Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
July 9, 1942
(81 years old)
Died
October 24, 2023
Place of Birth
New Rochelle, New York, USA
Popular Genres
Action
Crime
Comedy
Career Span
1970 – 2024
Richard Roundtree
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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Personal Info
Born
Jul 9, 1942
From
New Rochelle, New York, USA
Known For
Acting
Career
1970 – 2024
Known For
Frequent Collaborators
Award Recognition
2
Wins
135
Nominations
2
Oscars
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