Richard Roundtree

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9 lipca 1942 — 24 października 2023 (81 years)
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.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Statek miłości
    Statek miłości2002
  • 21 Jump Street
    21 Jump Street5 seasons
  • Q: The Winged Serpent
    Q: The Winged Serpent1982
  • Ucieczka na Atenę
    Ucieczka na Atenę1979
  • Renegat
    Renegat5 seasons
  • Młodzi jeźdźcy
    Młodzi jeźdźcy3 seasons
  • Amityville: Nowe pokolenie
    Amityville: Nowe pokolenie1993
  • Poszukiwani
    Poszukiwani3 seasons
  • Piętaszek
    Piętaszek1975
  • Max Havoc Klątwa smoka
    Max Havoc Klątwa smoka2004
  • Haunting of the Mary Celeste
    Haunting of the Mary Celeste2020
  • Odpadł jeden, przyjdzie dwóch
    Odpadł jeden, przyjdzie dwóch1982
  • Krwawa Pięść 3: Zmuszony do Walki
    Krwawa Pięść 3: Zmuszony do Walki1991
  • Słaby punkt
    Słaby punkt2007
  • Killpoint
    Killpoint1984
  • Diamonds
    Diamonds1975
  • Czas na śmierć
    Czas na śmierć1991
  • Charley-One-Eye
    Charley-One-Eye1973
  • Duke
    Duke2013
  • Firehouse
    Firehouse1973

Known For

  • Shaft
    Shaft1971
  • George prosto z drzewa
    George prosto z drzewa1997
  • Shaft
    Shaft2019
  • Kto ją zabił?
    Kto ją zabił?2006
  • Shaft
    Shaft2000
  • Thelma
    Thelma2024
  • Konspiracja.com
    Konspiracja.com2001
  • Maniakalny gliniarz
    Maniakalny gliniarz1988
  • Stalowy rycerz
    Stalowy rycerz1997
  • Wielki sukces Shafta
    Wielki sukces Shafta1972
  • Wild Seven
    Wild Seven2006
  • Shaft w Afryce
    Shaft w Afryce1973
  • Trzęsienie ziemi
    Trzęsienie ziemi1974
  • Q: The Winged Serpent
    Q: The Winged Serpent1982
  • Corky Romano
    Corky Romano2001
  • Oko za Oko
    Oko za Oko1981
  • Gorący Towar
    Gorący Towar1984
  • Życie toczy się dalej
    Życie toczy się dalej2023
  • Ucieczka na Atenę
    Ucieczka na Atenę1979
  • Theodore Rex
    Theodore Rex1995

Filmography

2024
Thelma · as Ben
2022
Moving On · as Ralph
2021
Sacrifice · as Ellis Shaw
2020
Haunting of the Mary Celeste · as TullsNa 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.Na 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 PorterNa 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 HaslettNa Plex
2002
Boat Trip · as Felicia's DadNa 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
Se7en · as Talbot
1995
Ballistic · as Harold
1995
1995
The Wayans Bros. · as Dr. Saunders
1994
Touched by an Angel · as Murray
1994
1994
1993
Bonanza: The Return · as Jacob Briscoe
1993
Amityville: A New Generation · as PauliNa Plex
1993
Deadly Rivals · as Agent Peterson
1993
1993
Body of Influence · as Harry Reams
1993
Mind Twister · as Frank Webb
1993
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman · as 'barracuda' Jim Barnes
1992
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper · as Chester Cooper
1992
RenegadeNa Plex
1992
1991
Bloodfist III: Forced to Fight · as Samuel StarkNa Plex
1991
A Time to Die · as Captain Ralph PhippsNa 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 CalvinNa 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 HalleyNa Plex
1986
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 Major Kevin Cooper
1984
Killpoint · as Agent Bill BryantNa 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 RalphNa Plex
1982
Q: The Winged Serpent · as PowellNa 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 JudsonNa Plex
1977
CHiPs · as Sgt. Aikens
1977
The Love Boat · as Dave Wilbur
1977
Roots · as Sam Bennett
1975
Diamonds · as ArchieNa Plex
1975
Man Friday · as FridayNa 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 ManNa Plex
1973
Firehouse · as Shelly ForsytheNa 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)

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