Richard Roundtree

Actor

9 de julio de 1942 — 24 de octubre de 2023 (81 años)
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.

Películas y series en Plex

  • Boat Trip: Este barco es un peligro
    Boat Trip: Este barco es un peligro2002
  • Nuevos policías
    Nuevos policías5 seasons
  • La serpiente voladora
    La serpiente voladora1982
  • Evasión en Atenea
    Evasión en Atenea1979
  • Renegado
    Renegado5 seasons
  • Jóvenes jinetes
    Jóvenes jinetes3 seasons
  • Amityville VII: El rostro del Diablo
    Amityville VII: El rostro del Diablo1993
  • 1-800-Missing
    1-800-Missing3 seasons
  • Yo, viernes
    Yo, viernes1975
  • La maldición del dragón
    La maldición del dragón2004
  • Haunting of the Mary Celeste
    Haunting of the Mary Celeste2020
  • Apuesta peligrosa
    Apuesta peligrosa1982
  • Bloodfist 3: Obligado a luchar
    Bloodfist 3: Obligado a luchar1991
  • Asalto a la intimidad
    Asalto a la intimidad2007
  • Masacre en la ciudad
    Masacre en la ciudad1984
  • Charley, el tuerto
    Charley, el tuerto1973
  • Chantaje a un testigo
    Chantaje a un testigo1991
  • Duke
    Duke2013
  • Cuartelillo de bomberos
    Cuartelillo de bomberos1973

Conocido por

  • Las noches rojas de Harlem (Shaft)
    Las noches rojas de Harlem (Shaft)1971
  • George de la jungla
    George de la jungla1997
  • Shaft
    Shaft2019
  • Brick
    Brick2006
  • Shaft: The Return
    Shaft: The Return2000
  • Thelma: La venganza nunca ha sido tan dulce
    Thelma: La venganza nunca ha sido tan dulce2024
  • Conspiración en la red: Hackers 3
    Conspiración en la red: Hackers 32001
  • Maniac Cop
    Maniac Cop1988
  • Steel, un héroe de acero
    Steel, un héroe de acero1997
  • Shaft vuelve a Harlem
    Shaft vuelve a Harlem1972
  • Wild Seven
    Wild Seven2006
  • Shaft en África
    Shaft en África1973
  • Terremoto
    Terremoto1974
  • La serpiente voladora
    La serpiente voladora1982
  • Corky Romano
    Corky Romano2001
  • Golpe por golpe
    Golpe por golpe1981
  • Ciudad muy caliente
    Ciudad muy caliente1984
  • Volver a empezar
    Volver a empezar2023
  • Evasión en Atenea
    Evasión en Atenea1979
  • Dino Rex
    Dino Rex1995

