Acting
Richard Roundtree
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.
Filmography
Breakdown: 1975
Film · 2025
Thelma
Film · 2024
Moving On
Film · 2023
A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks
Film · 2021
Haunting of the Mary Celeste
Film · 2020
GAME ON: A Comedy Crossover Event
Series · 2020
Harlem to Hollywood
Film · 2019
Shaft
Film · 2019
What Men Want
Film · 2019
A Family Reunion Christmas
Film · 2019
Family Reunion
Series · 2019
Lethal Weapon
Series · 2016
Star
Series · 2016
Collar
Film · 2015
The Player
Series · 2015
Being Mary Jane
Series · 2013
Retreat!
Film · 2012
Chicago Fire
Series · 2012
The Confidant
Film · 2010
Whatever She Wants
Film · 2010
Set Apart
Film · 2009
Diary of a Single Mom
Film · 2009
Speed Racer
Film · 2008
Ladies of the House
Film · 2008
Final Approach
Film · 2008
Speed Racer: Wonderful World of Racing - The Amazing Racer Family
Film · 2008
The Mentalist
Series · 2008
All The Days Before Tomorrow
Film · 2007
Point of Entry
Film · 2007
Lincoln Heights
Series · 2007
Private Practice
Series · 2007
Wild Seven
Film · 2006
Brick
Film · 2006
Heroes
Series · 2006
Blade: The Series
Series · 2006
Painkiller Jane
Film · 2005
The Closer
Series · 2005
Close to Home
Series · 2005
Grey's Anatomy
Series · 2005
Max Havoc: Curse Of The Dragon
Film · 2004
Desperate Housewives
Series · 2004
Men Cry in the Dark
Film · 2003
Vegas Vampires
Film · 2003
Al's Lads
Film · 2002
BaadAsssss Cinema
Film · 2002
Joe and Max
Film · 2002
Undercover Brother
Film · 2002
Boat Trip
Film · 2002
The Rise and Fall of Jim Crow
Series · 2002
Antitrust
Film · 2001
Corky Romano
Film · 2001
Hawaiian Gardens
Film · 2001
Alias
Series · 2001
Shaft
Film · 2000
Soul Food
Series · 2000
Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years
Film · 1999
Rescue 77
Series · 1999
George of the Jungle
Film · 1997
Steel
Film · 1997
Any Place But Home
Film · 1997
413 Hope St.
Series · 1997
Original Gangstas
Film · 1996
Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored
Film · 1996
Profiler
Series · 1996
Buddies
Series · 1996
Se7en
Film · 1995
Theodore Rex
Film · 1995
Bonanza: Under Attack
Film · 1995
Ballistic
Film · 1995
The Wayans Bros.
Series · 1995
Body of Influence
Film · 1994
Mind Twister
Film · 1994
Shadows of Desire
Film · 1994
Black as the Heart
Film · 1994
Touched by an Angel
Series · 1994
Moscacieca
Series · 1994
Amityville: A New Generation
Film · 1993
Sins of the Night
Film · 1993
Deadly Rivals
Film · 1993
Bonanza: The Return
Film · 1993
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
Series · 1993
Christmas in Connecticut
Film · 1992
Bloodfist III: Forced to Fight
Film · 1992
Renegade
Series · 1992
Vicki!
Series · 1992
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
Series · 1992
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
Series · 1992
A Time to Die
Film · 1991
Roc
Series · 1991
The Banker
Film · 1990
Bad Jim
Film · 1990
Gypsy Angels
Film · 1990
Beverly Hills, 90210
Series · 1990
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Series · 1990
Dream On
Series · 1990
Crack House
Film · 1989
Night Visitor
Film · 1989
Miami Cops
Film · 1989
Maniac Cop
Film · 1988
Angel III: The Final Chapter
Film · 1988
Party Line
Film · 1988
Getting Even
Film · 1988
Daddy Can't Read
Film · 1988
A Different World
Series · 1987
21 Jump Street
Series · 1987
Beauty and the Beast
Series · 1987
Opposing Force
Film · 1986
Jocks
Film · 1986
The Fifth Missile
Film · 1986
L.A. Law
Series · 1986
Outlaws
Series · 1986
Amen
Series · 1986
MacGyver
Series · 1985
Hollywood Beat
Series · 1985
A.D.
Series · 1985
City Heat
Film · 1984
The Baron and the Kid
Film · 1984
Killpoint
Film · 1984
Murder, She Wrote
Series · 1984
Young Warriors
Film · 1983
The Big Score
Film · 1983
Just an Overnight Guest
Film · 1983
Masquerade
Series · 1983
Q
Film · 1982
One Down, Two to Go
Film · 1982
An Eye for an Eye
Film · 1981
Inchon
Film · 1981
Magnum, P.I.
Series · 1980
Escape to Athena
Film · 1979
Portrait of a Hitman
Film · 1979
Day of the Assassin
Film · 1979
Game for Vultures
Film · 1979
CHiPs
Series · 1977
Roots
Series · 1977
The Love Boat
Series · 1977
Man Friday
Film · 1975
Diamonds
Film · 1975
Earthquake
Film · 1974
Dinah!
Series · 1974
Shaft in Africa
Film · 1973
Charley-One-Eye
Film · 1973
Firehouse
Film · 1973
Listen to a Stranger: An Interview with Gordon Parks
Film · 1973
Shaft
Series · 1973
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
Series · 1973
Shaft's Big Score!
Film · 1972
Embassy
Film · 1972
Nationtime: Gary
Film · 1972
Shaft
Film · 1971
Soul in Cinema: Filming 'Shaft' on Location
Film · 1971
What Do You Say to a Naked Lady?
Film · 1970
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Series · 1962
The Mike Douglas Show
Series · 1961