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Richard Roundtree

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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…

Filmography98 films
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  1. Breakdown: 19752025
  2. Thelma2024
  3. Moving On2023
  4. A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks2021
  5. Haunting of the Mary Celeste2020
  6. A Family Reunion Christmas2019
  7. Harlem to Hollywood2019
  8. Shaft2019
  9. What Men Want2019
  10. Collar2015
  11. Retreat!2012
  12. The Confidant2010
  13. Whatever She Wants2010
  14. Diary of a Single Mom2009
  15. Set Apart2009
  16. Ladies of the House2008
  17. Final Approach2008
  18. Speed Racer2008
  19. Speed Racer: Wonderful World of Racing - The Amazing Racer Family2008
  20. Point of Entry2007
  21. All The Days Before Tomorrow2007
  22. Brick2006
  23. Wild Seven2006
  24. Painkiller Jane2005
  25. Max Havoc: Curse Of The Dragon2004
  26. Vegas Vampires2003
  27. Men Cry in the Dark2003
  28. Boat Trip2002
  29. BaadAsssss Cinema2002
  30. Al's Lads2002
  31. Undercover Brother2002
  32. Joe and Max2002
  33. Hawaiian Gardens2001
  34. Corky Romano2001
  35. Antitrust2001
  36. Shaft2000
  37. Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years1999
  38. Steel1997
  39. George of the Jungle1997
  40. Any Place But Home1997
  41. Original Gangstas1996
  42. Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored1996
  43. Theodore Rex1995
  44. Se7en1995
  45. Ballistic1995
  46. Bonanza: Under Attack1995
  47. Shadows of Desire1994
  48. Blind Man's Bluff1994
  49. Body of Influence1994
  50. Mind Twister1994
  51. Sins of the Night1993
  52. Bonanza: The Return1993
  53. Amityville: A New Generation1993
  54. Deadly Rivals1993
  55. Christmas in Connecticut1992
  56. Bloodfist III: Forced to Fight1992
  57. A Time to Die1991
  58. Gypsy Angels1990
  59. Bad Jim1990
  60. The Banker1989
  61. Crack House1989
  62. Night Visitor1989
  63. Miami Cops1989
  64. Angel III: The Final Chapter1988
  65. Party Line1988
  66. Getting Even1988
  67. Maniac Cop1988
  68. Daddy Can't Read1988
  69. Jocks1986
  70. Opposing Force1986
  71. The Fifth Missile1986
  72. City Heat1984
  73. The Baron and the Kid1984
  74. Killpoint1984
  75. Young Warriors1983
  76. Just an Overnight Guest1983
  77. The Big Score1983
  78. One Down, Two to Go1982
  79. Q1982
  80. An Eye for an Eye1981
  81. Inchon1981
  82. Day of the Assassin1979
  83. Game for Vultures1979
  84. Escape to Athena1979
  85. Portrait of a Hitman1979
  86. Diamonds1975
  87. Man Friday1975
  88. Earthquake1974
  89. Shaft in Africa1973
  90. Charley-One-Eye1973
  91. Listen to a Stranger: An Interview with Gordon Parks1973
  92. Firehouse1973
  93. Nationtime: Gary1972
  94. Shaft's Big Score!1972
  95. Embassy1972
  96. Shaft1971
  97. Soul in Cinema: Filming 'Shaft' on Location1971
  98. What Do You Say to a Naked Lady?1970
  1. Breakdown: 19752025
  2. Thelma2024
  3. Moving On2023