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.

Richard Roundtree has built a filmography of 20 credits over a career spanning from 1971 to 2019.

Richard Roundtree's most notable role to date came in Se7en (1995), where he played Talbot. He also appeared in Heroes (2006) as Charles Deveaux. Most recently appeared in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) as Dr. Mumford.

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