Richard Arnold Roundtree (July 9, 1942 - October 24, 2023) was an American actor. He was best known for his portrayal of private detective John Shaft in the 1971 blaxploitation film Shaft and four of its sequels, Shaft's Big Score! (1972), Shaft in Africa (1973), its 2000 sequel and its 2019 sequel, as well as the eponymous television series (1973-1974). Actor Richard Roundtree died on October 24, 2023. The star of the "Shaft" franchise was 81. Through his action-packed portrayal of Detective John Shaft, Roundtree transitioned the Black male movie lead from the safe, upright roles of Sidney Poitier to the Blaxploitation prototype of a fist-fighting hero with 007-like sexiness.
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Actor Richard Roundtree, best known for his role in Shaft (1971), has passed away at the age of 81. The star had two wives in his lifetime and was a father to five children. Who were Richard. Richard Roundtree was an actor who became the first Black action star when he played an ultra-cool private detective in "Shaft." Died: October 24, 2023 ( Who else died on October 24? ) Details. Obituary Richard Roundtree obituary Actor best known for his portrayal of a suave, uncompromising private detective in the title role of Shaft Ryan Gilbey Fri 27 Oct 2023 08.21 EDT Movies Movie News Richard Roundtree, Suave Star of 'Shaft,' Dies at 81 In addition to playing the street-smart private eye, he was memorable in 'Roots,' 'Once Upon a Time. When We Were.
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Richard Roundtree, who played John Shaft in the 1971 film Shaft, dies aged 81 - ABC News. After the film's success, Roundtree returned in sequels Shaft's Big Score in 1972 and Shaft in Africa. Richard Roundtree, star of 'Shaft,' dies at 81 Private eye John Shaft was a new kind of figure in film: unapologetically Black with swagger. He clapped back at white cops, he busted mobsters, and. Last modified on Wed 25 Oct 2023 15.33 EDT. Richard Roundtree, known for playing the suave lead role in the 1971 film Shaft died on Tuesday, the Hollywood Reporter and Deadline have reported. Shaft in Africa (1973), in which Roundtree's character infiltrates an East African slavery ring luring young Africans to Europe with the promise of non-existent lucrative jobs, was among the.
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Roundtree reprised his role in 2000's Shaft, a revival that starred Samuel L. Jackson.He appeared as Jackson's uncle in the big-budget film that was aimed at the general audience. Both appeared. Fired up. Richard Roundtree as John Shaft in the 1971 film. Photograph: Mgm/Kobal/Shutterstock The actor, who has died aged 81, became the first black action hero when he shot to stardom in.
Born in New Rochelle, New York in 1942, Roundtree began acting as a member of the Negro Ensemble Company in 1967, where he played the role of boxing legend Jack Johnson in their production of "The Great White Hope." In 1971, Roundtree was cast into the limelight by director Gordon Parks in his feature film debut "Shaft" as Detective John Shaft. Paul Archuleta—Getty Images. R ichard Roundtree, the trailblazing actor who starred as the ultra-smooth private detective in several "Shaft" films beginning in the early 1970s, has died. He was.
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Richard Roundtree, best known for his role as Detective John Shaft in the '70s action thriller "Shaft," has died. He was 81. Roundtree's longtime manager, Patrick McMinn, told The Associated Press. Wed Oct 25 2023 - 09:01. Richard Roundtree, best known for playing the suave lead role in the 1971 film Shaft, died on Thursday, the Hollywood Reporter and Deadline have reported. Roundtree (81.
