
Person
Richard Roundtree
Acting
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Jul 9, 1942
- Died
- Oct 24, 2023
- From
- New Rochelle, New York, USA
Richard Arnold 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. Roundtree died of pancreatic cancer at his home in Los Angeles. He was cremated at Chapel of the Pines Crematory. His family hosted a memorial service for him at Saint Catherine African Methodist Episcopal Church in New Rochelle, New York on February 17, 2024.
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Se7en

Grey's Anatomy

The Mentalist

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The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

Chicago Fire

George of the Jungle

Desperate Housewives

Shaft

Speed Racer

What Men Want

Shaft

Brick

MacGyver

Beverly Hills, 90210

Lethal Weapon

Alias

Boat Trip