Desperate Housewives
2004
Search results
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 film Shaft and four of its sequels, Shaft's Big Score!
Oct 25, 2023 · Richard Roundtree, a Hollywood icon who played John Shaft in the 1971 introduction to the "Shaft" film franchise, has died. He was 81. His manager, Patrick McMinn of McMinn Management and Artists...
- 3 min
- Daniel Arkin,Dennis Romero
Richard Roundtree, the stage and screen actor best known for his performance as a tough-talking private eye in 1971’s “Shaft,” has died. He was 81.
People also ask
How did Roundtree die?
How long did Richard Roundtree stay active?
How old was Richard Roundtree when he died?
Who is Richard Roundtree?
Oct 24, 2023 · Richard Roundtree, the actor who redefined African American masculinity in the movies when he played the title role in “Shaft,” one of the first Black action heroes, died on Tuesday at his ...
Oct 24, 2023 · Richard Roundtree, the ultracool actor who helped open the door to a generation of Black filmmakers and performers with his portrayal of private eye John Shaft, “the cat that won’t cop out when...
- Chris Koseluk
Richard Roundtree (1942-2023) was an American actor best known for his role as John Shaft in the blaxploitation film series. He also appeared in Roots, Outlaws, Family Reunion and other TV shows and movies.
Oct 25, 2023 · The actor who played the iconic detective in the 1971 Blaxploitation film and its sequels passed away after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. He also appeared in movies like \"Earthquake,\" \"Se7en\" and \"Speed Racer,\" and TV shows like \"Roots\" and \"Magnum P.I.\"
