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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.
As actor
Thelma
Moving On
A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks
Haunting of the Mary Celeste
Harlem to Hollywood
Shaft
What Men Want
A Family Reunion Christmas
Collar
Retreat!
The Confidant
Whatever She Wants
Set Apart
Diary of a Single Mom
Speed Racer
Ladies of the House
Final Approach
Speed Racer: Wonderful World of Racing - The Amazing Racer Family
All The Days Before Tomorrow
Point of Entry
Wild Seven
Brick
Painkiller Jane
Max Havoc: Curse Of The Dragon
Men Cry in the Dark
Vegas Vampires
Al's Lads
BaadAsssss Cinema
Joe and Max
Undercover Brother