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. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Filmography
Rescue 77
8 Episode s . as Captain Durfee
Rescue 77
8 Episode s . as Captain Durfee
The Rise and Fall of Jim Crow
4 Episode s . as Self - Narrator (voice)
The Rise and Fall of Jim Crow
4 Episode s . as Self - Narrator (voice)
Buddies
13 Episode s . as Henry Carlisle
Buddies
13 Episode s . as Henry Carlisle
413 Hope St.
10 Episode s . as Phil Thomas
413 Hope St.
10 Episode s . as Phil Thomas
Being Mary Jane
51 Episode s . as Paul Patterson, Sr.
Being Mary Jane
51 Episode s . as Paul Patterson, Sr.
A.D.
5 Episode s . as Serpenius
A.D.
5 Episode s . as Serpenius