As Actor
Antitrust
2001
6.1
Richard Roundtree
Acting
Born
July 9, 1942
Born In
New Rochelle, New York, USA
Died
October 24, 2023
About
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.
All Their Awesome Movies & Shows!
As Actor
Shaft
2000
6.0
As Actor
Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years
1999
7.5
As Actor
Steel
1997
4.3
As Actor
George of the Jungle
1997
5.6
As Actor
Original Gangstas
1996
5.6
As Actor
Theodore Rex
1995
3.6
As Actor
Ballistic
1995
2.9
As Actor
Bonanza: Under Attack
1995
6.5
As Actor
Shadows of Desire
1994
1.7
As Actor
Mind Twister
1994
3.4
As Actor
Sins of the Night
1993
4.8
As Actor
Bonanza: The Return
1993
6.5
As Actor
Amityville: A New Generation
1993
4.2
As Actor
Deadly Rivals
1993
5.8
As Actor
Body of Influence
1993
4.4
As Actor
Christmas in Connecticut
1992
4.7
As Actor
Bloodfist III: Forced to Fight
1992
4.7
As Actor
A Time to Die
1991
4.4
As Actor
Gypsy Angels
1990
2.7