Richard Roundtree
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| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Age | 82 |
| Date of birth | July 9,1942 |
| Zodiac sign | Cancer |
| Born | New Rochelle |
| New York | |
| United States | |
| Height | 188 (cm) |
| Spouse | Mary Jane Grant |
| Children | Kelli Roundtree |
| Tayler Roundtree | |
| John James Roundtree | |
| Morgan Roundtree | |
| Upcoming movies | Shaft |
| Job | Actor |
| Model | |
| Parents | Kathryn Roundtree |
| John Roundtree | |
| Nationality | American |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 445558 |
Shaft's Big Score!
Shaft in Africa
Seven
George of the Jungle
Original Gangstas
What Men Want
Corky Romano
Maniac Cop
Man Friday
Inchon
Being Mary Jane
Escape to Athena
The Big Score
Once Upon a Time. . . When We Were Colored
Game for Vultures
Speed Racer
Roots
An Eye for an Eye
City Heat
Boat Trip
One Down, Two to Go
Antitrust
Theodore Rex
Charley One- Eye
Night Visitor
Q
413 Hope St.
Bloodfist III: Forced to Fight
Amityville: A New Generation
Al's Lads
Buddies
Bad Jim
Ladies of the House
Joe and Max
The Graduates of Malibu High
Angel III: The Final Chapter
Crack House
Killpoint
Rescue 77
Body of Influence
Sins of the Night
Deadly Rivals
Jocks
Brick
Wild Seven
Bonanza: The Return
Gypsy Angels
Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years
Bonanza: Under Attack
Men Cry in the Dark
Family Reunion
Richard Roundtree Life story
Richard Roundtree is an American actor. Roundtree 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.
Richard Roundtree: Shaft lead actor dies at 81
Richard Roundtree , a US actor best known for His starring role in the Shaft film franchise, has died aged 81.
He died At Home in Los Angeles on Tuesday afternoon with His Family by His side, His manager Patrick McMinn told The Hollywood Reporter.
His death comes after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.
" Richard's work and career served as a Turning Point for African American leading men in film, " McMinn said in a statement.
" The impact he had on the industry cannot be overstated, " he added.
Born on 9 July, 1942 in New Rochelle , New York , Roundtree began His acting career in the early 1960s.
He was seen as a ground-breaking actor with His portrayal of detective John Shaft , which made him a star at the Age Of 29.
The 1970s movie franchise was iconic as it was among The First of what came to be known as Blaxploitation films, a genre featuring action movies that centred on heroic black characters.
Roundtree also appeared in A Number of movies and TV series, which include The Films Inchon and Seven as well as the television series Roots, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Desperate Housewives .
Samuel L Jackson, who appeared in the 2000 Shaft reboot as well as an 2019 instalment of The Franchise with Roundtree, described the late actor as " the prototype, The Best to ever do it".
" His passing leaves a deep hole not only in my heart, but I'm sure a lotta y'all's, too, " Jackson on Instagram.
" Love You Brother, I see you walking down The Middle Street in Heaven & Isaac's Conducting Your Song , " he added, referring to Shaft's famous theme song which won an Oscar for best original music.
Roundtree was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1993 and underwent a double mastectomy.
He is Survived By Four Daughters - Kelli , Nicole, Taylor, Morgan - His son John, and at least one grandchild, according to the New York Times.
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
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