
Birth date
July 9, 1942
Birth place
New Rochelle, New York, USA
Death date
October 24, 2023
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.
Featured in
As Actor
Moving On
2023
5.9
As Actor
A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks
2021
6.8
As Actor
Shaft
2019
6.5
As Actor
What Men Want
2019
6.2
As Actor
The Confidant
2010
4.4
As Actor
Diary of a Single Mom
2009
4.0
As Actor
Ladies of the House
2008
4.5
As Actor
Speed Racer
2008
6.3
As Actor
Point of Entry
2007
4.7
As Actor
All The Days Before Tomorrow
2007
6.8
As Actor
Brick
2006
6.8
As Actor
Wild Seven
2006
4.0
As Actor
Painkiller Jane
2005
4.9
As Actor
Max Havoc: Curse Of The Dragon
2004
4.5
As Actor
Vegas Vampires
2003
3.7
As Actor
Al's Lads
2002
5.8
As Actor
Joe and Max
2002
4.9
As Actor
Hawaiian Gardens
2001
1.0
As Actor
Corky Romano
2001
4.3