Filmography

2024
Thelma · as Ben
2022
Moving On · as Ralph
2021
Sacrifice · as Ellis Shaw
2020
Haunting of the Mary Celeste · as TullsEn Plex
2020
2020
Cherish the Day · as Mandeville 'mv' St. James
2019
A Family Reunion Christmas · as Jebidiah Mckellan
2019
Family Reunion · as Grandpa
2019
Shaft · as John Shaft, Sr.
2019
What Men Want · as Skip Davis
2019
Duke · as J.t.En Plex
2017
The Green Fog · as Capt. Stevens
2016
Star · as Charles Floyd
2016
Lethal Weapon · as Don Bennett
2015
The Player (2015) · as Samuel Letts
2015
Collar · as Alonzo Sparks
2014
Whatever She Wants · as Theodore Wolf
2013
Being Mary Jane · as Paul Patterson, Sr.
2012
Chicago Fire · as Wallace Boden, Sr.
2010
The Confidant · as Claude
2009
Diary of a Single Mom · as Lou Bailey
2009
Set Apart · as J.t.
2009
Meet the Browns · as Frank
2008
2008
The Mentalist · as Floyd Benton
2008
Speed Racer · as Ben Burns
2008
Knight Rider (2008) · as Lawrence Rivai
2007
Final Approach · as Gary Markash
2007
Point of Entry · as Miles PorterEn Plex
2007
Private Practice · as Raymond Mccray
2007
2007
Vegas Vampires · as Rick Apping
2006
2006
Heroes · as Charles Deveaux
2006
2006
Wild Seven · as Lee Marvin / Cleetus Woods
2005
Brick · as Assistant V.p. Trueman
2005
Painkiller Jane · as Colonel Watts
2005
Close to Home (2005) · as Cyrus Carter
2005
The Closer · as Col. D.b. Walter
2005
Grey's Anatomy · as Donald Burke
2004
2004
Desperate Housewives · as Mr. Shaw
2003
Missing (2003) · as Sam HaslettEn Plex
2002
Boat Trip · as Felicia's DadEn Plex
2002
Capone's Boys · as Boom-Boom
2002
Undercover Brother · as John Shaft (archive Footage) (uncredited)
2002
Joe and Max · as Jack Blackburn
2001
Hawaiian Gardens · as M.o.
2001
Corky Romano · as Howard Shuster
2001
Alias · as Brill
2001
Antitrust · as Lyle Barton
2000
Soul Food · as Hardy Lester
2000
Resurrection Blvd. · as Nate Khane
2000
Shaft · as "uncle" John Shaft
1999
1999
Rescue 77 · as Captain Durfee
1998
Linc's · as Jake
1997
413 Hope St. · as Phil Thomas
1997
Steel · as Uncle Joe
1997
1997
Any Place But Home · as Gil Oberman
1996
Profiler · as Det. James Henegar
1996
Original Gangstas · as Slick
1996
Buddies · as Henry Carlisle
1995
1995
Theodore Rex · as Commissioner Lynch
1995
Seven · as Talbot
1995
Ballistic · as Harold
1995
1995
The Wayans Bros. · as Dr. Saunders
1994
Touched by an Angel · as Murray
1994
1994
1993
Mind Twister · as Frank Webb
1993
Bonanza: The Return · as Jacob Briscoe
1993
Amityville: A New Generation · as PauliEn Plex
1993
Deadly Rivals · as Agent Peterson
1993
1993
Body of Influence · as Harry Reams
1993
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman · as 'barracuda' Jim Barnes
1992
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper · as General (uncredited)
1992
RenegadeEn Plex
1992
1991
Bloodfist III: Forced to Fight · as Samuel StarkEn Plex
1991
A Time to Die · as Captain Ralph PhippsEn Plex
1991
Roc · as Russell Emerson
1990
Beverly Hills, 90210 · as Robinson Ashe Jr.
1990
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air · as Dr. Mumford
1990
Dream On · as Dr. Charles
1990
Gypsy Angels · as Dr. Carlson
1990
Bad Jim · as July
1989
The Banker · as Lloyd
1989
Crack House · as Lt. Johnson
1989
The Young Riders · as CalvinEn Plex
1989
Night Visitor · as Captain Crane
1989
Miami Cops · as Gamble
1989
1989
Getting Even · as Dundee
1988
1988
Party Line · as Captain Barnes
1988
Maniac Cop · as Commissioner Pike
1987
1987
A Different World (1987) · as Clinton Reese
1987
21 Jump Street · as Ben HalleyEn Plex
1986
Outlaws (1986) · as Isaiah 'ice' Mcadams
1986
Jocks · as Chip
1986
1986
L.A. Law · as Judge Ira Menday
1986
Opposing Force · as Stafford
1986
The Fifth Missile · as Cmdr. Frederick Bryce
1985
MacGyver · as R.t. Hines
1985
1985
A.D. - Anno Domini · as Serpenius
1984
City Heat · as Dehl Swift
1984
1984
Murder, She Wrote · as Kevin Cooper
1984
Killpoint · as Agent Bill BryantEn Plex
1983
Masquerade · as Mean Willy
1983
The Big Score · as Gordon
1983
Young Warriors · as Sergeant John Austin
1982
One Down, Two to go · as RalphEn Plex
1982
Q: The Winged Serpent · as PowellEn Plex
1981
An Eye for an Eye · as Capt. Stevens
1981
Inchon · as Sgt. Augustus Henderson
1980
Magnum, P.I. · as Peter Jordan
1979
Day of the Assassin · as Fessler
1979
Game for Vultures · as Gideon Marunga
1979
Portrait of a Hitman · as Coco Morrell
1979
Escape to Athena · as Nat JudsonEn Plex
1977
CHiPs · as Sgt. Aikens
1977
The Love Boat · as Dave Wilbur
1977
Roots · as Sam Bennett
1975
Diamonds · as Archie
1975
Man Friday · as FridayEn Plex
1974
Earthquake · as Miles Quade
1973
Shaft · as John Shaft
1973
Shaft in Africa · as John Shaft
1973
Charley-One-Eye · as The Black ManEn Plex
1973
Firehouse · as Shelly ForsytheEn Plex
1972
The ABC Afterschool Special · as Jason Ruigh
1972
Shaft's Big Score! · as John Shaft
1972
Embassy · as Dick Shannon
1971
Shaft · as John Shaft
1970
What Do You Say to a Naked Lady? · as Interracial Couple
1956
As The World Turns · as Oliver Travers (2002-2003)