Richard Roundtree

Ator

1942-07-09 – 2023-10-24 · 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.

• Django Livre (2012) — Thanks
• Seven - Os Sete Crimes Capitais (1995) — Talbot
• George, o Rei da Floresta (1997) — Kwame
• Shaft (2019) — John Shaft, Sr.
• Speed Racer (2008) — Ben Burns
• Do Que os Homens Gostam (2019) — Skip Davis
• Shaft (2000) — "Uncle" John Shaft
• A Ponta de um Crime (2006) — Assistant V.P. Trueman
• Cruzeiro das Loucas (2002) — Felicia's Dad
• Ameaça Virtual (2001) — Lyle Barton
• Maniac Cop: O Exterminador (1988) — Commissioner Pike
• Q - A Serpente Alada (1982) — Powell
• Thelma (2024) — Ben, In Memory Of
• Shaft (1971) — John Shaft
• Bonanza: O Retorno (1993) — Jacob Briscoe
• Terremoto (1974) — Miles Quade
• Steel - O Homem de Aço (1997) — Uncle Joe
• Cidade Ardente (1984) — Dehl Swift
• A Arma Secreta da Máfia (2001) — Howard Shuster
• Fuga para Athena (1979) — Nat Judson
• Vingança Violenta (1981) — Capt. Stevens
• Meu Parceiro é um Dinossauro (1995) — Commissioner Lynch
• Seguindo em Frente (2023) — Ralph
• Amityville 7: A Nova Geração (1993) — Pauli