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Richard Roundtree
USA Actor, Actress
🌍 USA
🎂 1942-07-09
📍 New Rochelle, New York, USA
Age: 84
⏳ Since 1942
🎭 Drama, Action, Romance
Who is Richard Roundtree?
Richard 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.
He reprised the role of Shaft in the movie Shaft (2019), starring Samuel L. Jackson.
📋 Richard Roundtree — Quick Facts
| Full Name | Richard Roundtree |
| Date of Birth | 1942-07-09 |
| Age in 2026 | 84 years old |
| Birthplace | New Rochelle, New York, USA |
| Nationality | USA |
| Profession | Actor, Actress |
| Active Since | 1942 |
| Genre | Drama, Action, Romance |
| Known For | Murder She Wrote, A Different World, Shaft |
📺 Richard Roundtree — Complete Dramas List
5 Dramas| # | Drama Title | Year | Network | Episodes | Genre | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Murder She Wrote | - | - | - | Drama, Action, Romance | USA |
| 2 | A Different World | - | - | - | Drama, Action, Romance | USA |
| 3 | Magnum P I | - | - | - | Drama, Action, Romance | USA |
| 4 | Chips | - | - | - | Drama, Action, Romance | USA |
| 5 | Rescue 77 | - | - | - | Drama, Action, Romance | USA |
🎬 Richard Roundtree — Complete Movies List
5 Movies| # | Movie Title | Year | Language | Genre | Rating | Box Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shaft | - | USA | Drama, Action, Romance | - | - |
| 2 | Shaft | - | USA | Drama, Action, Romance | - | - |
| 3 | Shaft In Africa | - | USA | Drama, Action, Romance | - | - |
| 4 | Shaft S Big Score | - | USA | Drama, Action, Romance | - | - |
| 5 | Wild Seven | - | USA | Drama, Action, Romance | - | - |
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View All →❓ FAQ about Richard Roundtree
Who is Richard Roundtree?
Richard Roundtree is a USA actor born on 1942-07-09 in New Rochelle, New York, USA. Known for Murder She Wrote, A Different World, Shaft.
How old is Richard Roundtree in 2026?
Richard Roundtree was born on 1942-07-09. As of 2026, Richard Roundtree is 84 years old.
What movies has Richard Roundtree acted in?
Richard Roundtree has acted in 5 movies including Shaft, Shaft, Shaft In Africa, Shaft S Big Score, Wild Seven.
What dramas has Richard Roundtree acted in?
Richard Roundtree has acted in 5 dramas including Murder She Wrote, A Different World, Magnum P I, Chips, Rescue 77.