Richard Roundtree 

Richard Roundtree

Richard Roundtree has appeared in 25 movies on CringeMDb. 8 contain sex scenes, nudity or sexual violence, and 17 do not.

  • Most recent parent-safe movie: Thelma (2024)
  • Most recent with adult content: Shaft (2019)

Born July 9, 1942 · Known for acting

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Richard Roundtree Movie Credits

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About 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.

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